What to look for in the 2018 Legislative Session: Medicaid, MAEP, a Lottery and...
Here's what you need to know going into the 2018 Legislative Session:
1. Medicaid “tech” bill
What will probably be the most talked about topic...
Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn express opposition to a state lottery but recognize support...
Lottery has momentum, not embraced by Legislature's presiding officers
In response to emailed questions, Meghan Annison, a spokesman for Gunn, said, “The speaker does not...
State lottery up for debate in 2018 #msleg session
Mississippi lawmakers could debate creation of a lottery
Supporters say money being spent on lottery tickets elsewhere could, instead, be spent in Mississippi, creating revenue...
Speaker Gunn’s #msleg lottery committee hears pros, many cons in final meeting
Lottery panel hears mostly cons in final meeting
The main pro of a state lottery, the panel has heard over the past few months, is...
Speaker Gunn’s lottery study committee set to meet for last time, report forthcoming to...
Final lottery meeting scheduled for Thursday
JACKSON – A lottery study committee formed by House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, will host what is expected to...
PENDER: Creation of a Mississippi lottery appears inevitable
GEOFF PENDER: Mississippi lottery's time has come 'round at last
Creation of a Mississippi lottery appears inevitable, if not during the Legislature's 2018 or 2019...
Speaker Gunn’s lottery study committee sets final meeting
Lottery committee plans final meeting
JACKSON – What is expected to be the final meeting of House Speaker Philip Gunn’s lottery study committee is scheduled...
Rep. Nick Bain – “There are a lot more costs to running (a lottery)...
Mississippi panel examines lotteries in other states
Revenue/costs vary
Arkansas’ lottery in 2015 netted the state $71.9 million on $385.4 million in gross sales.
Louisiana in 2015...
