Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3,2021 at 5:00 PM.
The following counties are currently under a county wide mask...
Bill of the Day: An act to prevent social media censorship
In a time when some say free speech is being censored by big tech companies, Representative Becky Currie is hoping to prevent that in...
Here’s what lawmakers could do to transform Mississippi’s troubled MAEP education formula
When Republicans took over the Mississippi House in 2011, there were certainly a few things high on the to-do list to make good to...
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus releases 2021 policy agenda
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) announced their 2021 Legislative policy agenda on Wednesday. The caucus is made up of House and Senate members...
Mississippi law enforcement increase security measures in state Capitol after D.C. protests
After the protests at the Nation’s Capitol Building a week ago, some cities and states have increased measures in their own Capitols in order...
DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week
On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released a Most Wanted List with 10 individuals...
Bill of the Day: Vaping could receive increased tobacco tax
In Senate Bill 2182, authored by Senator David Blount, it would define an “electronic smoking device” and add that to the definition of other...
MS House, Senate Minority leaders request Governor deploy National Guard for inauguration
Mississippi Senate Minority Leader Sen. Derrick Simmons and House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Johnson are calling on Governor Tate Reeves to deploy the Mississippi...
PEER Committee Releases Report on Inmate Cost Per Day
The PEER Committee has released its report titled "Mississippi Department of Corrections’ FY 2020 Cost Per Inmate Day."
State law requires that the state cost...
WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves on COVID-19 response
Governor Tate Reeves provided updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine administration throughout the state.
"Mississippians over the age of 65 and those with preexisting...