Senate advances bill to address Mississippi workforce shortage through community colleges

Legislation aimed at using Mississippi's community colleges to address a growing workforce shortage has cleared one hurdle in the state…

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U.S. Senate race: Colom tops Q4 fundraising, Hyde-Smith still ahead overall

Scott Colom, a Democrat seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Mississippi Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, continues to break intraparty records…

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Mississippi bill would allow drag racing cars to be confiscated

Drag racers may soon have to face even heavier consequences for driving erratically on Mississippi roadways. House Bill 1272, authored…

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Bill aiming to consolidate Mississippi community colleges dies in House committee

Legislation that would consolidate six of Mississippi's community colleges failed to advance…

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Bills expanding practice authority of nurse midwives introduced in Mississippi Legislature

Bills have been introduced in both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature to…

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Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s offices…

Mississippi Legislature will not convene Monday following winter storm

The Mississippi Legislature will not convene on Monday after Winter Storm Fern…

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Mississippi secretary of state pushing lawmakers to mandate online campaign finance reports

Campaign finance reform is undoubtedly Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson's legislative…

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Southwest Mississippi Community College president opposes consolidation plan introduced in legislature

The president of Southwest Mississippi Community College is speaking out after a…

Mississippi lawmaker introduces bill that would allow high school athletes to sign NIL deals

Could name, image, and likeness compensation seep into Mississippi's high school sports…

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Mississippi senators introduce bill to protect individuals from AI voice and likeness cloning

As artificial intelligence continues to creep into daily life – for better…

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‘People want this back’: Republican senator again seeking to restore Mississippi’s ballot initiative 

It's been half a decade since Mississippians have been able to propose…

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Mississippi Senate unanimously passes bill to trim state government

The Mississippi Senate has fulfilled a pledge by Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert…

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