By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers on the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee got down to work Tuesday afternoon, passing five bills out of committee for full consideration by their chamber. One of the bills, HB 314,...
With more extreme cold and winter weather possible in the days to come, it’s important to check the safety of your heating equipment. Most importantly, remember to keep clothes, drapes, and anything else combustible at least 3 feet away from all heating equipment,...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune In response to the growing number of districts falling behind on their annual audits, the Mississippi State Board of Education approved a request for a temporary ruling under the Administrative Procedures Act to amend...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state. The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program was created in the...
By: Clay Mansell, MS State Representative, District 56 The second week of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature has concluded. The House continued its work on a variety of issues, with school choice being the main issue talked about in the Capitol....
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of state government. SB 2017, authored by State Senator Tyler McCaughn (R),...