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Colom champions tax increase “for Mississippians to continue to have health insurance”

Colom champions tax increase “for Mississippians to continue to have health insurance”

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 26, 2025 | Statewide

By: Daniel Tyson & Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     Campaigning in Jackson Monday night, U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, a Democrat, said a tax increase is needed on high-income earners to allow Mississippians to have health insurance and save state...
Seasonal stress, sadness could lead to thoughts of suicide

Seasonal stress, sadness could lead to thoughts of suicide

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 25, 2025 | Statewide

By: Leslie Criss, Daily Journal       For many, the holiday season is far from the most wonderful time of year. While the holidays are filled with joy and anticipation for thousands, there are those who suffer significantly this time of year. Anxiety,...
Two state Senate special runoff elections to be decided December 2

Two state Senate special runoff elections to be decided December 2

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 25, 2025 | Statewide

By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     Two Mississippi Senate seats will be filled on December 2 in special runoff elections. Senate District 24 and Senate District 26 featured fields with multiple candidates running for the vacated seats in the November 4...
Mississippi lawmakers react as SNAP work requirement modifications take effect

Mississippi lawmakers react as SNAP work requirement modifications take effect

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 24, 2025 | Statewide

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     Congress made changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, earlier this year and lawmakers in Mississippi are expressing varying opinions on the federal welfare program. The changes, signed into...
State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for Mississippi Statewide Accountability System for 2025-26 school year

State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for Mississippi Statewide Accountability System for 2025-26 school year

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 21, 2025 | Statewide

  The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to approve new A-F performance level cuts for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. The new thresholds for grades will be used to assign grades to schools and districts for the 2025-26 school...
Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving

Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving

by Mississippi Monitor | Nov 21, 2025 | Statewide

  At last check, there have been 60 fire deaths statewide in 2025. Cooking or the misuse of cooking equipment led to four of those deaths. “Many people have family and friends over for the holiday. Don’t let distractions put you and your guests in danger. Make...
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