By Steven Palazzo, CPA Why Seniority Matters for Mississippi Influence. Relationships. Results. Mississippi has never had the luxury of excess. We are a proud state with deep roots and resilient communities. But by nearly every economic measure, we...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A program that would allow retired Mississippi state employees to return to work with a state agency for 80 percent of what the position pays is now headed to the House of Representatives. If signed by the governor, SB...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in the House of Representatives last week. Legislation filed by State...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate passed two education bills late last week that aim to increase young people’s knowledge of finances and civics. The J.P. Wilemon Jr. Financial Literacy Act, also known as SB 2483, would...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, or HB 1665, is authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). His stated goal...
Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for K–12 students. Twelve winning schools or organizations will...
