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Hosemann says Senate will support public-to-public school transfers, signals opposition to broader proposals supported by President Trump

Hosemann says Senate will support public-to-public school transfers, signals opposition to broader proposals supported by President Trump

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 28, 2025 | Statewide

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says the Mississippi Senate will file legislation in the 2026 session that supports allowing public school-to-public school transfers, sometimes referred to as “open enrollment.” “We think...
Shutdown caused NFIP’s authorization to lapse. Congressman Ezell says it’s hurting Mississippi

Shutdown caused NFIP’s authorization to lapse. Congressman Ezell says it’s hurting Mississippi

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 28, 2025 | Statewide

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune       The National Flood Insurance Program authorization expired on October 1, and due to the government shutdown, no new flood insurance policies can be issued. As such, Mississippi 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell...
MDHS Announces Temporary Pause in SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown

MDHS Announces Temporary Pause in SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 27, 2025 | Statewide

  The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct result...
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 27, 2025 | Statewide

By: Fatima Hussein, Associated Press       The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The...
MAIS, MHSAA leaders share perspectives with House Education Freedom Committee

MAIS, MHSAA leaders share perspectives with House Education Freedom Committee

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 27, 2025 | Statewide

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune       The Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee held its third hearing on Thursday at the state Capitol as lawmakers continue to consider ways to expand school choice in the state. The information gained...
Federal judge sides with Mississippi, 14 other states in ruling against Biden-era attempt to broaden Title IX

Federal judge sides with Mississippi, 14 other states in ruling against Biden-era attempt to broaden Title IX

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 26, 2025 | Statewide

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     U.S. District Court Judge Louis Guirola has ruled that the Biden-era Department of Health and Human Services exceeded its statutory authority when it interpreted Title IX to prohibit discrimination on the basis of...
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