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House opts in to Mississippi Open to Religion Act, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration By: Jeremy Pittari – February 12, 2026

House opts in to Mississippi Open to Religion Act, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration By: Jeremy Pittari – February 12, 2026

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 17, 2026 | Statewide

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune       A bill that would allow students to engage in prayer or other religious activities while attending school has passed in the Mississippi House of Representatives. The bill, titled the “Mississippi Open to...
Bill would prohibit Mississippi government, law enforcement from interfering with federal immigration authorities

Bill would prohibit Mississippi government, law enforcement from interfering with federal immigration authorities

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 17, 2026 | Statewide

By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     The Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation late last week requiring local and state law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill, HB 538, forbids state and...
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections

House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 17, 2026 | Statewide

By: Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press       House Republicans are rushing ahead on Wednesday on legislation that would impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a longshot Trump administration priority that faces...
House looks to create state health insurance exchange

House looks to create state health insurance exchange

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 16, 2026 | Statewide

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune       A bill working its way through the Mississippi Legislature could lead to the creation of a state health insurance exchange. Authored by State Rep. Henry Zuber (R), HB 605 does not immediately establish the...
Wall Street Journal slams Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi Senate for killing school choice

Wall Street Journal slams Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi Senate for killing school choice

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 16, 2026 | Statewide

By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune         On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board took aim at Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Republicans for killing a Trump-backed proposal to create Education Savings Accounts for...
Seniority and Experience Are Essential to Protecting Mississippi’s Interests

Seniority and Experience Are Essential to Protecting Mississippi’s Interests

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 16, 2026 | Statewide

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...
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