By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune “It was a very good year,” Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) said of the 2026 legislative session on Friday as members headed home, at least for now. Hosemann said he is “very pleased” overall with the Legislature’s...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) will make a campaign announcement Tuesday, April 7 as he turns his attention to the 2027 statewide election cycle. Watson said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers have agreed to create a fund geared toward energy infrastructure. The chambers adopted the conference report for HB 1393 on Tuesday, sending the measure onto the governor’s desk. The Mississippi Energy...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Barring a veto from the governor, judges across the Magnolia State will receive large pay increases when the new fiscal year begins in July. The state Senate tabled a motion to reconsider the legislation raising the...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Legislature has sent a bill to the governor that establishes the “Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program” to aid homeowners across the state in retrofitting insurable property to resist loss due to hurricane, tornado,...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Through an omnibus conference report, the state House and Senate came to an agreement to establish stronger educational measures that ensure Mississippi’s children are versed in civics, financial literacy, reading,...
