Statewide News
Simmons named Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman
At its first meeting of 2024, the Mississippi Transportation Commission named Commissioner Willie Simmons, Central Transportation District, as chairman. “It is such an honor to be elected chairman...
Secretary of State Michael Watson calls for campaign finance reform, less business regulation
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today January 3, 2024 Secretary of State Michael Watson on Wednesday outlined his legislative agenda, continuing his call for campaign finance reform, voicing support...
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Anne Hall Brashier as Chief of Staff
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has appointed Anne Hall Brashier as Chief of Staff effective immediately. Brashier has served as Interim Chief of Staff since June. She previously served...
State Superintendent’s 2022-23 Annual Report covers Mississippi’s ‘Marathon Achievement’ in public schools during the past decade
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2022-23 Superintendent's Annual Report has been released covering Mississippi's "Marathon Achievement" within the state's public school system during...
Hosemann: Lawmakers must focus on workforce participation, PERS, health care
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today January 4, 2024 Delbert Hosemann, moments after being sworn in for his second term as lieutenant governor, cited three issues he said must be addressed during...
Speaker Jason White says public school funding reform is on the table
by Julia James, Mississippi Today January 3, 2024 House Speaker Jason White, in his first public speech after being elected on Tuesday, proposed reforming Mississippi’s public school funding formula...