Statewide News
PERS Board pondering changes to cost of living increases, other recommendations for Legislature
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 28, 2023 The board that governs the massive Public Employees Retirement System is working to develop recommendations for the Legislature to consider in 2024...
State’s teachers union endorses Brandon Presley in governor’s race
by Julia James, Mississippi Today June 26, 2023 The Mississippi Association of Educators endorsed Democrat Brandon Presley for governor on Monday over incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. The...
Legislative back and forth creates confusion about the additional $100 million for public schools
by Julia James, Mississippi Today June 27, 2023 The Mississippi Department of Education says its hands are tied when it comes to the $100 million in additional funding allocated to school districts...
Mississippi to receive $1.2 billion for broadband internet access
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today June 26, 2023 Mississippi will receive $1.2 billion in federal money to expand high-speed internet, President Joe Biden announced Monday. The state's share of the...
Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation Conservation Raffle
In 2003, the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation was established to support the MDWFP’s ongoing efforts to protect and conserve our fish and wildlife resources. The Foundation...
Does Gov. Tate Reeves really need to delay returning welfare scandal-related campaign donations?
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 25, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves has garnered $45,600 in interest earnings through May of this year from his main campaign account. Those earnings presumably...