Statewide News
Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Bills that would have provided Mississippi teachers with a boost to their salary are dead for now, after House and Senate failed to make it out of...
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of more than $24.8 million to advance safe room projects in Mississippi toward construction, including a large multi-use...
Legislators consider tweaks to hazardous waste management law
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Energy Committee passed a House bill Monday that revises current state law regarding commercial hazardous waste dumping in Mississippi...
Senate keeps college workforce development, financial literacy bills alive
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate Universities and Colleges Committee used strike-all amendments to House bills to keep workforce development and financial...
Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising across Mississippi. That means it is time to turn those clocks up an hour and spring...
Watson not seeking re-election as Secretary of State but “will be on the ballot”
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) announced Monday that he will not seek a third term. However, he did hint that his career in public...