Statewide News
Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Thursday that he had vetoed SB 2477, legislation authored by State Senator Hob Bryan (D) that would have added...
Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”
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....
Watson to announce 2027 election plans
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...
Creation of energy infrastructure fund sent to Governor
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...
Mississippi judges to receive pay raises
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...
Lawmakers look to “Strengthen Mississippi Homes” with new mitigation program
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...