Statewide News
Seniority and Experience Are Essential to Protecting Mississippi’s Interests
By Steven Palazzo, CPA Why Seniority Matters for Mississippi Influence. Relationships. Results. Mississippi has never had the luxury of excess. We are a proud state with deep roots and...
Lawmakers propose alternate return to work legislation for retired state employees
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A program that would allow retired Mississippi state employees to return to work with a state agency for 80 percent of what the position pays is now...
High School NIL legislation quietly dies in Mississippi
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in...
Senate sends Financial Literacy Act, Civics education bills to House
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Senate passed two education bills late last week that aim to increase young people’s knowledge of finances and civics. The...
PBM reform bill passes in House, aims to bring down prescription costs
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act,...
Sparklight to Award $30,000 for STEM Education through its 2026 “Dream Bigger” Contest
Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)...