Statewide News
Insurance Commissioner announces AI assistant “Janie” to help public when filing complaints
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner announced Monday that his office has enlisted the help of an AI phone assistant named Janie. However, the...
Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Senator Briggs Hopson said Monday that he would not be running for statewide office in the 2027 election cycle. He will also not seek...
Mississippi’s August revenue collections come in $51 million above estimate
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi revenues outpaced legislative estimates again in August, pushing the first two months of the current fiscal year to $71.7 million above...
Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Labor recently approved a waiver for the state of Mississippi to help meet the needs of the state’s workforce. Called the...
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Tax Foundation recently released its State Tax Competitiveness Index. The report is aimed at enabling policymakers, taxpayers, and business...
Mississippi Supreme Court marks milestone with three women Justices
The Mississippi Supreme Court marked a milestone on Sept. 1, 2026, when, for the first time in its history, three women serve on the state’s highest court at the same time. Justice Amanda...