Nonprofit Mississippi News The Senate Education and Appropriations Committees approved a proposal that would give teachers an average increase in salary of $4,700 over two-years. It could be considered by all the Senate members as…
Mississippi Senate proposes more pay for lawmakers
Part-time legislators in Mississippi are paid $23,500 per year, although many make between $40,000 to $50,000 per year in salary, reimbursements, and other payments. The total annual compensation for some lawmakers is approximately $70,000 The…
Mississippi Senate passes teacher raise
Nonprofit Mississippi News On Friday, the state Senate passed a $210 million teacher pay increase without any debate. However, the entire Black Caucus didn't vote as its members protested a bill on race theory that…
Mississippi RNC delegation splits on vote to censure…
Henry Barbour, Mississippi RNC Committeeman, and Jeanne Luckey, Committeewoman were among a few RNC members who voted against the resolution. They accused the two House Republicans in a "Democratic-led persecution" of ordinary citizens engaged in…
Mississippi mental health services report released
A local court may order someone to be admitted to a hospital for treatment. This is only used when the person is suffering from a serious mental illness or is in immediate crisis. It is…
Mississippi mental health agency withholds records
These facilities had to deal with staff shortages that were similar to those in Mississippi hospitals. No matter how many of their colleagues were lost, the staff that remained had to be available to provide…
Mississippi Legislature 2022 Bills to watch
The Jan. 17 deadline for general legislation was met by the House with 1,035 bills being assigned to committees; the Senate had 887. There are later deadlines for revenue and spending bills. February 11th is…
Mississippi lawmakers reach deal to cut, but not…
Although the plan doesn't eliminate personal income tax, Gunn said that it was too good to pass on. Gunn stated that "this is the first step towards income tax elimination, but it's a crucial first…
Mississippi lawmakers pass largest tax cut in state…
Now, House Bill 531 goes to Governor. Tate Reeves is likely to reluctantly sign the House Bill 531 into law. However, he has been insistent that lawmakers eliminate, and not just reduce, the state personal…
Mississippi lawmakers could provide funding for child abuse…
Two satellite offices were closed by the centers in late 2013 and around 40 employees were laid off. The number of people who provide services to the more than 10,000 abused children annually has decreased.…