For the second year consecutively, Mississippi News House leaders killed a Senate bill on a crucial deadline day. This forced Senate leaders to adopt a House bill that would be used to give Mississippi teachers…
Senate passes Mississippi redistricting proposal
Wednesday's 33-18 vote by the Mississippi Senate approved the congressional redistricting plan that had been passed earlier in the session by the House. Now, the plan goes to Governor. Tate Reeves can sign the plan…
Senate passes Mississippi medical marijuana bill
Initial count of Senate Bill 2095's vote was 45-5. This is well above what would be considered to be a vetoproof majority. However, it could be changed by using morning roll call. Senators could amend…
Senate passes anti-vaccine mandate bill
To ensure that the bill was subject to more scrutiny and debate before it could be sent back to the governor, the Senate amended the bill. The Senate added the change to protect federal funding…
Senate leaders unveil historic plan to significantly increase…
Nonprofit Mississippi News Senate leaders presented Monday a proposal that would give Mississippi teachers an average raise in pay of $4,700 over two-years and reform the teacher's compensation system to ensure they receive higher long-term…
Senate leader won’t commit to restoring ballot initiative…
On Thursday, John Polk, R-Hattiesburg, Chair of the Senate Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee, stated that he did not know the definitive answer. March 1 is when bills must be approved by both chambers to…
Sen Hob Bryan talks 2022 legislative session
Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today reporters, interview long-time state senator Hob Bryan of Amory about the massive tax cuts that were passed during the 2022 legislative session. Bryan claims that the state is…
Scholarship aims to send Mississippi physicians to rural…
Buchanan stated that many residents avoided the doctor's office unless they were in "dire straits". If they needed to, they drove to Meridian or Jackson. Elderly patients could pay for another person to drive them.…
Sanderson golf donates $15 million to children’s hospital;…
This 2022 contribution follows $1.45million last year, $1.3million the year before and more than $10,000,000 since 2013. Joe Sanderson Farms CEO, and board chairman, made it clear that Sanderson Farms' stewardship over the tournament isn't…
Saints coach Sean Payton’s departure, a discussion
The Cleveland boys discuss Sean Payton's departure as Saints coach, his legacy as coach, and what the future holds for the franchise. Plus, NFC Championship and AFC Championship talk, including Joe Burrow's connections to Amory,…