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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved a $70 million funding boost for 2027, along with tuition and fee increases at several universities.
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The University of Mississippi will rename its political science department for former Gov. Ray Mabus after the Institutions of Higher Learning board approved the move and donors established an endowment to support the department, the university said.
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation establishing a new water authority for Jackson amid controversy and concerns over accountability and representation.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital filed for bankruptcy Wednesday to facilitate negotiations with the University of Mississippi Medical Center while maintaining healthcare services in the Mississippi Delta.
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Customers of the Porterville Water Association say months of low pressure and outages prompted a petition to remove three board members; the association has sought a court order to block a special meeting, Mississippi Today reported.
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Amazon plans to build two new data centers in Mississippi, bringing its total investment in the state to $25 billion. The move is part of a broader expansion of data infrastructure amid rising AI investments.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that SDI Biocarbon Solutions has opened a $300 million facility in Lowndes County that will produce biocarbon for steelmaking without using coal, the company said.
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Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday failed to overturn Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of $1.55 million in opioid settlement funds allocated to three nonprofits. The veto was based on concerns over vetting and application errors.
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The governor signed the Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act, HB 1224, requiring written parental consent and age verification for minors on social media and allowing fines for platforms that misrepresent safety features.
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New legislation in Mississippi targeting illegal immigration could face lawsuits, with the ACLU indicating potential legal action. The laws include measures on ICE cooperation, driver’s licenses, election security, and criminal penalties.
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