Mississippi Senate committee approves bill to create Jackson water authority
A bill to establish the Metro Jackson Water Authority cleared a Mississippi Senate committee, aiming to oversee Jackson’s water system amid ongoing changes.
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Mississippi lawmakers consider changes to hazardous waste injection laws
The Mississippi Senate is reviewing a bill that would modify regulations on commercial hazardous waste disposal via underground injection wells. Critics express concern over potential expansion of waste imports into the state.
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Mississippi Senate advances bills on workforce, land sale, and energy contracts
The Mississippi Senate Committee approved legislation supporting workforce development, financial literacy, and the sale of university land, while also reviewing energy performance contracts and school funding.
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Mississippi editorial urges Washington to leave sports betting to states
An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune says federal approvals of prediction markets threaten state-regulated sports betting and could erode states’ authority.
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Mississippi lawmaker revives prison health care bills as Senate considers killing them
Representative Becky Currie used a procedural move to keep health care reform bills alive in Mississippi, despite opposition in the Senate. The measures aim to improve prison health services amid ongoing investigations.
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Inmate barred from marriage at Mississippi ICE facility, couple’s wedding plans halted
A 22-year-old detainee in Mississippi was denied permission to marry his U.S. citizen fiancée, highlighting restrictions on detainee marriages under federal policies.
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Mississippi teacher pay-raise bills die at deadline amid legislative gridlock
Bills to raise teacher pay failed to advance by a Tuesday deadline at the state Capitol, leaving proposed raises unapproved as lawmakers blamed the other chamber and explored stopgap options, Mississippi Today reported.
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Mississippi State Heads to Hattiesburg for Top-10 Matchup; Eagle Hour Contributor Previews Southern Mississippi
Mississippi State travels to Hattiesburg on Tuesday night for a top-10 matchup against in-state rival Southern Mississippi. Brian Hadad hosted Dima Mixon of Pine Belt Sports and the Eagle Hour on his pod for a preview of the Golden Eagles.
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Mississippi State, Southern Miss set for top-ranked midweek clash
Two top-10 college baseball teams from Mississippi face off in a highly anticipated midweek game in Hattiesburg.
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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday; Mississippi senators split on making it permanent
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but debate continues over whether to keep the clocks on DST year-round. Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have taken opposing positions.
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