Mississippi increases K-12 education budget amid declining student enrollment
Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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Mississippi legislature approves Jackson Water Authority bill, sends to governor
The Mississippi legislature passed a bill establishing a water authority for Jackson with limited Democratic support. The measure now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision.
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Mississippi Senate Rules Committee blocks effort to revert district boundaries amid voting rights concerns
A last-minute measure to restore two majority-Black Senate districts to majority-white districts was rejected by Mississippi lawmakers. The move was in response to potential changes in federal voting rights protections.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $3.4 billion K-12 plan, extend session ‘on paper’ to April 15
Legislative leaders say they have largely settled a $3.4 billion K-12 education spending plan while filing a procedural extension to buy more time to finish budget and policy work.
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Mississippi lawmakers may call special session to revive pharmacy benefit manager reform
House Speaker Jason White said legislators are close to an agreement on PBM reform and may ask Gov. Tate Reeves to call a one-day special session later this week.
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Mississippi lawmakers file conference report on PERS changes
House and Senate negotiators filed a conference report that could change the Public Employees’ Retirement System, WJTV reported. The station said the report is a compromise bill and contains provisions that were not fully detailed.
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Mississippi State Sweeps Ole Miss as Southern Miss Wins Series at Home
Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss in a three-game series, while Southern Miss secured a series win at home against Appalachian State over the weekend.
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AL.com’s Peter Rauterkus previews Auburn on T&L spring football podcast
Peter Rauterkus of AL.com joined host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series to discuss Auburn’s new coach and quarterback and whether the Tigers can change their results this season, the podcast said.
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Mississippi State baseball dominates Ole Miss in weekend sweep
Mississippi State extended its lead in Mississippi baseball with a dominant sweep of Ole Miss at Swayze Field, according to reports from the weekend series.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to PERS Tier 5 retirement plan
Legislation reduces service requirement and allows retirees to return to work shortly after retirement to address funding concerns and staffing shortages.
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