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A bill to mandate dyslexia testing for Mississippi inmates failed to advance in the state legislature, marking the second consecutive year it has died on the legislative calendar.
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Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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