This legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill calling for the removal of the state flag and Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1796 into law on June 30th. The state flag was officially retired on July 1st as it … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that anybody seeking to enter one of Mississippi’s driver license offices must wear a mask. The mandate will go into effect on Monday, July 13 and was put into place due … Continued
Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office continues to receive reports regarding the online behavior of a handful of Election Commissioners spread across the state. Secretary of State Michael Watson Watson says, “While we do not agree with the … Continued
With the deadline to sign numerous bills looming, Governor Tate Reeves appears to be considering a veto of the education appropriations bill passed the legislature. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the governor stated that the bill cuts $26 million in … Continued
As part of its effort to improve access to broadband internet in Mississippi, the Public Service Commission has voted to establish the “Connect Mississippi Committee.” According to the PSC, the 13-member committee will consist of representatives from significant sectors of … Continued
GreenServ, Inc., regulated medical waste and secure document destruction company, is increasing its presence in Mississippi by locating processing operations and corporate headquarters in Batesville. The project is a $6 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “GreenServ is … Continued
The FDA warns not to use hand sanitizer products containing methanol or wood alcohol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. The agency says, “We’ve seen an increase in hand sanitizer products that have … Continued
If you have not already filled out the 2020 United States Census, you need to. Why? Well, here’s two reasons: (1) the state of Mississippi receives $5,000 in federal dollars per year for each citizen accounted for, and (2) Title … Continued
Monday’s decrease in new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi turned out to be a blip as opposed to a trend as the Department of Health has confirmed 957 new cases today along with 44 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total … Continued
The leaders of both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature have tested positive for COVID-19. Following the recent announcement that Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and several other House members had tested positive, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has also tested … Continued