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As legislators wrap up the budget for fiscal year 2020 and move towards creating the budget for fiscal year 2021, they are expecting major losses in revenue. Nevertheless, the collection of income tax may help soften the blow. On May … Continued

With the economy beginning to reopen, some people who have been entitled to unemployment benefits throughout the pandemic are hesitant to return to work. Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) officials Jackie Turner and Timothy Rush recently joined The Gallo … Continued

Yesterday, State Economist Darrin Webb informed lawmakers that he expects the state of Mississippi to suffer from a $1.2 billion decrease in tax revenue by mid-2021, in comparison to what was projected prior to the pandemic. “What Darrin Webb said … Continued

$16 billion in direct payments is now available to livestock, dairy, specialty crop, and non-specialty crop producers impacted by COVID-19. Mississippi’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson says, “I encourage all of our farmers across the state to take advantage of … Continued

The coronavirus pandemic has altered business models—both immediate and long term—for companies and organizations across the country. Dr. Andrea Mayfield, who is the executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board, thinks this evolution of the business provides a wonderful … Continued

A bill in the United States Senate called the State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Act could provide $500 billion to state, local, and tribal governments, and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith thinks the bill’s acronym is more than … Continued

The statewide suspension of utility service disconnections ends today. With the expiration of an order from the Mississippi Public Service Commission, water, electric, gas and sewer services can once again be cut off due to lack of payment. The PSC … Continued