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Gov. Phil Bryant signs ‘religious freedom’ bill into law

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill that says state and local governments cannot put a substantial burden on religious practices. The bill sparked emotional debate in the Legislature about […]

Education

Mississippi Senate passes its plan for teacher pay raises

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) –Teacher pay raise proposals gained momentum Wednesday at the Mississippi Capitol. Senators unanimously passed a plan that would give teachers an additional $1,500 this July 1 and another $1,000 a year later. […]