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Newly re-elected Mississippi Democrat switches to GOP

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republicans are closer to having a three-fifths majority of 74 votes in the Mississippi House because a newly re-elected Democrat is switching parties. House Republicans also said Thursday that they intend […]

Education

Mississippi House OKs $2,500 raise for assistant teachers

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi House has voted to give assistant teachers a substantial pay raise. The base pay for the job is currently $12,500 a year. A bill that was debated Wednesday originally […]

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Mississippi House rejects state balanced budget amendment

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi voters may not get a chance to vote on a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced state budget. The Mississippi House voted 75-44 on Tuesday, with a majority in favor of […]

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Mississippi House passes bills that essentially renames Common Core

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi House members overwhelming approved a pair of bills Thursday that may immunize members against controversy over Common Core State Standards, but could have little effect over what’s taught in the […]

Health

Mississippi House rejects proposal to expand Medicaid

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi House voted Thursday against expanding Medicaid to more than 230,000 uninsured working poor residents. Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, pushed for expansion as the House considered House Bill 1481, an […]