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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Democrats in the Mississippi Senate have chosen Bill Stone of Holly Springs as their caucus chairman and Derrick Simmons of Greenville as their vice chairman. Sen. John Horhn of Jackson, who had been caucus chairman and minority leader, resigned because he’s running for mayor of Jackson. Stone was elected vice chairman […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — As the Mississippi Senate sparred in one of its most contentious debates of the 2016 session, spectators watched intently from a balcony overlooking the chamber. In one group sat several state leaders of the Pentecostal church who were supporting House Bill 1523, also called the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A Mississippi Senate committee passed a bill Thursday that would allow guns in churches. Places of worship would be allowed to designate people with concealed carry permits as security personnel under House Bill 786. The bill also would make “reasonably” acting within that capacity a legal defense against criminal charges if […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A legislative panel will consider whether to increase Mississippi’s gasoline tax and put additional registration fees on vehicles to help pay for highway and bridge repairs. Senate Highways and Transportation Committee Chairman Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, said he plans to bring up Senate Bill 2859 for debate in his committee on Tuesday. […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Chris McDaniel, a tea party-backed Republican who lost a U.S. Senate race last year, says he’s seeking re-election to the Mississippi Legislature. The 43-year-old attorney from Ellisville said Thursday that he will run for a third term in state Senate. He’s the first candidate in District 42, entirely in Jones County. […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are saying no to home school students who want play sports in public schools. Senate Bill 2329 died Thursday when 17 senators voted for it and 31 voted against it. The bill said home school students could play sports or do activities such as cheerleading or debate at a local […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Some Mississippi senators don’t have up-to-date vehicle inspection stickers. Now they want other Mississippians to be able to forget about it too. Senators Wednesday passed Senate Bill 2519, which would repeal the requirement that vehicle owners get a $5 safety inspection each year. The bill goes to the House for more […]
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Some Mississippi legislators are trying to undo a law that requires the school year to start later in August. The Senate voted 31-15 Wednesday to do that, but the House and the governor would have to agree before anything could change. Prospects in the House are uncertain. The proposal came from […]