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The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

By Steve Wilson, 143 Reads

The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.

Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.

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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65

By Steve Wilson, 302 Reads

The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.

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Lawmakers approved seven bills that allow counties to make contributions to non-profits with taxpayers funds.

Lawmakers pass bills that allow counties to donate taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations

By Steve Wilson, 290 Reads

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature passes several local bills that include tourism taxes and authorizations of counties or cities to contribute taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.

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A bond bill for IHL and other projects will add more than $145 million in new debt for taxpayers.

Legislature adds more than $24 million in unrelated projects in conference to Institutes for Higher Learning bond bill

By Steve Wilson, 736 Reads

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature usually passes a “Christmas tree” bond bill loaded with earmarks for various districts.

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A bill that would've reformed the state's incentive program for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday in conference.

Senate bid to reform state's business incentive program dies in conference

By Steve Wilson, 556 Reads

A bill that would’ve reformed the incentive programs for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday after a compromise couldn’t be reached.

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Occupational licensing reciprocity bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves

By Steve Wilson, 734 Reads

Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law Thursday a that would make it easier for those with an occupational license moving to Mississippi to receive one in the state.

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The insurance plan for state and school employees is in better financial shape this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

State employees' insurance plan's finances improve despite COVID-19 pandemic

By Steve Wilson, 710 Reads

The health insurance plan that covers state and school employees in Mississippi has seen its net position improve in the first quarter of this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report presented to its governing board.

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Biology teacher Chiquita Gaylor and students practice social distancing in the classroom at Jefferson County High School in Fayette. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Controversial teacher merit pay program goes unfunded amid pandemic

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 137 Reads

With less than a week before Gov. Tate Reeves must approve the education budget passed by lawmakers this year, a merit pay program he supports was not funded this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lawmakers approved seven bills that allow counties to make contributions to non-profits with taxpayers funds.

Lawmakers pass bills that allow counties to donate taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations

By Steve Wilson, 292 Reads

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature passes several local bills that include tourism taxes and authorizations of counties or cities to contribute taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.

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Most Mississippi teachers could receive a $1,000 pay hike from a bill headed to Gov. Tate Reeves' desk.

Teacher pay raise bill is headed to governor's desk

By Steve Wilson, 701 Reads

Public school teachers in Mississippi are close to receiving a $1,000 pay hike with a bill headed to the governor’s desk for signature.

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