Statewide News
House opts in to Mississippi Open to Religion Act, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration By: Jeremy Pittari – February 12, 2026
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill that would allow students to engage in prayer or other religious activities while attending school has passed in the Mississippi House...
Bill would prohibit Mississippi government, law enforcement from interfering with federal immigration authorities
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation late last week requiring local and state law enforcement to cooperate...
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
By: Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Republicans are rushing ahead on Wednesday on legislation that would impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the...
House looks to create state health insurance exchange
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A bill working its way through the Mississippi Legislature could lead to the creation of a state health insurance exchange. Authored by State...
Wall Street Journal slams Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi Senate for killing school choice
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board took aim at Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Republicans for killing...
Seniority and Experience Are Essential to Protecting Mississippi’s Interests
By Steven Palazzo, CPA Why Seniority Matters for Mississippi Influence. Relationships. Results. Mississippi has never had the luxury of excess. We are a proud state with deep roots and...