With the deadline to sign numerous bills looming, Governor Tate Reeves appears to be considering a veto of the education appropriations bill passed the legislature. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the governor stated that the bill cuts $26 million in … Continued
As part of its effort to improve access to broadband internet in Mississippi, the Public Service Commission has voted to establish the “Connect Mississippi Committee.” According to the PSC, the 13-member committee will consist of representatives from significant sectors of … Continued
GreenServ, Inc., regulated medical waste and secure document destruction company, is increasing its presence in Mississippi by locating processing operations and corporate headquarters in Batesville. The project is a $6 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “GreenServ is … Continued
The FDA warns not to use hand sanitizer products containing methanol or wood alcohol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. The agency says, “We’ve seen an increase in hand sanitizer products that have … Continued
If you have not already filled out the 2020 United States Census, you need to. Why? Well, here’s two reasons: (1) the state of Mississippi receives $5,000 in federal dollars per year for each citizen accounted for, and (2) Title … Continued
Monday’s decrease in new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi turned out to be a blip as opposed to a trend as the Department of Health has confirmed 957 new cases today along with 44 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total … Continued
The leaders of both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature have tested positive for COVID-19. Following the recent announcement that Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and several other House members had tested positive, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has also tested … Continued
After a handful of lawmakers recently tested positive for COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves announced yesterday that he and his family had been tested for the virus. This morning, the first-term governor went to social media to inform his followers that … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and California Congressman Lou Correa sent a letter to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calling on him to issue a requirement for airline passengers to wear masks in order to go through airport security … Continued
State Auditor Shad White announced the Auditor’s office concluded four cases with guilty verdicts for embezzlement and returned nearly $150,000 to taxpayers last month. George Nangah was convicted of embezzlement in Judge Jimmy McClure’s chambers of Tate County Circuit Court. … Continued