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HB 1609: Restore voting rights of former non-violent offenders
House Bill 1609, sponsored by Rep. Kabir Karriem, would automatically restore the voting rights of those who have served time for certain non-violent convictions.  ...
HB 1609: Restore voting rights of former non-violent offenders
House Bill 1609, sponsored by Rep. Kabir Karriem, would automatically restore the voting rights of those who have served time for certain non-violent convictions.  ...
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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over two bills aimed at establishing oversight of how money is spent on events and upgrades at the state fairgrounds. House Bill 1357, which revises the authority of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), and Senate...
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Insurance chief says he supports Medicaid expansion — but only for the poorest Mississippians
State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he supports expanding Medicaid to provide health care coverage — but only for Mississippians earning less than 100%...
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Ex-Pearl Police Officer Who Made Latino Man Lick Urine Off Jail Floor Pleads Guilty
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal misdemeanor charge after authorities said he forced a Latino...
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Ex-Pearl Police Officer Who Made Latino Man Lick Urine Off Jail Floor Pleads Guilty
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal misdemeanor charge after authorities said he forced a Latino...
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Current PERS Board opposes House bill aimed at restructuring board, preventing rate increase
The PERS Board argues that any change in leadership for a plan that serves roughly 10 percent of the state’s population should be done...