GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal […]
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Mississippi’s governor could soon enact legislation intended to ease the process of identifying and punishing adults accused of coercing children into engaging in sexually explicit behavior. House Bill 1308, which passed out of conference with flying colors and was sent to the desk of Gov. Tate Reeves before the regular legislative session ended, introduces a […]
Roast ‘em, bake ‘em, stick ‘em in a pie. The Magnolia State has a new state vegetable that’s delectable no matter how you prepare it – the sweet potato. Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2383 into law, officially making the tasty tater Mississippi’s chief veggie. But the sweet potato has had deep roots in […]
Whether the product of petty retribution in what was a publicly contentious legislative session or due to lawmakers sincerely believing some things should not become law, plenty of bills died at the Mississippi capitol during the waning days of the regular session. Of those bills that will more than likely have to wait until next […]
