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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The 2025 Mississippi legislative session, riddled with infighting among Republican officials in powerful positions, will come to an end without lawmakers passing a $7 billion budget to fund government operations. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a resolution to suspend the rules and extend the session by a few days to address budget-related bills. […]
The Mississippi House adjourned sine die to end the legislative session, days early and without a budget, after late session disagreements escalated tensions.
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Mississippians age 21 and up remain without the ability to legally place wagers on sporting events from mobile devices. For the third straight year, efforts by the House of Representatives to bring legal online sports betting to the Magnolia State did not bear fruit. A fundamental difference in opinion by gaming committee leaders in the […]
Mississippi’s top elected officials at the federal level have joined together to urge President Donald Trump to sign Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration. The request follows a deadly line of severe weather on March 14 and 15 – storms that killed seven and injured nearly 30 more. National Weather Service officials […]
