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Mississippi Senate Advances Tax Cut Bill
The Mississippi Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to lower the state income tax to 2.99% over four years, cut the grocery sales tax to 5% by July 2026, and raise the gasoline tax by 3 cents annually for the next three years, creating a net tax cut of $326 million.
Mississippi Senate Advances Tax Cut Bill
The Mississippi Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to lower the state income tax to 2.99% over four years, cut the grocery sales tax to 5% by July 2026, and raise the gasoline tax by 3 cents annually for the next three years, creating a net tax cut of $326 million.
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32% Bias Score
Mississippi's New CCID Court Holds First Session
The newly established Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, held its first session on Monday, hearing two cases—misdemeanor marijuana possession and simple domestic violence—with Judge Stanley Alexander presiding alongside appointee James Holland; the court aims ...
Mississippi's New CCID Court Holds First Session
The newly established Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, held its first session on Monday, hearing two cases—misdemeanor marijuana possession and simple domestic violence—with Judge Stanley Alexander presiding alongside appointee James Holland; the court aims ...
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44% Bias Score
Alabama and Mississippi Maintain Joint Lee-King Holiday Despite Ongoing Legislative Efforts
Alabama and Mississippi uniquely share Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King Day on the same date, a result of state-level holidays established more than a century ago that were later combined with the federal holiday honoring King; despite repeated attempts by Black lawmakers, the practice conti...
Alabama and Mississippi Maintain Joint Lee-King Holiday Despite Ongoing Legislative Efforts
Alabama and Mississippi uniquely share Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King Day on the same date, a result of state-level holidays established more than a century ago that were later combined with the federal holiday honoring King; despite repeated attempts by Black lawmakers, the practice conti...
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40% Bias Score
Mississippi Issues Executive Order on AI Governance
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1584 on January 11, 2024, directing the Department of Internet Technology Services to assess state agencies' AI use and create policy recommendations for fair, secure, and transparent AI practices in both the public and private sectors.
Mississippi Issues Executive Order on AI Governance
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1584 on January 11, 2024, directing the Department of Internet Technology Services to assess state agencies' AI use and create policy recommendations for fair, secure, and transparent AI practices in both the public and private sectors.
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44% Bias Score
Mississippi's GDP surpasses most of Europe, narrowing the US-EU economic gap
In 2024, Mississippi's per capita GDP reached \u20ac49,780, surpassing most major European economies except Germany, highlighting a narrowing economic gap between the US and Europe, particularly when considering purchasing power and cost of living.
Mississippi's GDP surpasses most of Europe, narrowing the US-EU economic gap
In 2024, Mississippi's per capita GDP reached \u20ac49,780, surpassing most major European economies except Germany, highlighting a narrowing economic gap between the US and Europe, particularly when considering purchasing power and cost of living.
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36% Bias Score
Historical Marker Honors James Meredith in Hometown
A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, who integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on Friday, attended by approximately 85 people, including many family members and Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle, who called Meredith a man whose c...
Historical Marker Honors James Meredith in Hometown
A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, who integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on Friday, attended by approximately 85 people, including many family members and Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle, who called Meredith a man whose c...
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Life Sentence for Woman Who Abused Two Children, Killing One
Two-year-old Kristian Harris died from brutal abuse inflicted by his mother's best friend, Makallie Durham, who was sentenced to life in prison; the abuse also affected Kristian's 11-month-old sister, K'Helani.
Life Sentence for Woman Who Abused Two Children, Killing One
Two-year-old Kristian Harris died from brutal abuse inflicted by his mother's best friend, Makallie Durham, who was sentenced to life in prison; the abuse also affected Kristian's 11-month-old sister, K'Helani.
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36% Bias Score
Mississippi Proposes $1,000 Bounty for Illegal Immigrant Deportations
Mississippi House Bill 1484 proposes a $1,000 bounty for each deported illegal immigrant, funded by the state and administered by the state treasurer, to alleviate taxpayer burdens and enhance collaboration with law enforcement in combating illegal immigration, aligning with President Trump's immigr...
Mississippi Proposes $1,000 Bounty for Illegal Immigrant Deportations
Mississippi House Bill 1484 proposes a $1,000 bounty for each deported illegal immigrant, funded by the state and administered by the state treasurer, to alleviate taxpayer burdens and enhance collaboration with law enforcement in combating illegal immigration, aligning with President Trump's immigr...
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56% Bias Score
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Faces Recession as Mississippi's GDP Rivals Major European Economies
Germany's economy is projected to contract by a further -0.1% in late 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession, while Mississippi's per capita GDP (€49,780) closely trails Germany's (€51,304), surpassing several major European economies.
Germany Faces Recession as Mississippi's GDP Rivals Major European Economies
Germany's economy is projected to contract by a further -0.1% in late 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession, while Mississippi's per capita GDP (€49,780) closely trails Germany's (€51,304), surpassing several major European economies.
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36% Bias Score
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
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12% Bias Score
Defunct Chinese Satellite Creates Fireball Over Southern US
The defunct Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, creating a fireball that was seen across the southern US. Weather radar data suggests that debris may have fallen in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The satellite was launched in 2016 and was inactive for near...
Defunct Chinese Satellite Creates Fireball Over Southern US
The defunct Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, creating a fireball that was seen across the southern US. Weather radar data suggests that debris may have fallen in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The satellite was launched in 2016 and was inactive for near...
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36% Bias Score
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