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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65

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The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.

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A bond bill for IHL and other projects will add more than $145 million in new debt for taxpayers.

Legislature adds more than $24 million in unrelated projects in conference to Institutes for Higher Learning bond bill

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Each year, the Mississippi Legislature usually passes a “Christmas tree” bond bill loaded with earmarks for various districts.

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A bill that would've reformed the state's incentive program for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday in conference.

Senate bid to reform state's business incentive program dies in conference

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A bill that would’ve reformed the incentive programs for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday after a compromise couldn’t be reached.

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Board: PERS investments show rebound in final quarter of 2020

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The board of trustees for the state’s defined benefit pension system held their monthly meeting Tuesday.

Among the issues considered by the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi board included bills in the Legislature and returns on investments from the last six months.

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The Mississippi Supreme Court building is located across from the state Capitol in Jackson.

City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins

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A brief filed last week with the state Supreme Court by attorneys for the city of Madison in a case that could kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it even starts reiterates that the ballot initia

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Plant Watson is one of Mississippi Power's plants and is located in Gulfport.

Mississippi regulators want Mississippi Power to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027

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The Mississippi Public Service Commission is ordering one of the state’s two investor-owned utilities, Mississippi Power, to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027.

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The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

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The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.

Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.

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Lawmakers approved seven bills that allow counties to make contributions to non-profits with taxpayers funds.

Lawmakers pass bills that allow counties to donate taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations

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Each year, the Mississippi Legislature passes several local bills that include tourism taxes and authorizations of counties or cities to contribute taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.

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Legislature voted to add two new local tourism taxes during its session

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Each year, the Mississippi Legislature approves several tourism taxes for municipalities and counties that are levied on restaurants, hotels or both.

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Occupational licensing reciprocity bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves

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Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law Thursday a that would make it easier for those with an occupational license moving to Mississippi to receive one in the state.

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