EDA awards over $4 million in grants for economic development projects in Mississippi in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued seven grants totaling $4,029,618 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Mississippi.
Mississippi ranks 30 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Mississippi ranks 30 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,336 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 26 H-1B petitions in Mississippi throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Mississippi submitted 26 H-1B petitions during 2024.
- How many H-1B petitions made by Mississippi employers were approved during 2024?
- Mississippi sees 15.3% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
- H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 1 petition in Mississippi throughout 2024
- Quick Prints founder Margaret Remy reflects on decades in photography business
- Mississippi Legislature passes bill to phase out state income tax
NFIB calls on Governor Reeves to sign farm relief bills
NFIB is urging Governor Tate Reeves to sign important legislation aimed at bolstering Mississippi's agricultural sector.
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Individual income tax puts $620 million into Mississippi's revenue in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Mississippi reached $620 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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6 basketball players from Mississippi to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Gulfport, Clinton, Ridgeland, Columbus, Bogue Chitto and Tylertown players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Mississippi employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Mississippi submitted 17 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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11 basketball players from Mississippi to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Jackson and Madison players represent Mississippi in the tournament.
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Mississippi advances agriculture legislation impacting labeling and agritourism
Following a significant legislative deadline, Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson, has expressed his support for the advancement of four bills that could impact the state's agriculture and seafood sectors.
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Mississippi ranks 19th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,984 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Mississippi received an average of $11,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in the nation.
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Mississippi ranks third highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 25.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.8% of income in Mississippi—ranking it the third most dependent among U.S. states.
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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 23 H-1B petitions in Mississippi throughout 2024
In 2024, 23 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Mississippi, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Mississippi Lottery transfers over $9M to state treasury
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the completion of its February transfer, amounting to $9,436,279.97 in net proceeds, to the Lottery Proceeds Fund within the Mississippi State Treasury.
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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
