
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.
Mississippi sees 15.3% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.8% of income in Mississippi. How does this compare to historical figures?
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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.
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Pink Panther announces second drawing winners in bonus promotion
The latest winners of the Pink Panther Diamond Tripler Bonus Promotion's second drawing have been announced.
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Mississippi Lottery introduces new multiplier scratch-off games
Players in Mississippi have new opportunities to increase their winnings with the introduction of the Multiplier family of instant scratch-off games.