As of June 2024, Mississippi experienced a 21.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
Mississippi received $1.8 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 30th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Mississippi during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $317,359, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Mississippi in the first quarter of 2024.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
In 2022, Mississippi had received $1.8 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Mississippi is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Magnolia State News found.
The earnings on investments for Mississippi public pensions went up from $542,880 in 2021 to $643,701 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Mississippi legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Magnolia State News shows that Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Mississippi secured the thirtieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 65.5%.
As of May 2024, Mississippi experienced a 21% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
In 2022, Mississippi had $32 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.