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Mississippi lottery sees multiple big winners within February's first three weeks

By Magnolia State News | Feb 20, 2025

February has been a notable month for lottery players in Mississippi, with significant wins recorded across the state.

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NFIB supports Mississippi's efforts for tax relief for small businesses

By Magnolia State News | Feb 19, 2025

NFIB has expressed approval of the Mississippi House and Senate's initiatives to provide tax relief for small businesses in the state.

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3 H-1B petitions filed by Information employers classified under the Information industry in Mississippi in 2024

By Magnolia State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Mississippi submitted three 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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NFIB urges passage of bill aiding small business with card fee relief

By Magnolia State News | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is advocating for the Mississippi House to pass H.879, known as the Retailer Tax Fairness Act.

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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Magnolia State News | Feb 6, 2025

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.

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Mississippi inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Magnolia State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Mississippi experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Mississippi Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Magnolia State News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Mississippi Secretary of State - Elections Department on February 5, 2025.

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2023: Mississippi ranks 34th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $4,029,618

By Magnolia State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Mississippi received $4,029,618 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 34th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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NFIB discusses tax priorities as Mississippi Legislature begins session

By Magnolia State News | Jan 8, 2025

NFIB State Director Leah Long recently discussed the 2025 legislative session on SuperTalk Mississippi.

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Mississippi sees no change in property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Magnolia State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $7 million in property tax revenue for Mississippi, the same amount as in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in Mississippi during Q3 2024

By Magnolia State News | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $573 million in individual income tax revenue for Mississippi, an 18.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Mississippi one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Magnolia State News | Jan 6, 2025

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.

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In Mississippi, 118 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Magnolia State News | Jan 1, 2025

Mississippi registered 118 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Mississippi receives 3 EDA grants totaling $500,000 for planning in 2023

By Magnolia State News | Dec 29, 2024

Mississippi received three grants totaling $500,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Mississippi receives 1 EDA grant totaling $109,618 for technical assistance in 2023

By Magnolia State News | Dec 28, 2024

Mississippi received one grant totaling $109,618 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Mississippi receives 1 EDA grant totaling $3,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Magnolia State News | Dec 27, 2024

Mississippi received one grant totaling $3,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Mississippi receives 2 EDA grants totaling $420,000 for public works in 2023

By Magnolia State News | Dec 26, 2024

Mississippi received two grants totaling $420,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Which type of Mississippi companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Magnolia State News | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Mississippi in the third quarter of 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Mississippi State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Magnolia State News | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Mississippi State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Analysis: Mississippi one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Magnolia State News | Dec 6, 2024

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.