Magnolia State News

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.

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.

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.

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.