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Analysis: Mississippi among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

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.

By Magnolia State News | Jul 23, 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Mississippi voter rolls

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.

By Magnolia State News | Jun 28, 2024

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Analysis: Mississippi among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Magnolia State News | Jun 20, 2024

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.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Magnolia State News | Jun 11, 2024

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.

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Governor Reeves announces April as ‘Second Chance Month’ in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Apr 5, 2024

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared April as "Second Chance Month" to underscore the rehabilitation and reintegration process for individuals with criminal records.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Aug 22, 2023

These Mississippi political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 26

By Magnolia State News | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on July 26.

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July 27: Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENTS” in the Senate section

By Magnolia State News | Aug 2, 2023

“APPOINTMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on page S3839 on July 27

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Jun 30, 2023

These Mississippi political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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ACRU’s West: Mississippi policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mississippi's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Rep. Guest votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Michael Guest voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' Mississippi policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Mississippi's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms.

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Analysis: Mississippi one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Magnolia State News Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Magnolia State News shows that Mississippi is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Magnolia State News Report | May 12, 2023

Mississippi is among 25 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.

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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Magnolia State News | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1601-S1602 on May 10

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“ABORTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Magnolia State News | May 12, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “ABORTION” on May 10.

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Mississippi among 26 states the allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Magnolia State News Report | May 4, 2023

Mississippi is among the 26 states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit, a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) concludes.

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Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section on April 18

By Magnolia State News | Apr 21, 2023

The Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section on April 18.

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Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on March 23

By Magnolia State News | Mar 25, 2023

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” was published on pages S917-S929 of the Congressional Record on March 23.

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Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENT” in the Senate section on March 7

By Magnolia State News | Mar 9, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT” on March 7.