Legislature Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief The current deduction is set to expire in 2025. StaffMay 26, 2023
Economy Kronospan announces $350 million expansion in Oxford This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. StaffMay 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bill to provide relief to death row inmates sentenced by judicial override stalls Judges have been barred from overriding the jury in death penalty sentencing since the Legislature passed a law to that effect in 2018. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Courts Deposition: Lawmaker can’t recall spending a night in his residence of record In a deposition in his election challenge, David Cole couldn't recall spending a single night or eating a meal at his residence of record. Josh MoonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023
Legislature Post-election audit bill moves forward The duty to conduct the audit would fall on canvassing boards in each county. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023