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2023 Mississippi legislative session bill-by-bill recap
Although the 2023 Mississippi legislative session was predicted by some to be uneventful given it’s an election year, lawmakers decided to go against the grain and pass a plethora of bills prior to Saturday’s sine die.
Below is a recap of key legislation that either made it through this year or didn’t. Most bills passed will go into effect on July 1.
Passed
Largest Budget in State History
Mississippi lawmakers passed a state budget of $7.6 billion — the largest in state history. Over $600 million of those funds will go toward road and infrastructure funding. Roughly $120 million will be spent on education and nearly $104 million will go to struggling state hospitals.
Hospital Aid
As the reality of closure continues to set in for some hospitals across the state, the Republican-led legislature decided to go against full-on Medicaid expansion and instead pass a handful of bills they believe will serve as both short-term and long-term…
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By: SuperTalk News Staff
Title: 2023 Mississippi legislative session bill-by-bill recap
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/2023-mississippi-legislative-session-bill-by-bill-recap/
Published Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:25:59 +0000
SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.
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News from the South - Florida News Feed7 days agoSpeaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoGeorgia senator arrested for trying to defy ban on entering House chamber
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoU-Haul: South Carolina the fastest growing state in the country
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking weekend rain and chances for wintry weather
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed4 days ago‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking wintry weather potential
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoSoutheast Louisiana officials brace for freezing temperatures
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed5 days agoSpeed limit reduced on State Route 109 in Wilson County