SUMMARY: Nighttime construction on the I-10 widening project between Long Beach and Diamond Head will affect travel from Sunday night into Monday morning. Crews are paving the westbound lanes between Deil and Diamond Head, reducing the area to one lane. Eastbound travel will encounter exit closures at Deil and M Avenue, requiring potential detours to the next exit. The work starts at 7:00 p.m. Sunday and ends at 6:00 a.m. Monday. State troopers and deputies will be monitoring traffic, urging drivers to slow down for the safety of road workers. Your safety is paramount; please drive carefully.

Drivers will want to keep their heads on a swivel as workers continue construction on I-10 in Hancock County.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State Representative Jeffrey Hullum discussed tax reform during a policy summit in Jackson. He noted concerns over the lack of bipartisanship and the potential consequences of eliminating the state income tax, which could affect low-wage earners. Hullum supported reducing the grocery sales tax from 7% to 3.5% to ease financial burdens, particularly for those on assistance, while suggesting municipalities could retain more tax revenue. He expressed optimism about momentum for Medicaid expansion in 2025, emphasizing workforce health. Hullum clarified he will not run for mayor of Gulfport in 2025, focusing instead on his current duties.

State Representative Jeffrey Hulum participated in the policy summit in Jackson and reflects on his experience.

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SUMMARY: Empower Mississippi founder Grant Ken discusses the push for expanded K-12 education options through a campaign called Mississippi Ready. He explains school choice as an umbrella term encompassing public school choice, charter schools, and private choice options like vouchers or education scholarship accounts. While change is gradual in Mississippi, there is growing recognition that school choice is not anti-public school. The state portion of education funding could follow students if they switch schools, similar to moving districts. Ken emphasizes that this approach aligns with trends in other states and is legally sound regarding the separation of church and state.

There’s a push to expand education opportunities for K-12 students through school choice.

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