SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1435, making it easier for parents to transfer their children between public schools. Currently, transferring requires consent from both the losing and receiving schools; the new bill eliminates the losing school’s veto power. Parents can request transfers anytime, with receiving schools given a 60-day period to respond. Although schools can decline transfers due to capacity issues, they cannot discriminate based on various factors. The law includes a $5 million fund to support receiving schools financially. Critics worry the bill could lead to athletic transfer abuse and public funds subsidizing private school enrollments.

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SUMMARY: Grammy Museum Mississippi is honoring Black History Month with special programming, including free admission for three consecutive weekends. Executive director Emily Havens announced a series of events featuring film screenings, such as the 1997 Cinderella on Feb. 9, followed by If Beale Street Could Talk and Black Panther on Feb. 16 and 23, respectively. The museum will also host “An Evening with David Porter” on Feb. 13, where the renowned songwriter will share insights. The only paid event of the month, tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Full details are available at the museum.

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SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have raised concerns for Mississippi’s agricultural industry, which contributes $9 billion annually to the state’s economy. Farmers fear the potential impact of trade disputes, especially as Mississippi’s top trade partners are Mexico, Canada, and China. Though a temporary pause on tariffs has been negotiated with Mexico and Canada, concerns remain about the tariffs’ future impact, especially on potash and agricultural machinery. Additionally, U.S. farmers face lending difficulties, with tightening loan criteria amidst poor economic returns. Mississippi lawmakers, including Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, are working on solutions to support farmers, such as drafting a new Farm Bill.

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