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House passes ballot initiative bill that poses restrictions, higher signature count
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s House passed a resolution to partly restore the ballot initiative process, requiring 8% of voters’ signatures for proposals. However, changes to the constitution, abortion, pension, and local laws aren’t permitted. Initiatives needing funding must outline costs, and the legislature may amend proposals. Democrats criticized the resolution for its limitations and lack of commitment to full restoration. While the House’s Republicans claim the move is provisional, aiming for Senate refinement, Democrats reject the bill as inadequate. The Senate will next review the resolution. Previously, the Supreme Court invalidated Mississippi’s initiative process, prompting legislative action for its reinstatement with higher signature requirements and restricted voter authority.
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Moonlight, Music, and Meteors event returns to LeFleur’s Bluff on April 25
SUMMARY: The 3rd annual Moonlight, Music, and Meteors event will take place on Friday, April 25, at “The Den” in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, featuring live orchestral music from the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and astronomy insights from NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors. Running from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event includes the Lyrid meteor shower and encourages guests to bring blankets or chairs for a night under the stars. Tickets are $20 online until April 24 or $25 at the door. Additionally, NatureFest will offer wildlife encounters and hands-on activities at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science that weekend.
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Mississippi to remain without legal mobile sports betting as lawmakers can’t settle differences
SUMMARY: Mississippi residents aged 21 and up cannot legally place sports bets via mobile devices, as efforts to pass online sports betting legislation have failed for the third year in a row. A key disagreement between House and Senate leaders halted progress, despite the House passing a mobile sports betting bill (HB 1302) with bipartisan support. The Senate Gaming Committee did not pursue the bill. Proponents argue that legalizing mobile betting could tap into a $3 billion illegal betting market, while opponents, like Senate Chair David Blount, emphasize that it does not enhance tourism or investment. Mississippi remains one of 19 states without mobile sports betting.
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Mississippi delegation urges Trump to approve FEMA assistance after mid-March tornadoes
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s federal lawmakers have united in urging President Trump to approve Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms on March 14–15 killed seven, injured nearly 30, and caused significant damage across 25 counties. The National Weather Service confirmed 18 tornadoes touched down. Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith and Representatives Thompson, Kelly, Guest, and Ezell signed a bipartisan letter supporting expedited aid and individual assistance for 14 counties. Governor Reeves emphasized the urgent need for federal help, despite ongoing state efforts. If approved, this would mark Trump’s first FEMA action since criticizing the agency and threatening cuts.
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