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Mississippi legislative session expected to go longer than planned

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2 years ago

March 28, 2023

Lawmakers are now expecting that this year’s legislative session will need to be extended for a few additional days, as numerous big-ticket bills and budgets are still being discussed in both chambers.

On Monday, House Speaker Philip Gunn stated that 25 budget bills still require work before being passed in the legislature despite there being less than a week left before the original sine die date.

Gunn added that lawmakers in the House are planning to vote in favor of extending the session up to one or two days on Tuesday so the remaining appropriations bills can be passed.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson explained during an interview on MidDays with Gerard Gibert that although some pieces of legislation requiring special funding have already been approved, the majority of spending bills are usually passed within the last five days of the session.

“As it relates to appropriations, every agency has a budget and there are approximately 110…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Mississippi legislative session expected to go longer than planned
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-legislative-session-expected-to-go-longer-than-planned/
Published Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:25:09 +0000

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Attorneys file motion to delay Jackson bribery trial

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21 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-21 16:41:00

SUMMARY: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.

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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

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2 days ago

November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-20 14:20:00

SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.

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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

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2 days ago

November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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