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Mississippi State granted $9.9 million to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University has been awarded nearly $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The funding of $9,995,345 aims to develop strategies for transitioning youth and adults with disabilities to competitive integrated employment. This grant is part of a $251 million initiative distributed among 27 grantees nationwide, focusing on ensuring access to quality employment. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for over 60 million adults with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Mississippi State is the only recipient from Mississippi and one of 13 higher education institutions involved.
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Mississippi legislative session to end without lawmakers passing budget
SUMMARY: The 2025 Mississippi legislative session ended without passing a $7 billion budget due to internal conflicts among Republican officials. The House sought a brief extension to address budget bills, but the Senate did not meet the deadline. House Speaker Jason White criticized longstanding practices, advocating for a transparent budget process, while Senate leaders expressed frustration over the House’s absence during crucial discussions. With no budget finalized, Governor Tate Reeves must call a special session to ensure funding by June 30, or face government shutdowns affecting over 100,000 employees. Special sessions incur substantial taxpayer costs, exceeding $100,000 per day.
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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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