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Tech Group Sues Mississippi Over Web Age Verification Law

by Emily Wagster Pettus and Associated Press June 7, 2024June 12, 2024

Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law banning transgender minors from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identities

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Gov. Reeves Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law, Also Regulating Locker Rooms and Dorms

by Emily Wagster Pettus and Associated Press May 14, 2024June 21, 2024

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Gov. Reeves Signs New Mississippi Student Funding Formula Into Law

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 9, 2024June 11, 2024

Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss.and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, smiling in conversation

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Rep. Ezell Swatted Phone From Palestinian Woman’s Hand, Antiwar Activists Say

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 8, 2024June 11, 2024

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Rep. Collins Revises Praise of UM Frat Members’ Actions at Pro-Palestine Protest

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 7, 2024June 11, 2024

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Fraternity Member Removed for ‘Racist Actions’ at University of Mississippi, Phi Delta Theta Says

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 6, 2024June 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Representative Mike Collins do a posed thumbs up before a Trump wall and US Flags

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Congressman Praises Clip of Frat Student’s Monkey Gestures: ‘Ole Miss Taking Care of Business’

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 6, 2024June 11, 2024

Sen. Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, asks for the next item to be brought up on the senate floor

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Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Revived, Sent to Mississippi Governor’s Desk

by Emily Wagster Pettus, Michael Goldberg, Report For America and Associated Press May 3, 2024June 13, 2024

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Medicaid Expansion Talks Crumble As Lieutenant Governor Nixes Ballot Referendum Proposal

by Emily Wagster Pettus May 2, 2024June 11, 2024