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Lawsuit Tied to 2014 McDaniel-Cochran Senate Race Won’t Reach U.S. Supreme Court

by Emily Wagster Pettus February 20, 2024June 11, 2024

Alyce Clarke inspects her official portrait in the Mississippi State Capitol

Person of the Day | Rep. Alyce Clarke Honored With Portrait in Mississippi Capitol

by Emily Wagster Pettus February 14, 2024December 2, 2025

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Brett Favre Must Repay Welfare Funds, State Auditor Says in Lawsuit

by Emily Wagster Pettus February 6, 2024November 15, 2024

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Republicans Sue Mississippi To Stop Counting Mail Ballots After Election Day

by Christine Fernando, Emily Wagster Pettus, Jack Dura and Associated Press February 1, 2024September 17, 2024

Missy McGee in a spotted top seen peaking at a mic

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Earlier Medicaid For Pregnant Mississippians Advances in House

by Emily Wagster Pettus February 1, 2024June 11, 2024

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Mississippi Approves $44 Million in Incentives For Amazon Project in Madison County

by Emily Wagster Pettus January 25, 2024June 11, 2024

Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee Chair Trey Lamar

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EV Battery Factory Gets $365 Million Incentives Package Approved in Special Session

by Emily Wagster Pettus January 18, 2024June 11, 2024

Mississippi state Rep. Sam Creekmore in the state Capitol

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Medicaid Expansion Worth Considering, New Mississippi House Chairman Says

by Emily Wagster Pettus January 16, 2024June 11, 2024

Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, speaks during debate

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Ballot Initiative Revival Efforts Fall to New Chairman

by Emily Wagster Pettus January 12, 2024June 11, 2024