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Michael Watson Vows to Improve Relationships at the Mississippi Legislature if Elected Lieutenant Governor

by Heather Harrison April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Michael Watson said if he is elected as Mississippi’s next lieutenant governor, he hopes to improve relationships in the Legislature and with the governor.

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Mississippi Governor Signs Income, Grocery Tax Cuts and Gas Tax Increase Into Law

by Heather Harrison March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

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Math Errors in Mississippi’s Income Tax Elimination Plan Could Mean State Abolishes Tax Sooner

by Heather Harrison March 26, 2025July 30, 2025

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Income and Grocery Tax Cuts With Gas Tax Increase Headed to Mississippi Governor to Sign

by Heather Harrison March 20, 2025March 21, 2025

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#MSLeg Roundup: Fining Unhoused People for Panhandling, Jackson CCID Judges, Labor Union Restrictions

by Heather Harrison March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

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Mississippi Senate Plan Reducing Grocery and Income Taxes While Raising Gas Taxes Passes

by Heather Harrison February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

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#MSLeg Roundup: Cuts to Income and Grocery Taxes Advance With Gas Tax Increase

by Heather Harrison February 24, 2025February 25, 2025

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Anti-Trans Bills Restricting Bathroom Use, Defining Sex Die in Mississippi Legislature

by Ashton Pittman May 1, 2024June 11, 2024

Philip Gunn in the Legislature building

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After Wins and Controversy, Philip Gunn Not Seeking Reelection After 2023 Session

by Nick Judin November 11, 2022June 12, 2024