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Michael Watson speaks at a press conference with his family beside him, all standing in front of a wall covered with MW logos that read Watson Lt. Governor

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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.

A closeup of Celeste Hurst leaning against a marble wall

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Mississippi Bill Criminalizing Mailing Abortion Drugs Could Burden Doctors and Law Enforcement, Expert Warns

by Heather Harrison April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

Lawmakers gather together for a selfie

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Photos | The Final Days of the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session

by Rogelio V. Solis April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

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Opinion | Mississippi Chose Not to Help Families by Cutting the Diaper Tax

by Melissa Overton April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A group of people gather outside with signs that read 'Cannabis Saved My Life'

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Mississippi Medical-Cannabis Patients, Workers Protest Governor’s Vetoes

by Heather Harrison March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Dennis DeBar Jr. speaks at the legislature, glasses in hand

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Mississippi Slashes Teacher Pay Raise to Offset Medicaid Cuts in Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’

by Heather Harrison March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Philip Gun looks at his official portrait and smiles

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Photos | Former House Speaker Philip Gunn’s Portrait Unveiled at Mississippi Capitol

by Rogelio V. Solis March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Philip Gunn gestures towards details on his portrait

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Former House Speaker Philip Gunn’s Portrait Unveiled at Mississippi Capitol

by Heather Harrison March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Jeremy England, seated in an office and speaking while gesturing his hands

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Annual Citizenship Checks of Mississippi Voter Rolls Headed to Governor’s Desk With SHIELD Act

by Heather Harrison March 25, 2026March 26, 2026