Women represent half of the U.S. But they sometimes lack clout in budget and tax talks
Last year, when 31% of state lawmakers nationwide were women, they held about 30% of the seats on committees overseeing taxes ...
Mississippi bill would end DEI ideology in state’s higher education
Mississippi state Sen. Angela Burks Hill introduced a bill that would end diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology in the ...
This week in politics: Parchman Farm bill dies in committee
A bill to close Parchman Farm failed in the Senate for the second time. Plus, updates on Medicaid and ballot initiative efforts in the Legislature ...
Women's voices matter: Adding perspective to US state budget discussions
Just over 2,400 women are serving in state legislatures across the U.S., or about 33% of the total, according to the Center ...
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Gregory Elliott announces candidacy for Mississippi House of Representatives District 82
Long-time Meridian native Gregory Elliott held a rally Saturday afternoon at the Conner Young Building to announce his ...