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School funding and ballot initiatives are among issues surviving in Mississippi Legislature

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3 months ago

March 6, 2024

www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-03-06 06:58:20

SUMMARY: Mississippi legislators are considering changes to public school funding formulas. Senate Bill 2332 would revise the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, while House Bill 1453 aims to send more money to poorer districts. Other bills include reviving the ballot initiative process, expanding Medicaid, and requiring Mississippi University for Women to become part of Mississippi State University. Additionally, there are bills about deepfakes, defining sex, bathrooms, and more. Some bills have been rejected, such as closing parts of the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and directing the closure of three public universities. Bills banning diversity programs and abortion advertising have also been discussed.

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USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies

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19 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-19 14:00:05

SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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