Mississippi News
City of Columbus to receive its latest payment from tourism tax
SUMMARY: The City of Columbus in Mississippi will receive over $33,000 from the 2% tourism tax, which collected a total of over $200,000. The tax on prepared food and hotel stays helps fund economic development and growth in Columbus and Lowndes County, as well as activities to attract tourists. The money will be split between the City of Columbus, Lowndes County, Golden Triangle Development Link, and the Columbus Visitors and Convention Bureau. The funds will be used for enhancing industry and bringing industry to the county, as well as for parks and recreation and future development projects.
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Mississippi high court declines to rule on questions of public funds going to private schools
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court declined to rule on whether the state was violating its constitution with a $10 million grant program for private schools, as an advocacy group lacked legal standing to sue. The program, funded with federal pandemic relief money, was put on hold after a lawsuit by the ACLU and other organizations. Public schools were excluded from the grants, leading to concerns about competitive advantages. A separate program for interest-free loans for public schools was created. While three justices heard arguments on the issue, the court ultimately decided not to weigh in on the constitutional question.
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Mississippi Medicaid expansion talks hit a wall
SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White proposed a ballot initiative for Mississippi voters to voice their opinion on Medicaid expansion, which was not well-received by the Senate. House Democrats are pushing for a work requirement in the expansion but have faced opposition. With the federal government consistently denying Medicaid expansion plans with work requirements, many lawmakers see little point in supporting a measure that is unlikely to be approved. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III presented a compromise to Senate leadership, but the Senate seems unreceptive. Lawmakers have until Thursday to reach a deal on a conference report or Medicaid expansion will die.
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Pro-Palestine protest held on Ole Miss campus
SUMMARY: A pro-Palestine protest at the University of Mississippi in Oxford turned into a shouting match between protesters and counter-protesters. The protesters were evacuated from the campus and the protest was in response to the Israeli military response in Gaza. Over 200 counter-protesters were also present, throwing objects, shouting, and singing The Star-Spangled Banner. The organizers of the pro-Palestine protest are unknown and Governor Tate Reeves stated that law enforcement is prepared to respond to any unlawful behavior. Despite differing views, peaceful protests are allowed and protected, but unlawful actions will not be tolerated.
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