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Lawmakers send new K-12 funding formula to Gov. Reeves
SUMMARY: Mississippi is replacing the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) with a new K-12 funding formula, which is set to increase funding by $218 million. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula will allocate more resources per student, especially benefiting those from low-income families, English learners, and those with special needs. Despite criticism over transportation costs not being accounted for, the bill passed with bipartisan support and is heading to Governor Tate Reeves' desk. Reeves, a supporter of the changes, is expected to sign the bill into law, moving towards a fairer recalculated funding mechanism every four years.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld Brittany Carter's conviction for the second-degree murder of Chornell Mayfield in 2017. Carter struck Mayfield with her car after a long-standing feud, leading to Mayfield's comatose state for two years until her death in 2019. Carter, who was sentenced to 40 years with 10 suspended, contested the evidence and claimed self-defense, but the court affirmed the conviction. Additionally, Carter faces a concurrent five-year sentence for possessing a stolen firearm, resulting in a total of 32 years in prison. The full court decision is available online.
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SUMMARY: Brandon Williams and Miranda Trulove from Mississippi have been arrested for conspiring to defraud the state by claiming unemployment benefits for Williams while he was incarcerated. Williams would call Trulove from prison to apply for benefits on his behalf, which he then received through a debit card that she used. It's illegal in the state to obtain unemployment benefits while in prison. State Auditor Shad White emphasized the use of technology to uncover such fraud. If convicted, the couple could face up to five years in prison and $1,000 in fines each.
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Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks
SUMMARY: Republican Reps. Russell Fry and Barry Moore introduced the Protect the Ball Act to offer legal protection for the NCAA and related entities from lawsuits challenging their governance of college sports. The Act responds to legal pressures, including antitrust lawsuits and regulations concerning athlete endorsements since 2016. It aims to regulate recruitment, eligibility, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation. Amidst ongoing settlement talks that could lead to a revenue-sharing model for athletes, this legislation also seeks to establish a liability shield and a uniform standard for NIL compensation while preventing the classification of college athletes as employees. Seven bills have been proposed since 2020, but none have advanced; this Act supports broader NIL legislation.
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Jackson woman who killed another with her car has conviction upheld
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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
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Mississippi governor approves bill allowing electronic search warrants
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