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Lt. Gov. Hosemann: Senate was willing to come down on signatures to pass ballot initiative

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2 years ago

April 3, 2023

Another legislative session has come and gone without Mississippi’s ballot initiative process being restored.

In a last-ditch effort prior to sine die, the Senate attempted to revive a resolution that would have granted citizens the opportunity to propose certain law changes. However, the House declined the offer as the two chambers were previously at massive odds over the number of signatures needed to do so.

During a Monday press conference at the capitol, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann revealed that lawmakers in the Senate were willing to come down on the signature count they previously had cemented at 240,000.

“I was for ballot initiative, and I didn’t get it,” Hosemann told reporters. “We sent a joint resolution down there and we gave the speaker a copy of the bill that we proposed, which had significant reduction in it from what you had seen previously.”

Although Hosemann’s staff declined to clarify how many signatures the Senate proposed in the amended legislation, House …

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Lt. Gov. Hosemann: Senate was willing to come down on signatures to pass ballot initiative
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Published Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:04:56 +0000

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August 18, 2025

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 15-17

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5 days ago

August 15, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-08-15 07:04:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (August 15-17) in Mississippi offers diverse events across Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt. In Jackson, enjoy GrooveFest, JR Blu’s soulful music, the JSU Athletics Fan Fest, and exhibitions like Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers and Measurement Rules at the Children’s Museum. Pearl hosts the Mississippi Mud Monsters with fireworks and family fun. Ridgeland features wildflower fields, racing events, and a Back to School Bash. Hattiesburg celebrates with the PRVO 60th Gala, a Percy Jackson trivia night, and the Southern Soul Rising Stars Tour. Laurel presents The Color Purple musical and a cornhole tournament. Farmers markets and family-friendly activities abound statewide.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 1-3

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3 weeks ago

August 1, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-08-01 07:06:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (August 1-3) in Mississippi offers diverse activities across the state. In Central Mississippi, enjoy Latin music and salsa at Fondren Fiesta in Jackson, family fun at 042 Nights in Brandon, food trucks in Byram, art exhibitions in Natchez and Jackson, and farmers markets in Jackson, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Special events include hurricane remembrance, back-to-school drives, and community wellness fairs. In the Pine Belt, Hattiesburg hosts Denim & Diamonds Casino Night, live music, themed balls, 5K fundraisers, and movie screenings. Laurel offers karaoke, art workshops, and a family farmers market. Activities cater to all ages, promoting culture, health, and community engagement.

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