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Mississippi’s 2025 legislative session: What to know
SUMMARY:
Mississippi’s 2025 legislative session begins on January 7. With a Republican supermajority, lawmakers will tackle various issues including Medicaid expansion, which may face opposition from Governor Reeves, and restoring the ballot initiative process. Tax cuts are also a priority, with efforts to reduce income tax and lower sales tax on groceries. Lawmakers will address redistricting, school choice, and voter rights restoration. Parole reform and public employee retirement system issues are also on the table. Additionally, mobile sports betting and a potential casino in Jackson are under consideration for economic growth. Key issues will likely continue to evolve throughout the session.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives approved the “Build Up Mississippi Act,” designed to eliminate the state income tax and reduce the grocery tax after an hour of debate, passing with an 88-24 vote. The legislation aims for roughly a $1 billion tax cut over a decade, with the income tax phased out by 2037 and grocery taxes reduced from the highest in the country. Concerns over budget impacts were addressed by securing rain-day funds. The Act also reallocates lottery proceeds to bolster the public employees’ retirement system. It will now move to the Senate for further consideration.
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SUMMARY: A settlement has been reached between victims of a fatal propane explosion in Copiah County and Herring Gas, one year after the incident. The January 14, 2023 explosion at a home killed four people, including an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old, and injured two others. Victims Mitzi Jordan and Samantha Britt sued Herring Gas, alleging human error in the inspection and installation of the propane system. A private investigation revealed the tank was misidentified and corroded, leading to its rupture. The settlement details remain undisclosed following this tragic event.
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SUMMARY: A new bill in Mississippi, HB 571, introduced by Rep. Sam Creekmore, aims to criminalize child grooming, punishable by up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. The bill was inspired by the Causey family, whose child was groomed by an adult but found no legal recourse. Grooming involves building trust with a minor for future sexual abuse. While Mississippi lacks laws defining grooming as a crime, similar laws exist in Texas, Florida, and other states. HB 571 would be a step toward protecting children and deterring offenders. The bill is under review in the House Judiciary B Committee and could become law by July 2025.
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