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What bills did Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves veto? See the list

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-29 10:17:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed eight bills during the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers could override these vetoes with a two-thirds majority, though such overrides are rare. Key vetoes included House Bill 569 (regarding medical facility certificates), House Bill 924 (expanding legislative committee powers), and House Bill 1085 (changing Main Street project oversight). Other vetoed bills included Senate Bills 2386 and 2867 (Medicaid technical amendments), Senate Bill 2573 (creating a tourism department), and Senate Bill 2840 (allocating funds for projects). Reeves cited constitutional concerns, including combining legislation with appropriation bills, and argued some bills overextended legislative powers.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Centrist

The article is focused on a straightforward account of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ vetoes of eight bills during the 2025 legislative session. The tone is neutral, providing facts about the vetoed bills, the reasoning behind them, and the legislative process for potential overrides. It does not overtly promote or criticize either the governor’s actions or the bills in question. The article mentions specific legal and constitutional concerns raised by the governor, which are presented without emphasizing a particular ideological stance. The language is largely factual, with legal references and technical language highlighting constitutional and procedural matters. There is no discernible bias in terms of the sources or perspectives, as it centers on the governor’s vetoes and legislative process. While it provides a list of vetoed bills, the treatment of opposing viewpoints, such as those from lawmakers supporting the bills, is not explored, which slightly narrows the focus. Overall, the article does not lean heavily in any particular political direction but remains rooted in the presentation of official actions and legal interpretations.

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Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-05 12:00:00

SUMMARY: U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, signaling a cooling labor market amid uncertainty over President Trump’s economic policies, including widespread tariffs. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021, with significant job losses in manufacturing, construction, and federal government sectors. Healthcare was the main growth driver. Revisions showed job cuts in June, marking the first losses since 2020. Economists attribute the slowdown to Federal Reserve rate hikes and Trump’s trade policies. The weak data boosts expectations of Fed rate cuts. Trump has pressured the Fed and fired the Labor Department economist over the disappointing reports.

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Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to spring break shooting in Biloxi

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-04 11:43:00

SUMMARY: Dontavis Omar Magee, 24, pled guilty to shooting in Biloxi’s Surf Style parking lot during Spring Break 2023, striking a Biloxi police officer and four civilians. He was sentenced to 40 years, with 15 suspended, resulting in 25 years to serve plus 5 years post-release supervision. Investigators identified Magee through surveillance footage, photos from Hattiesburg Police, and social media images. Magee, 21 at the time and with no prior felonies, admitted to the shooting but claimed he had been threatened by two victims. He is expected to be extradited to Georgia for unrelated charges.

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Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet pulls tech stocks higher

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-03 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Wall Street steadied Wednesday as Alphabet and other tech stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq gaining 0.9%, while the Dow dropped 0.3%. Alphabet surged 8.3% after a judge ordered changes to Google’s search engine but spared its Chrome browser from sale. Treasury yields fell following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon to support the economy. Retailer Macy’s and Campbell’s posted strong earnings, boosting their stocks. Bitcoin company American Bitcoin soared 35.7% on its Nasdaq debut. Dollar Tree declined despite good results due to tariff concerns.

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