Analysis: Halfway through session, big debates yet to begin
Mississippi’s 2016 legislative session may be halfway over, but debate has yet to really begin on three of the biggest issues.
Disputes highlight human flaws in election process
In hearings over two disputed Mississippi legislative races, testimony showed the imperfections of elections.
Choosing government officials is a human endeavor, so stumbles are inevitable. The question is: How many stumbles are acceptable before an election should be overturned?
Marty Wiseman: State’s shortage of ‘human capital’ should be cause for concern
The fact that the 2015 legislative session ended with the status quo having been maintained may be viewed as a victory of sorts — but alas all indications are that it may be only a temporary reprieve. Just prior to the beginning of the session
4-H slots open for legislative pages
Four young Mississippians will have the opportunity to represent 4-H and the Mississippi State University Center for Government and Community Development as pages in the 2015 State Legislature.
Miss. lawmakers face long agenda in 2014 session
Mississippi lawmakers start their three-month session at noon today, and they face a long agenda. They’ll write a budget, seek ways to control prison costs, debate education policy and argue about health care.
Proposals could limit governor’s pardon power
JACKSON — Mississippi lawmakers might ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment limiting the governor’s power to pardon convicted criminals, the chairman of the Senate Constitution Committee said Monday.