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Mississippi state Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, speaks during a debate at the state Capitol on Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. On Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann named Parker as the new chairman of the Senate Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee, which will give Parker influence over creating a new initiative process for Mississippi. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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New chairman in Mississippi Senate will shape proposals to revive an initiative process
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,01/11/24-1:57PM , 238 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new committee leader in the Mississippi Senate will influence whether the state revives a way for people to circulate petitions to put issues on the statewide ballot.
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A strong wind blows across the Mississippi State Capitol grounds as Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, center, recites the oath of office as given to him by Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph, left, while his wife Elee Reeves, right, holds the family Bible during the inauguration ceremony in Jackson on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

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Reeves says he wants young people to stop leaving Mississippi
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Wed,01/10/24-2:00AM , 645 Reads
JACKSON — Republican Gov. Tate Reeves used the theme “Mississippi Forever” on Tuesday as he was inaugurated for his second term, saying he wants to curb the trend of young people leaving to pursue careers elsewhere.
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Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves recites the oath of office as he is sworn in to his second term, while his wife Elee Reeves, right, holds the family Bible during the inauguration ceremony in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi governor, in second inauguration, says he wants young people to stop leaving the state
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Tue,01/09/24-10:23AM , 476 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican Gov. Tate Reeves used the theme “Mississippi Forever” on Tuesday as he was inaugurated for his second term, saying he wants to curb the trend of young people leaving to pursue careers elsewhere.
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Jolynn McLellan White, second from right, holds the Bible as her husband, Rep. Jason White, R-West, left, recites the oath of office as House Speaker for the Mississippi House of Representatives, delivered to him by Rep. Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia in the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Both chambers of lawmakers were sworn into the new four-year term that began at noon Tuesday. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Republican-led Mississippi Legislature begins 4-year term with new leadership in the House
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Tue,01/02/24-10:36AM , 513 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after the previous speaker chose not to seek reelection.
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