Work patterns altered at Mississippi Capitol during pandemic

1.22.21 – JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi legislators are changing some of their work habits to try to avoid a repeat of last year’s coronavirus outbreak at the state Capitol. At least two senators and at least one House member recently tested positive for the...

Mississippi governor extends mask mandate until February 3, alters counties

1.15.21 – WJTV On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The following counties are currently under a county wide mask mandates after meeting the certain...

Mississippi Department of Health moves into next phase of COVID vaccinations

1.7.21 — MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) The Mississippi Department of Health opened 18 drive-through sites in the state to give COVID-19 vaccinations to healthcare workers and those that work in healthcare facilities. This is part of a phased approach plan in Mississippi...

What’s on tap for the 2021 Mississippi legislative session

Mississippi Capitol Building(WLBT) 12.29.20 – WTOK Among items on the agenda are education, healthcare reform, mental health legislation, recidivism, and new business incentives. “Education is the key to Mississippi’s future,” Hosemann said. “Those dollars...

Mississippi Governor Expands Mask Mandate to All But Four Counties

12.23.20 – JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves expanded his mask mandate to 78 out of 82 counties on Tuesday as the state surpassed its previous record for the highest ever number of coronavirus deaths reported...

Lt. Governor makes committee assignment changes before end of 2020

12.21.20 – yallpolitics.com – Lt. Governor makes committee assignment changes before end of 2020. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has made some changes to his committee assignments for members before the 2021 Legislative session. There were no...