A Senate-passed bill to allow no-excuse early voting has stalled in the Mississippi House, while officials from both parties have called for the change.
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November 11, 2026
Coast Lawmakers Preview 2027 Session PrioritiesGulf Coast delegation members outlined possible issues ahead of the January legislative session during a pre-legislative briefing in Biloxi.
November 4, 2026
Mississippi Adopts $7.8 Billion Revenue EstimateThe Joint Legislative Budget Committee set the fiscal year 2028 estimate, leaving $266 million more for lawmakers to spend in 2027.
October 31, 2026
Mississippi Senate Reviews State Procurement LawsLawmakers discuss potential updates to competitive bidding thresholds that have remained unchanged since 2007.
October 28, 2026
Mississippi Policy Group Honors Two RepresentativesThe Mississippi Center for Public Policy recognized lawmakers for their work on healthcare reform legislation.
October 15, 2026
Mississippi Senate Reviews Plan to Consolidate State BoardsProposed legislation seeks to repeal 18 inactive state commissions and transfer their remaining functions.
October 9, 2026
Mississippi Will Hold Special Session in November 2026Speaker Jason White anticipates a special legislative session this November for state business.
October 2, 2026
Mississippi Lawmakers Held Final Redistricting HearingThe state legislature is preparing to redraw electoral maps ahead of the 2027 state elections.
September 29, 2026
Former Ole Miss Chancellor Opposed State DEI LegislationDan Jones filed an amicus brief challenging a Mississippi law that restricts diversity and inclusion programs.
