THE MEMPHIS SCREWJOB: The aftermath of Saturday’s controversial football game vs. Memphis shows the SEC’s unaccountability. @tanner_marlar
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Mississippi has administered 1,134,883 of the 1,594,445 doses of COVID-19 vaccine that have been delivered to the state, ranking at 47th in the nation. #CO3443
Mississippi has fully vaccinated just 14% of the state’s residents and ranks 46th in administering COVID-19 vaccines the state has received.
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In a bill that received much bipartisan support, Mississippi teachers can be trained and receive computer science endorsements through Mississippi State University’s Research and Curriculum Unit. #CO3443
Beginning in the 2024 school year, all Mississippi elementary, middle and high schools will be required to offer computer science courses.
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BREAKING: Gov. Ralph Northam signs a bill making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. The signing is the culmination of a yearslong battle by Democrats in a state that has had the second-most executions in U.S. history. https://t.co/O5OXBPfx2f
Governor Tate Reeves announced this afternoon Mississippi has administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Around 12% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated, 1.5% lower than the national average. #CO3443
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Mississippi will receive $1.8 billion from the American Rescue Plan — funds that can be spent flexibly for the betterment of the state.
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The proposal comes as state lawmakers weigh options for addressing the Jackson water crisis before the end of the 2021 legislation session.
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Robert Aaron Long has confessed to the Atlanta spa shootings that claimed 8 lives. Denying any racial motivations, Long stated he had a “sexual addiction” and targeted the massage parlors to relieve his temptations. #CO3443
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The Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at designated locations for all Mississippi residents and workers aged 16+. Sign up here:
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The proposed bill that will phase out Mississippi’s income tax over the next five years may further tip the scales to the advantage of the ultra-wealthy. Having already passed through the House, it will now move on to the Senate. #CO3443
A person in the top 1% with average income of $924,000 would pay $28,610 less in combined state taxes under the House tax proposal.
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As we prepare to turn clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time, a bipartisan bill proposition may keep it that way. Read more about the Sunshine Protection Act here: https://t.co/adOqnDzbwq #CO3443
The city of Minneapolis settled a lawsuit filed by the family of George Floyd at $27 million. However, this comes before Derek Chauvin’s trial, potentially making it harder to gather an unbiased jury. #CO3443
Breaking News: George Floyd’s family settled a lawsuit against Minneapolis for $27 million over his death in police custody. It’s among the largest settlements in a police misconduct case. https://t.co/cAeANcGe6R
Citing “inherent differences between men and women”, Senate Bill 2536 passes. This requires any public learning institution affiliated with the NCAA, NAIA or NJCCA to designate its athletic team based on biological sex. Read the bill in full here: https://t.co/0CoMUr4KvO #CO3443
I never imagined dealing with this, but POTUS left us no choice. One of his first acts was to sign an EO encouraging transgenderism in children. So today, I proudly signed the Mississippi Fairness Act to ensure young girls are not forced to compete against biological males.