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Mississippi Is Ditching Its Income Tax. Other States Should Follow.

The poorest state in the nation just passed bold tax reform that empowers workers, attracts investment, and simplifies the system. It’s a model worth copying.

Reason

No state has ended personal income taxes since 1980, but Mississippi and Kentucky may change that

About 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries

The Independent UK

North Carolina judge challenging outcome of race wore Confederate uniform in college photo

A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a college fraternity that glorified the pre-Civil War South

The Independent UK

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Residents take stock after storms and tornadoes kill 36 in US south over weekend

Portions of eastern US under watch for dangerous winds and tornadoes as storm moves out on Sunday

The Guardian - US

At least 32 killed as massive storm system triggers tornadoes, wildfires in central and southern US

Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage.

Euronews

Monster storm system in US south kills at least 35 people

Several people killed in Kansas dust storm while scattered tornadoes cause fatalities in Missouri

The Guardian - US

Entergy's stock is surging after a $10 billion Meta deal — the CEO says mega AI data centers are changing the utility business

As AI fuels a boom in mega data centers, Entergy is cashing in—securing Meta and AWS as customers, building billions in new power plants, and igniting a high-stakes battle over who will foot the bill.

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Crews in midair crash included 2nd-generation pilot and flight attendant ‘full of life’

Seven of the 67 people killed when an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter were members of the two flight crews

The Independent UK

Cheerleader, mother of eight among four killed as tornadoes leave trail of destruction across South

Strong winds that could topple more trees and cars were expected in storm-battered Mississippi on Monday

The Independent UK

How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up

Rickey Cole, 58, is a farmer and the former two-term chair of Mississippi’s Democratic Party. If anyone understands rural Mississippi voters – and their shift from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party – it’s Cole.

The Conversation

Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts Of Biden's Rule For Transgender Health Care

US District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. granted the injunction in favor of 15 states that contested the rule.

International Business Times

Mississippi erases some restrictions on absentee voting help for people with disabilities

Mississippi is revising the restrictions it set last year on absentee ballot assistance to voters who have disabilities or cannot read or write

The Independent UK

The Return of Trickle-Down Economics

In Kansas, Mississippi and other states, tax cuts for the wealthy could bring devastating reductions to education, health and other vital programs.

Capital & Main

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Regulating Transgender Bathroom Use

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signs law restricting transgender individuals' access to facilities based on sex assigned at birth.

Top News

Mississippi Lawmakers Negotiate Medicaid Expansion In Landmark Decision

Mississippi lawmakers are discussing Medicaid expansion, facing challenges in reaching a compromise for low-income residents.

Ballotpedia

Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion with work requirements

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed H.B. 1725 on February 28, 2024, which would expand Medicaid eligibility for people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level and meet work requirements.

The Independent UK

Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy

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Why 15 states opted out of Summer EBT

The USDA is expanding food benefits programs this summer in an effort to provide children with nutritious meals

The Guardian - US

Mississippi quits child food program amid Republican ‘welfare state’ attack

Critics condemn ‘cruelty’ of state opting out of federal program to feed children from low-income families during summer break

The Independent UK

Republican governors in 15 states are turning down food money for 8 million children

States with some of the highest rates of children living in poverty are rejecting bipartisan aid

The Independent UK

Mississippi governor says he wants young people to stop leaving the state

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been inaugurated for his second term

The Independent UK

Mississippi deputy fatally shot during traffic stop by suspect who was killed by police after chase

Authorities in Mississippi say a sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop by a suspect who was killed by police following a car chase

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi's majority-Black capital

A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials from creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK

Judge allows new court in Mississippi's majority-Black capital, rejecting NAACP request to stop it

A federal judge will allow Mississippi officials to move forward with creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson

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