Open Carry Law Goes into Effect July 1st

MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS - Law enforcement agencies around the state are educating their officers on the new open carry weapons law, which is known as House Bill 2. It has been approved by both houses of the Mississippi Legislature and signed by the governor.

The new law allows any Mississippian, who is not otherwise disqualified, to openly carry a gun, with or without a permit. A permit is still required if the weapon is concealed.

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Paying Strip Clubs with Gov. EBT Cards Soon to End

MEMPHIS - Tennessee state lawmakers are restricting where people who use government EBT cards can spend that money.

Pretty soon, strip clubs, liquor stores and casinos will be off limits.

The only two lawmakers in the state house and senate who don’t support banning EBT cards from liquor stores, strip clubs and casinos are Memphis Democrats G.A. Hardaway and Johnnie Turner.

Read the full story > Paying Strip Clubs with Gov. EBT cards soon to... - Local - C Spire Newslink

Posted on Thu, Apr 18th 2013, 07:37 by Adam Hammond - WREG-TV / Mississippi Business Journal

How Does a Bill Become a Law in Mississippi ?

May 3, 2012


ROXIE, MS - How does a bill become a law?  The following chart guides you through the steps.

Source: FCNews Staff / Public Record

Lawmakers Mulling Moving Back Start of School

Mississippi Business Journal
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Published: April 3,2012
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Lawmakers mulling moving back start of school year

Inventory Tax Legislation Passes State House

'State House passes inventory tax legislation' as reported by Associated Press, Published: March 28,2012 in the Mississippi Business Journal.  See article CLICK HERE ... 

Senate Passes 1st Version Of Budget Bills

To see the Mississippi Business Journal full article by Associated PressPublished: March 27,2012  "State Senate passes first version of budget bills" .. CLICK HERE

Waiver Of Out-of State Tuition Awaits Bryant’s Signature

To see the Mississippi Business Journal full article by Associated Press Published: March 27,2012 on "Bill allowing universities to waive out-of-state tuition awaits Bryant’s signature" Bill allowing universities to waive out-of-state tuition awaits Bryant’s signature"  CLICK HERE ...