Sarah Ulmer

One proposal offered by the Senate incorporates the compromise put forward by the House this week but hinges on CMS approving a work waiver, something Senators say is non-negotiable.

The legislation halts the PERS Board's expected 2% employer rate increase, replacing it with a 0.5% increase annually over five years.

The legislation prevents the 2% employer rate increase expected in July and replaces it with a 0.5% increase each year through 2028.

A suspension resolution will extend the session on paper to allow lawmakers to revive appropriations bills and set a budget for FY2025.

Conferees signed off on an agreement minutes before the Monday night deadline.

In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Mississippi House and Senate have both agreed on a bill that would redirect the looming Public Employee Retirement System employer rate increase expected in July, and any potential increases after that.

Senator Wiggins told members on the Senate floor that the House chose not to do anything this year regarding judicial redistricting.

Lawmakers pass increase to the death benefit for the families of fallen first responders from $100,000 to $250,000, with considerations for immediate funeral expenses.

In the last days of the 2024 Legislative session, both the Medicaid expansion and Medicaid tech bills were killed, but a budget was adopted for the Division.

Over the last two years, more and more “black-out” license plate tags have been popping up throughout the state of Mississippi.