Federal 'God Squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools

An argument can be made that the Charter School Authorizer Board is usurping some authority of the constitutionally created Mississippi Board of Education.

Women in Congress say a gender gap impedes investigations of sexual harassment

The U.S. House Ethics Committee is and has always been dominated by men, which could limit its ability to police sexual misconduct. Women in Congress want that to change. It probably won’t.

Mississippi lawmakers uneasy about transparency around money for Rural Health Transformation Program

As Mississippi prepares to open applications for grants to improve rural healthcare, lawmakers on Thursday voiced concerns about transparency and whether the hundreds of millions of federal dollars awarded to the state will reach and benefit rural communities. 

Can consolidations fix dysfunctional school districts?

School district consolidation is on the table for state representatives ahead of the 2027 session. Some wonder if consolidation will work as a tool to reduce costs and address districts' leadership struggles.

Mississippi Supreme Court paves way for new murder trial for Tameshia Shelton

In a 6-1 vote Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court let stand a state Court of Appeals decision, ordering a new trial for Tameshia Shelton.