Legislators May Override Local Regulation of Uber, Taxi DriversTwo taxi drivers are suing the City of Jackson over regulations that they say restrict their business, just as city leaders and state legislators work to push through new rules to govern "transport network companies" like Uber to Mississippi.
Mississippi’s ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuit ConundrumIn one of the poorest states in the nation, litigating cases in the name of religious freedom or conservative idealism is costly.
Dear Gov. Bryant: Stop Pandering to RacismLeaders like Gov. Phil Bryant must stop holding white Mississippians down to the bigotry of low expectations for fellow white people.
Lawsuit to Change Mississippi Flag An ‘Uphill Battle,’ But Could WorkA black Mississippi lawyer suing Gov. Phil Bryant for flying the state flag could be successful if he can prove that the state's original intent for putting the Confederate battle emblem on the flag's canton was racist and discriminatory back …
'Civil Emergency' Fails for Second TimeThe second attempt at declaring a civil state of emergency failed at a special meeting of the city council Tuesday, March 1, with Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps as the only vote supporting it.
UPDATED: Race Tension Roils Legislature, Majority Votes to End 'Privilege'House members were previously allowed to ask questions about their rights, reputation and the conduct of House members—"personal privilege"—but the House voted in favor of striking those rights from the rules by a vote of 71-50.
Fear Rules with Kim Davis Laws, Guns at ChurchThe deepest fears of some members of the Mississippi House of Representatives came out last week, as the chamber passed bills to fight terrorism, protect religious freedom and allow armed security programs in churches.
Sex Education’s Last Chance in Mississippi?Sex education in Mississippi could end, or be revamped, as soon as July this year, depending on legislators' actions between now and the end of the session.