Legislative Updates/ News

As a state legislator, I believe deeply in the principle that every community deserves a fair and equal voice in our democracy. The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais moves us in the wrong direction—and it does so at the expense of a law that was specifically designed to protect that very principle. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was established to confront a long and painful history of voter suppression in this country. For generations—especially across the Sout

In recent months, I’ve become increasingly concerned about something that, on the surface, doesn’t always look dangerous: the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “laughing gas.” You may have seen the small metal canisters, sometimes called “whippets,” sold in stores or online. They’re often marketed for legitimate uses, like food preparation. But more and more, they’re being used recreationally—especially by young people—with serious and often misunderstood

If you’ve ever heard that a Governor “vetoed” a bill, you might wonder—what does that actually mean, and is that the end of the road for that legislation? Not quite. In Mississippi, a veto is part of a broader system of checks and balances. And, importantly, the Legislature still has the final say. What Is a Veto? A veto is when the Governor says “no” to a bill that has already been passed by both the House and the Senate. Once a bill reaches the Governor’s desk, there are