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MS lawmakers working to give voting rights to ex-cons: It s just frustrating

There is a push from GOP leadership in several committees to give suffrage to thousands of nonviolent felony holders who have served their time.

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Republican leaders working on pathway for some Mississippi felons to regain voting rights

In Mississippi there are 22 felonies that cause the perpetrator to lose voting rights for life.

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House passes ballot initiative bill that poses restrictions, higher signature count

In the latest move to restore Mississippi’s ballot initiative process, the House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to allow residents to once again be able to propose law changes but not without a few legislative caveats. House Concurrent Resolution 11, authored by Rep. Price Wallace (R-Mendenhall), would require a minimum.

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We ve been trying to do this for years: Will MS Legislature fix ballot initiative process?

The Mississippi House plans to take up ballot initiative reform next week, but lawmakers in both chambers still need to iron it out.

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HB 1020 power grab now in the Courts - The Mississippi Link

HB 1020 power grab now in the Courts - The Mississippi Link
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