Mississippi

Statement on Medicaid Expansion House Bill 1725

February 27, 2024

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi House Speaker Jason White has sponsored legislation that will expand Medicaid in the state. House Bill 1725 will go before the House Medicaid Committee later today. “The SPLC Action Fund has been...

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SPLC Action Fund and Coalition Partners Urge Gov. Reeves & State Legislators to Fund Summer EBT Program

February 27, 2024

JACKSON —Today, in a letter to Gov. Tate Reeves, State John Read and Rep. Briggs Hopson, a broad coalition of Mississippi advocates, including the SPLC Action Fund , urged state leaders to fund the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits...

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SPLC Action Fund: Results in Mississippi Demonstrate Shifting Political Strength

November 08, 2023

JACKSON, Miss . – The results of the Mississippi governor’s race demonstrate the growing political strength of Black and Brown communities in the state. “While we are disappointed in these results, the gubernatorial campaign and...

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SPLC Action Fund Condemns Racist Mailer in Mississippi Gubernatorial Campaign

October 19, 2023

JACKSON, Miss. — The SPLC Action Fund today condemned the circulation of a racist mailer by the Mississippi Republican Party targeting Brandon Presley in the Mississippi gubernatorial campaign. The mail piece features an image of...

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SPLC Action Fund Endorses Tameika Smith for Simpson County Chancery Clerk

September 18, 2023

JACKSON, Miss. – The SPLC Action Fund  today endorsed Tameika Smith in her campaign for Simpson County Chancery Clerk. In addition to her work as the longtime deputy clerk, Smith has served the 13th Chancery District as Youth...

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SPLC Action Fund Endorses Marty Haug for Oktibbeha Justice Court Judge

September 18, 2023

JACKSON, Miss.   — The SPLC Action Fund  today endorsed Marty Haug for Oktibbeha Justice Court Judge. As a former public defender, Haug would bring a much-needed perspective to the bench while prioritizing the rule of law. “The...

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SPLC Action Fund Endorses District Attorney Shameca S. Collins in Re-Election Bid

June 12, 2023

JACKSON, Miss.  — The SPLC Action Fund  today endorsed District Attorney Shameca S. Collins in her re-election campaign in Mississippi’s Sixth District. Throughout her first term, Collins remained steadfast in her promise to be a...

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Progress limited in the Mississippi legislature

May 31, 2023

Sonya Williams Barnes, Mississippi Policy Director and Megan Bennett, Mississippi Policy Associate | SPLC Action Fund

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SPLC Action Fund Endorses Brandon Presley in Mississippi Governor’s Race

May 10, 2023

JACKSON, Miss.  – The SPLC Action Fund  today endorsed Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley in the Mississippi governor’s race. According to recent polling , Presley, a Democrat, leads embattled Gov. Tate Reeves in a head-...

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The SPLC Action Fund’s Affiliate New Southern Majority IE PAC Announces Initial Investment in Mississippi’s 2023 Election Cycle

April 18, 2023

MONTGOMERY, Ala . — Amid a competitive race for governor of Mississippi, the SPLC Action Fund’s New Southern Majority federal independent expenditure (IE) PAC announced today plans to spend an initial $250,000 to ensure new state...

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Statement on Medicaid Expansion House Bill 1725

SPLC Action Fund and Coalition Partners Urge Gov. Reeves & State Legislators to Fund Summer EBT Program

SPLC Action Fund: Results in Mississippi Demonstrate Shifting Political Strength

SPLC Action Fund Condemns Racist Mailer in Mississippi Gubernatorial Campaign

SPLC Action Fund Endorses Tameika Smith for Simpson County Chancery Clerk

SPLC Action Fund Endorses Marty Haug for Oktibbeha Justice Court Judge

SPLC Action Fund Endorses District Attorney Shameca S. Collins in Re-Election Bid

Progress limited in the Mississippi legislature

SPLC Action Fund Endorses Brandon Presley in Mississippi Governor’s Race

The SPLC Action Fund’s Affiliate New Southern Majority IE PAC Announces Initial Investment in Mississippi’s 2023 Election Cycle

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