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Masks a 'matter of preference' at the Mississippi State Fair

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Preparations for the Mississippi State Fair's grand opening moved forward Wednesday amid criticism that masks will not be required at the event after the governor repealed the statewide mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Masks a 'matter of preference' at the Mississippi State Fair

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Preparations for the Mississippi State Fair's grand opening moved forward Wednesday amid criticism that masks will not be required at the event after the governor repealed the statewide mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Reeves to appeal county judge's ruling on partial vetoes

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is appealing a judge's ruling that his partial vetoes of a budget bill in July were unconstitutional.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mississippi lawmakers wrap up 'unprecedented' session

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After what Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann said felt like the “longest session” in memory, the state Legislature on Friday finally wrapped up its business for the year.
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Mississippi lawmakers wrap up 'unprecedented' session

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After what Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann said felt like the “longest session” in memory, the state Legislature on Friday finally wrapped up its business for the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff: Men in truck chased, shot at Black teens on ATVs

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A white father and son in rural Mississippi have been arrested after they allegedly chased two Black teenagers on ATVs off the road and repeatedly shot at them from a pickup truck, a sheriff's deputy said Friday.
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Mississippi governor ends statewide mask mandate

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ended a statewide mask mandate Wednesday but said he will still require people to wear face coverings in schools to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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Mississippi governor ends statewide mask mandate

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ended a statewide mask mandate Wednesday but said he will still require people to wear face coverings in schools to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mississippi: 'Fake' letter claims mask mandate abolished

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A letter circulating on social media claiming to be from the office of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and abolishing the statewide mask mandate is fake, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials said Sunday.
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Early voting starts in Michigan under new rules

LANSING, Mich (AP) — Early voting for the 2020 general election started in Michigan on Thursday under expanded voting rights that allow for any resident to request an absentee ballot.
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Early voting starts in Michigan under new rules

LANSING, Mich (AP) — Early voting for the 2020 general election started in Michigan on Thursday under expanded voting rights that allow for any resident to request an absentee ballot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mississippi gov: Don't let politics hinder virus vaccination

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday praised the Trump administration's efforts to make a
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Mississippi gov: Don't let politics hinder virus vaccination

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday praised the Trump administration's efforts to make a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Michigan considers extension for lawsuits naming late doctor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan lawmakers sought Wednesday to expand the state's statute of limitations for some sexual assault cases to allow more time for accusers of the late sports doctor Robert Anderson to file lawsuits against the University of Michigan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Michigan considers extension for lawsuits naming late doctor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan lawmakers sought Wednesday to expand the state's statute of limitations for some sexual assault cases to allow more time for accusers of the late sports doctor Robert Anderson to file lawsuits against the University of Michigan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

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