Lieutenant Governor Hosemann Creates Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 6, 2026 JACKSON, Miss. — Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has created the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to study the security of Mississippi's state and local governments information systems and review the enforcement of penalties against those who commit cybercrimes. "Too many Mississippians find themselves the victims of cybercrime," said Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. "Criminals are using technology to steal identities, target state assets, and exploit vulnerable individuals. We have a responsibility to ensure our laws keep pace with these evolving threats and provide law enforcement with the tools needed to protect Mississippians." The Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity will be co-chaired by Senators Bart Williams and Tyler McCaughn. Membership includes Senators Bradford Blackmon, Scott DeLano, Jeremy [...]
OP-ED: Every Mississippi Child Matters. Every Day Counts
By Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann As teachers prepare their classrooms and parents have taken advantage of Mississippi's tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend, we can easily forget the most important part of the school year: making sure the child actually attends school. Chronic absenteeism has skyrocketed since COVID. Last year, more than 27% of Mississippi students, approximately 100,000 students, missed more than 10% of the school year. Once again this year, I will recognize schools that achieve a chronic absenteeism rate of 15% or less. Sadly, only about 25% of Mississippi schools may qualify. The first school bell should be a reminder to all of us that every child belongs in the classroom. Schools are creating Attendance Teams made up of teachers, [...]
Lieutenant Governor Hosemann Names Appointees to Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 28, 2026 JACKSON, Miss. — Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has appointed members to the Mississippi Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting to address redistricting following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. “I have full confidence these members will respectfully and thoroughly study redistricting, understanding the magnitude of this responsibility,” said Lieutenant Governor Hosemann. “Just as the committee brought forward thoughtful proposals in 2022, I expect this committee to do the same.” Pursuant to Mississippi law establishing the Mississippi Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, the Senate appointments are as follows: Congressional District 1: Senator Daniel Sparks Senator Angela Turner-Ford Congressional District 2: Senator Briggs Hopson Senator Albert Butler Congressional District 3: Senator Josh Harkins Senator [...]
Lieutenant Governor Hosemann Creates Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment
JACKSON, Miss. — Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has created a Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and the Governor’s decision to rescind the upcoming special session on Supreme Court redistricting. “I have full confidence that this committee, led by Senator Kirby, will meet in the coming months to gather information, review data, and evaluate potential future redistricting of congressional, legislative, and State Supreme Court districts in light of the Callais decision,” said Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. “I look forward to reviewing the committee’s recommendations.” The Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment will be chaired by Senator Dean Kirby. Membership includes Senators Briggs Hopson, Josh Harkins, Brice Wiggins, [...]
Mississippi Senate Amends, Passes Teacher Pay Raise
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Senate has amended House Bill 1395 to include a $6,000 teacher pay raise, a $9,000 pay raise for special education teachers, and a $2,000 pay raise for assistant teachers, community college instructors, and university professors. If enacted into law, the raises would be phased in over three years. Teachers would receive $2,000 annually for three years, for a total increase of $6,000. Special education teachers would receive $3,000 annually for three years, for a total increase of $9,000. “On day two of this legislative session, the very first bill the Senate passed was a standalone teacher pay raise. Now, we are once again advancing a clean teacher pay raise for the educators who are [...]
Mississippi Senate Passes Education Reforms, Advances Historic PERS Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 7, 2025 JACKSON, Miss.— The Mississippi State Senate has passed substantial funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) along with multiple bills to strengthen Mississippi’s education system, including a teacher pay raise, reducing restrictions on retired teachers returning to work, and making public-to-public transfers easier for students. “These bills are the direct result of education committee hearings and extensive conversations with the Department of Education, educators across Mississippi, and PERS leadership,” Hosemann said. “The $2,000 teacher pay raise is a starting point, and we are hopeful it can increase as the budgeting process continues.” The bills passed include: Senate Bill 2001 Provides a minimum $2,000 pay raise for all K–12 teachers, assistant teachers, [...]