Mississippi made history this week as the first U.S. state, aside from oil-rich Alaska, to pass legislation aimed at phasing out its income tax. This monumental achievement marked a significant ...

Mississippi’s school choice policies shift public funds to private schools, raising taxes and draining resources from public ...

As budget talks stall in Washington, a new report revealed the negative impact on Mississippi from a failure to address expiring tax credits for healthcare. Enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs), helped ...

Several Mississippi counties can expect to see tax cuts in the coming years thanks to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Nationally, the average tax cut for individuals in 2026 is expected to be $3,752 ...

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is just days away in Mississippi. Hunters can buy gear for the upcoming season. The holiday means state sales tax will not be charged on eligible items.

The Magnolia state plans to eliminate its personal income tax. This will help Mississippi join its northern neighbor Tennessee and several other nearby states in not taxing work or investment. The ...

Gov. Tate Reeves delivers his State of the State Address from the south steps of the State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Jackson. Vickie D. King Mississippi Today House Ways and Means Chair ...

Look smart for less money. If you need to save on back-to-school shopping, cash in this tax-free weekend in Mississippi now. It's happening now. The state sales tax holiday will cut down out-of-pocket ...

A look at nine designated Opportunity Zones, something Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor John Horhn says his administration plans ...

Mississippi Democrats appear to have broken a Republican supermajority in the state Senate. They claim victories in two ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Rocking on his front porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound, former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes questions how anyone wouldn’t want to live there. “People are always going to ...