Geoff Pender

Shad White's $2 million report is mostly a rehash of never enacted ideas to cut state spending that someone could have cobbled together after spending a day or two on Google.

It would be hard to come up with a list of top Mississippi politicians who wouldn't consider taking a "free shot" at running for U.S. Senate.

Secretary of State Michael Watson talks with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance ahead of Tuesday's election. He urges voters to remember sacrifices many have made to protect Americans' voting rights and get to the polls, and he weighs in on whether a recent court ruling on absentee vote counting will impact this year's elections.

State Auditor Shad White released a study Monday that identified more than $335 million in government spending that could be trimmed.

Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison get an update on the state's medical cannabis program from Angie Calhoun, founder and CEO of the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance. Calhoun became an advocate for medical marijuana when her son suffered debilitating Lyme Disease symptoms but could not try cannabis treatment in Mississippi. Her alliance provides many resources for patients and practitioners. Go to https://www.mscannapatient.com/.

Trey Lamar brought home millions to his Tate County, even while similarly sized counties and much larger areas across state received little.

Rep. Trey Lamar helped steer $400,000 in taxpayer funds to repave a quiet, already well-paved Jackson cul-de-sac where he owns a home.

More than $7 million in state dollars improved the neighborhood — including a private country club golf course — where Rep. Trey Lamar lives.

Lawmakers looking for ways to cut state taxes heard from local officials about their need for adequate and stable infrastructure funding.

The ballot is still pending approval of candidates and their paperwork by the Mississippi State Board of Election Commissioners.