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Last update: 2 hours agoRedistricting Showdown in Jackson: Thousands of Mississippians flooded downtown Jackson to protest legislative redistricting, tying the fight to the state’s civil-rights history and warning that new maps could shrink Black political power. Voting Rights Pressure: Speakers urged voter registration and turnout, as activists say the push is about choosing voters—not representing them—while rallying against Supreme Court fallout. Child Care Boost: Mississippi’s Department of Human Services announced $5 million in TANF funding to expand childcare help for low-income working families, using the existing voucher system. Schools Watch Reading Scores: The state released third-grade reading assessment results: 75.6% passed, down from 77.3% last year, with retests scheduled for late June. NAACP Targets College Sports: The NAACP launched its “Out of Bounds” campaign urging Black athletes and fans to boycott major university programs in states accused of weakening voting rights. Tech Power Debate: Tennessee’s data-center bills mostly failed, but one measure survived requiring large facilities to cover infrastructure costs.
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