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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi warns of fraudulent business filings by scammers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office urged Mississippians to be cautious of fraudulent business filings due to the uptick of complaints to the office. According to Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.), scammers are utilizing another person's name, address, or other personal information to create a fraudulent business entity. Mississippi traffic stop reveals 185 pounds of marijuana in stolen truck In most instances, once the business documents are filed with the Secretary of State's Office, the office is unable to adjust any information contained within the filing or remove from public record per statute. Mississippians may report deceptive filings to the Secretary of State's Office or the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline is 1-800-281-4418. For more information or questions, contact the Secretary of State's Business Services Division at customerservice@ or (601) 359-1633. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Secretary of State unveils TextMyGov for Mississippi voters
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced the launch of a new elections resource 'TextMyGov.' Mississippi voters may now access important election information and report issues via text message. By texting 'HI' to (601) 586-7600, users can initiate a conversation with the Secretary of State's Office to solicit guidance on a variety of topics. Federal court approves Mississippi legislative redistricting. Special elections will proceed Residents can text the relevant keyword to receive an automated response or a link to the Secretary of State's website for more detailed information. For example, texting 'Precinct' will provide voters with a link to the polling place locator. Additionally, the Secretary of State's Office has instituted a new text alert system. You may receive a text notification from the number 80946. Residents who receive the initial text message and opt-in will benefit from election alerts, which will provide important election information. Users may opt-out at any time by texting STOP. If you do not receive the initial text message, you may opt-in by texting 'MS ELECTIONS' to the number 80946. You will be prompted to reply with 'YES' to complete the opt-in process. The Secretary of State's Office will utilize this service to distribute important reminders in preparation for Election Day. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
May 3, 2025 election results
LAFAYETTE, La. () — Bookmark this page for results of the May 3, 2025, Louisiana Municipal General Election, as provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. This page will auto-refresh periodically. Any results posted before 8 p.m. May 3 are test numbers, not actual results. All of our latest election coverage can be found at Your Local Election HQ. Polls close at 8 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
George Ryan, former Illinois governor with a complicated legacy, dies at 91
George Ryan, the former Illinois governor who went to prison for corruption but helped end the state's death penalty, died Friday. He was 91. Why it matters: Ryan's legacy is a paradox — a prison sentence for bribery and a sweeping act of mercy that reshaped Illinois justice. Flashback: Ryan, a Kankakee-based Republican, began his career in the state legislature, rising to Speaker of the House in 1981, before serving as lieutenant governor under Gov. Jim Thompson in 1983. He was elected secretary of state in 1991. Ryan was elected governor in 1999, but a scandal emerged from his time at the Secretary of State's Office. He served only one term as governor. Zoom in: Ryan's office handed out commercial driver's licenses in exchange for bribes — and one of those drivers caused a 1994 crash that killed Scott and Janet Willis and their six children. Ryan was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison in 2006. He ended up serving five years of his sentence. He is one of four Illinois governors to go to prison for political corruption. What they said:"My conscience is clear about what I did while I was in office," Ryan told WBEZ's " Reset" in 2020. "I didn't do anything crooked."
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ascension Parish subdivisions to vote on new property taxes for infrastructure
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Some Ascension Parish residents will vote Saturday on whether to approve new property taxes for infrastructure maintenance in the Belle Maison and Belle Savanne subdivisions. Each proposition would authorize a 15-mill property tax on all taxable property within the respective subdivision. The funds would be used in perpetuity, beginning in 2025, to support the maintenance of public infrastructure, including streets, drainage, bridges, and culverts. If approved, Belle Maison would levy a 15-mill tax expected to generate approximately $26,325 annually. Read the full proposition text from the Secretary of State's Office here. If approved, Belle Savanne (Phase 1, 2A, and 2B) would also levy a 15-mill tax, projected to generate about $99,225 annually. Read the full proposition text from the Secretary of State's Office here. Election Day is Saturday, May 3, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 must present a valid photo ID or a special identification card with their name and photograph to cast a ballot. Voters not in the military or overseas must return absentee ballots to their by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Click here to find polling locations and voter info. Bill would penalize Louisiana gun owners if minors access unsecured firearms; most states already have storage laws House panel advances sweeping bill of Trump immigration priorities 'I never stopped looking': Mother seeking answers after daughter still missing after two years Ascension Parish subdivisions to vote on new property taxes for infrastructure Honeybee Crisis: Louisiana beekeepers report historic colony losses Hundreds rally at Louisiana Capitol for Anti-Hunger Day to highlight food insecurity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
