For some farmers, the larger concern is not just a new product entering the market. They said small farms have been under strain for years because of regulation, rising costs and limited ways to get products to customers.
The effort is aimed at building support for Senate Bill 2614, which would give county law enforcement the authority to use radar for speed enforcement.
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt certain roadway safety records from the state’s Public Records Act, including inspection reports used to evaluate potentially hazardous bridges and road conditions.
Layne Bruce, Opinion Contributor
• February 23, 2026
With broad support, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed two bills last week that would close off many records related to bridge and roadway safety, as well as exempt large swaths of personally identifiable information from many documents.
Mississippi lawmakers are debating whether the state’s more than 20-year-old public notice law does enough to ensure residents know about those changes before they happen.
The bill is designed to address gaps in the state’s workforce by helping adults complete certificates or associate degrees aligned with Mississippi’s priority occupations.
