In a joint letter with Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson submitted an official request to the Mississippi and Alabama congressional delegations to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act which increases the regulatory burden on small businesses nati

JACKSON, Miss. – The Securities Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has finalized the adoption of new rules to reduce red tape on investment professionals through the implementation of the new Exam Validity Extension Program (EVEP).

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's Primary Runoff Election Day is almost here for the Second Congressional District. The April 2 ballot features a runoff for the Republican nominee.

  Candidates Ron Eller and Andrew Scott Smith will appear on Tuesday's ballot.

JACKSON, Miss. – After receiving all certified results for the March Primary Election, the Secretary of State's Office announces a runoff will be held for the Second Congressional District's republican nominee.

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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is pleased to announce a virtual Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) Summit to be held on Tuesday, April 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

JACKSON, Miss — Secretary of State Michael Watson honored K-12 students and teachers during a special awards ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums Thursday morning.

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office urges the business community, especially LLCs, to be cautious of misleading mailers distributed by third-party entities urging Annual Report filings.

As Mississippi’s Secretary of State, I take seriously my role as a statewide elected official to uphold the law, promote transparency in government, and ensure Mississippians receive accurate and trusted information.