Mississippi House Votes to Move Toward Flag-Changing Bill After Governor Signals Support

Mississippi House Votes to Move Toward Flag-Changing Bill After Governor Signals Support
A Mississippi state flag flies outside the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on June 25, 2020. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The Mississippi House approved a resolution Saturday that allows lawmakers to vote on legislation to change the state flag.

The Republican-controlled lower chamber voted 84-35 to suspend rules so lawmakers can consider legislation that will either alter or completely replace the flag.

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Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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