• 1 SMART Act Signed
    Jackson, MS—Members of the Legislature, university representatives, and Secretary Hosemann watch as Governor Bryant signs the SMART Act, which incentivizes private industry to use Mississippi universities for research and development.
  • 1 Gulf Coast Research Lab Check
    Hattiesburg, MS—The Secretary of State presents a check for $432,307 to Southern Miss President Dr. Rodney Bennett for the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Lab. Including this payment, more than $2.8 million has been distributed to USM as part of a land settlement agreement.
  • 1 Cat Island Purchase
    Cat Island, MS—Secretary Hosemann announced the purchase by the State of Mississippi of a significant portion of Cat Island, one of the barrier islands located off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cat Island is the only barrier island remaining with significant acreage remaining in private ownership.
  • 1 MHSP Anniversary
    Jackson, MS - Secretary Hosemann shares a laugh with Troopers Sylvester Houston and Shane Boyd at the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
  • 1 Northwest Rankin Students
    Brandon, MS—Secretary Hosemann recognizes STAR students in Northwest Rankin School District.
  1. http://sos.ms.gov/shareyoursolutions.aspx To submit your suggestions for promoting and growing Mississippi business, click here.
  2. http://sos.ms.gov/page.aspx?s=6&s1=1&s2=22 A digital version of the new Mississippi Official and Statistical Register is now posted online. Click here. Updates will be made monthly.
  3. publiclands/Washington/ View Greenville/Washington County Tax Forfeited Properties
  4. publiclands/Pike/ View McComb / Pike County Tax Forfeited Properties
  5. http://sos.ms.gov/business_services.aspx Click to file Corporation and LLC Annual Reports online.
  6. http://sos.ms.gov/page.aspx?s=8&s1=1&s2=6 Search for timber product market prices on 16th Section and other state-owned lands.
  7. http://www.MsVoterID.ms.gov Click here for more info on Voter ID.
  8. http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/sec_char/2012%20Charity%20Report.pdf To search the financial information of a charity before making a donation, click here.
  9. http://www.sos.ms.gov/page.aspx?s=7&s1=1&s2=129 Click here to access training materials and information for upcoming Elections training.
  10. http://www.maris.state.ms.us/pdf/MS2010HouseDist/House_Apr26_2012.pdf Mississippi House of Representatives Redistricting Map 2012
  11. http://www.maris.state.ms.us/pdf/MS2010SenateDist/Senate_May3_2012.pdf Mississippi Senate Redistricting Map 2012
  12. http://www.sos.ms.gov/policy_and_research_enacted_business_reform_legislation.aspx 2012 Enacted Business Reform Legislation
  13. http://www.sos.ms.gov/huntinglease/index.html Interactive application showing 16th Section Hunting and Fishing Leases in Mississippi.
  14. public_lands_16th_section_lands2.aspx Search leasing options for more than 640,000 acres of land in Mississippi.
  15. business_services_ucc4.aspx The most efficient way to file Uniform Commercial Code documents is to use the online filing system.
  16. education_and_publications_ptv.aspx A statewide program designed to educate students from Kindergarten through the twelfth grade about the importance of participating and having a voice in government and voting in public elections.
  17. business_services_business_formation.aspx Search for business entities, their officers or their registered agents, and access content pertinent to business in Mississippi.
  18. http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/business/Tax Incentives.pdf Mississippi offers a variety of Tax Incentives for businesses
  19. elections_voter_info_center.aspx Find all the information you need to engage in Mississippi's election process.
  20. http://www.sos.ms.gov/elections_report_election_fraud.aspx The 2012 Presidential Election is Tuesday, November 6. To report suspected voter fraud, click here
  21. spotlight_on_business.aspx The Secretary of State's Office spotlights 3 new businesses every month.
  22. http://www.sos.ms.gov/page.aspx?s=9&s1=1&s2=6 Working to protect student-athletes and educational institutions by requiring greater accountability from athlete agents. Learn more.
  23. http://www.sos.ms.gov/MorganKeegan Settlement to return millions to investors
  24. securities_and_charities_charities.aspx Registration and regulation of all charitable organizations and fundraisers who solicit contributions in Mississippi.
  25. http://www.sos.ms.gov/about_us-admin.aspx?section=3&subsection1=3&subsection2=5&subsection3=1 Click here for information relating to the current SEMS Support RFP.