News | Michael Watson Secretary of state

Thursday, March 28, 2024

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Voter Registration Mailers from Third Parties

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and county Circuit Clerks have received numerous calls regarding mailers distributed by the private entity The Voter Participation Center.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BlackRock Hit With Cease and Desist Order Over 'Untrue Statements' About ESG Investments

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mississippi slaps BlackRock with cease-and-desist order over ESG

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mississippi hits BlackRock with cease and desist, threatens massive fine over ESG policies

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BlackRock Issued Legal Warning Over ESG Strategy by Mississippi

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mississippi Secretary of State Issues Order Against BlackRock for Alleged Securities Fraud Related to ESG Investment Strategy with Possible Multimillion-dollar Penalty

JACKSON, Miss.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Secretary Watson Announces Virtual MBAT Summit

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.

Monday, March 25, 2024

Secretary Michael Watson Hosts the 2023 Promote the Vote Awards Ceremony

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WARNING: Misleading Annual Report Mailers

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.