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Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, March 13, 2023

OPINION COLUMN March Madness: Human Trafficking on the Move

As a long-time sports fanatic, I can’t help but love this time of year—March Madness is upon us and college baseball and softball are gearing up. While this brings a great deal of excitement, it can also create an uptick in human trafficking (HT).

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Secretary Watson Announces MBAT Summit at Jackson State University

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson is pleased to announce our next Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) Summit to be held on April 4, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the campus of Jackson State University. 

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, February 27, 2023

OPINION COLUMN: We Must Continue to Safeguard Mississippi Elections

Upon taking office as Mississippi’s 36th Secretary of State, I swore an oath to uphold the Mississippi Constitution and faithfully discharge the duties of my office.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Candidate Qualifying Clarification

JACKSON, Miss – The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has received numerous questions as to the procedures for qualifying candidates for the 2023 Election. To ensure Mississippians receive accurate information, a few candidate qualifying clarifications are noted below.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, February 13, 2023

OPINION COLUMN: The Mississippi Gulf Coast can't be ignored when it comes to Mississippi River sediment diversions

As the only statewide elected official from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I have been actively involved in monitoring the potential impacts of the proposed Mississippi River Sediment Diversion (MRSD) projects in Louisiana’s coastal master plan.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Secretary Watson Completes 82-County Tour

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the completion of the 82-County Tour this morn

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Friday, February 3, 2023

Mississippi Joins Multistate Securities Settlement with Nexo Capital, Inc.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced the office's Securities Division joined 52 other jurisdictions and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $45 million settlement with Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

2023-2024 Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2023-2024 Student Ambassador Program.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Secretary Watson Presents John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson presented co-recipients Bobby L.

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