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).

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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