JACKSON, Miss. - Beginning July 1, 2024, per Senate Bill (SB) 2545 and House Bill (HB) 845 passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, the Mississippi Charitable Solicitations Act has been revised to clarify monetary donations and charity filings.

Updates include:

JACKSON, Miss. –The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has invited Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson to speak at the Chamber's annual anti-human trafficking forum, "Bolstering Efforts to Address Human Trafficking," in Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 29.

The forum will focus on business stakeholder engagement and practices to prevent human and labor trafficking. Secretary Watson will discuss Mississippi Business Against Trafficking (MBAT) and recent updates in the "Businesses Initiatives Against Trafficking" session.

JACKSON, Miss – In conjunction with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Secretary of State Michael Watson proclaims August 1, 2024, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. This day of action is meant to assist poll worker recruitment efforts throughout Mississippi and across the nation ahead of the November General Election.

JACKSON, Miss. – Candidates may begin qualifying today, August 7, 2024, for the 2024 Election for the offices of County School Board, Municipal Separate School District Trustee, Special Municipal Separate School District Trustee or Consolidated/Consolidated Line School District Trustee.

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Secretary of State Michael Watson filed a complaint on behalf of the State of Mississippi challenging an illegal Executive Order directing an all-of-government voter registration effort by federal agencies and led by the White House. 

Photo: Secretary Watson addresses SOS Ambassadors and parents

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to exercise caution when donating to a charity or fundraiser as there has been an uptick in activity from fraudulent charities operating in Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in proclaiming September as National Voter Registration Month. During the month of September, the Secretary of State's Office, government agencies, and organizations across the nation will promote the importance of voting and the significance of keeping your voter registration information up-to-date.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announces the 2024 Promote the Vote (PTV) program materials are now available through the Secretary of State's website.

This year's theme, "This Land is My Land," encourages students to reflect on the unique qualities and charm of Mississippi, and why they are proud to call it “home.”