Mississippi is making a bold move in the NIL era — and while the SEC is the obvious winner, the long-term impact on Jackson State and other HBCUs could be just as important. The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would exempt name, image and likeness earnings from state income tax. With Mississippi already phasing out income tax over the next decade, lawmakers say this accelerates a competitive edge right now. Rep. Trey Lamar framed it plainly. “NIL is taking the country by storm,” he said. “Other states are doing it, and I believe it’s time that Mississippi starts
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