WTOK – Howard Sherman speaks on hopes for U.S. Senate race
“You can’t be number one in the arts like we are. You go to the new MAX museum and think, ‘Oh my God,’ and yet, 50th in everything else,” Sherman says. “There was a thing that hit the paper that 20 percent of the state doesn’t have access to good food. Given what I do for a living, I thought, I can make an impact on this state.”
Sherman, a venture capitalist, is running as a Democrat. But he says he wants to work across party lines to see effective change.
“When I walk into McDonald’s and I’m hungry, I have a problem, right? They solve it,” Sherman explains. “Nobody says, ‘What party are you before I give you a burger?’ When I’m in a business meeting, and we’re trying to endeavor to fix something or create something, only in politics are we like, ‘Wait. Are you a Republican or a Democrat?’ That’s really not what it’s about.”
Hyde-Smith Campaign launches new website
I’m happy to announce that my campaign has a new website! As your Senator, I’ll always put MS first. I will stand up for our shared conservative values & be a strong voice for our families in Washington. I hope you will check out the site today! #Cindy2018 https://t.co/63OSwtfg4G pic.twitter.com/Axz1b0CfvZ
— Cindy Hyde-Smith (@cindyhydesmith) May 7, 2018
DESOTO TIMES – Eubanks tapped as Emerging Leader
State Rep. Dan Eubanks, R-Walls, has been selected to GOPAC’s 2018 Class of Emerging Leaders.
The GOPAC designation is a list of promising legislators selected for their potential and ability to impact their state and the Republican Party.
“Our 2018 Emerging Leaders highlight our efforts to promote Republicans who advocate for the personal and economic security of Americans. These men and women are a superb addition to the roster of Republicans we are developing nationwide to lead in their state legislatures and/or run for higher office.” said GOPAC Chairman David Avella.
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo announce grant for Port of Pascagoula rail connection
Today, @SenHydeSmith, @CongPalazzo, & I announced a $574K grant to @MDEQ to fund planning for a 4300-foot rail connection to the Port of Pascagoula in Jackson County. https://t.co/KdhebFiCpY @PascagoulaCity
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) May 7, 2018
WTOK – Teacher Appreciation Week and teacher pay
Gov. Phil Bryant signed a teacher pay raise into law in 2014. But still, Mississippi’s pay is lower than all states except South Dakota.
The National Education Association lists the average salary at $42,744. The most recent report from the state superintendent raises that average by less than $2,000.
“You don’t want to say that word that begins with an ‘s’ and ends with an ‘e’ and has an ‘ike’ to it. You don’t want to say that but a lot of teachers across the nation have gone there,” said Stout.
Gallo and Scruggs discuss Boy Scouts via Twitter
Yes. Yes it does, Dickie. It’s those seemingly imperceptible erosions, like the interpretations of the law, that should worry us all. https://t.co/gLvR0TNXoi
— Paul Gallo (@paulgalloshow) May 6, 2018
Excuse me? I do believe in one of the interviews we did, you stated that a lot of your interactions were with men in prison. Great research! The Scout model has been successful for decades without challenge. It is apparent the only need for change is to placate minority groups. https://t.co/5aFBrzBun6
— Paul Gallo (@paulgalloshow) May 6, 2018
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