DISPATCH – Sen. lauds Trump efforts at Columbus stop
The four-month senator has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and spent about 30 minutes Tuesday telling her audience how pleased she is with the direction the president is taking the country.
“You just look at the things that are happening in our lifetime that we didn’t really think would ever happen,” Hyde-Smith said. “Look at the tax rollback, the corporate tax that went from 35 percent to 21 percent, and what a difference that has made in our entire country.”
She also referenced the U.S. embassy in Israel being moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and said she was particularly happy with Trump’s choice of supreme court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who may take the place of outgoing Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy if the Senate confirms him.
“I cannot tell you how pleased I am in the direction we’re going right now, because that, as you know, is generational and will guide this country for years to come,” Hyde-Smith said. “And we’re making sure we have the votes to get him confirmed.”
HATTIESBURG AMERICAN – Shad White talks about his State Auditor goals
#MSSen: Baria waiting on the Blue Wave
“Good things come to those who wait.”- Marshall Ramsey (and others). #BariaforMississippi pic.twitter.com/JqHjunUyNU
— David Baria (@dbaria) August 9, 2018
Hattiesburg American – Gov. Phil Bryant meeting with Trump in New Jersey on prison reform
Gov. Phil Bryant is among a handful of governors and state attorneys general meeting with President Trump on Thursday in New Jersey to discuss prison reform at the state and federal level.
The White House issued a statement saying Trump supports efforts to reduce criminal recidivism.
“The administration has worked closely with Congress to find a solution that reduces crime, enhances public safety, and increases opportunity for those who have earned a second chance,” the White House statement said, noting that the U.S. has 4 percent of the world’s population, but 25 percent of the world’s prison inmates.
A spokesman for Bryant confirmed he would be attending the 3 p.m. meeting. Trump is spending the week at his Bedminster, New Jersey, resort.
.@PhilBryantMS: “You can be smart on crime.” @foxandfriends pic.twitter.com/om2ieQeFEl
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 10, 2018
WLBT – Senator Thad Cochran’s legacy unveiled Thursday
SOS Hosemann highlights MS Center for Emergency Services
Improving public safety communications is imperative in MS, where many citizens in need of UMMC’s services live in rural areas. Thanks to Sen. Wicker, Gov. Bryant, Gov. Barbour, Dr. Woodward, and Dr. Wilson for their leadership in creating the MS Center for Emergency Services. pic.twitter.com/26s6eeoGga
— Mississippi SOS (@MississippiSOS) August 9, 2018
WCBI – Court: State Attorney General’s lawsuit against Google can continue
MSGOP calls out Democrat Jay Hughes
Apparently before you vote in Hinds Co you receive this sticker from Democrat and announced LTG candidate, Rep. Jay Hughes. When he’s not ramming his fancy van into our State Capitol, Hughes and his liberal allies distribute these disguised on Vote in honor of a Veteran stickers. pic.twitter.com/HFmGB8XmG0
— Mississippi GOP (@MSGOP) August 9, 2018
Even better, when voters complained, liberal Jay denied having anything to do with it. Evidently the stickers fell out when he hit the Capitol and the Democrat poll workers happened to be there to pick them up. In addition to Liberal, he has now earned the other “L” word. pic.twitter.com/8HIOkrKoK6
— Mississippi GOP (@MSGOP) August 9, 2018
Magnolia Tribune
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
