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YP Daily Roundup 6/11/19

YP Daily Roundup 6/11/19

By: Magnolia Tribune - June 11, 2019

WDAM – Public Service Commission, Secretary of State’s office to implement new requirements to protect consumers from scams

Public Service Commission, Secretary of State’s Office to implement new requirements to protect consumers from scamsThe Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) and Secretary of State’s Office announced changes today to the Telephone Solicitation Act affecting registration requirements of charities. Currently, charitable organizations operating in Mississippi are required to register with the Secretary of State’s Office, but many are exempt from solicitation requirements under state law and may solicit via phone call or text message.

A recent change in the law, which takes effect July 1st, means these calls and messages may be covered under the provisions of the Telephone Solicitation Act.

One of these changes focuses on paid telephone solicitation by charities. Organizations using volunteers to fundraise are currently exempt from the law. Beginning July 1st, organizations paying telephone solicitors will be covered by the Telephone Solicitation Act and be subject to penalties if they fail to comply. Failure to register and/or calling consumers on the No Call List could result in the Public Service Commission issuing fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

Bryant endorses McRae for State Treasurer

 

Hosemann campaign for Lt. Governor raises $259,600 in May 2019

May 2019 donations show Mississippians continue to strongly support Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s bid for Lieutenant Governor. In one month, the campaign raised $259,600.

In all, $2,888,267.67 cash-on-hand remains in Hosemann’s coffer as of May 31, 2019, according to a campaign finance report released today.

YP – Tate Reeves campaign releases new TV ad on Mississippi’s license plates

Hood makes pitch for Governor on WJTV

 

WCBI – Political debates and its impact on voters

Just ahead of Mississippi’s Party primaries, the Republican candidates for Governor will meet for a televised debate.

It will be the second time around for two of the candidates, but the first one for Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves.

Reeves skipped the first go around, but former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. and state Rep. Robert Foster went head-to-head at Mississippi State in April.

That debate will air across the state, including here on WCBI.

Bryant endorses King for reelection to Southern Transportation Commission seat

Thompson comments on privacy breach

 

WTVA – Fulton Mayor throws first punch at Itawamba Sheriff’s Deputy at local bar

Barry Childers

Fulton Mayor Barry Childers and Itawamba County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Graham were the two men who got into the fight at Legends, a local bar in Fulton, according to the Fulton Police Chief.

Witnesses say it started when Childer called Graham over to the bar.

“It just escalated from there. They went from talking, to name calling and then a fist fight,” a witness who wanted to remain anonymous said.

Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson said that his deputy was just responding to the punch.

Gipson: Nature’s Gourmet Farm expanding in Perry County

 

DESOTO TIMES – Republicans meet candidates at forums

0611 Candidates forum.JPGThe DeSoto County Republican Club recently held a gathering where GOP candidates for state legislative offices and the Northern District Transportation Commissioner’s post were able to make brief statements about their candidacy and their main issues.

This Thursday night, June 13, a similar event will take place that will offer Republican candidates for county offices the opportunity to meet supporters and introduce themselves.

Governor hopeful Bill Waller Jr. has already spoken to the Republican Club, while Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and state Rep. Robert Foster are also expected to speak ahead of the August primary.

The candidates who spoke at the recent forum in Southaven included state Sens. Chris Massey, Kevin Blackwell and David Parker.

Congressman Thompson calls USCIS acting director “anti-immigrant fringe figure”, says he is unqualified

 

WDAM – Mississippi launches savings program for people with disabilities

Mississippi launches savings program for people with disabilitiesMississippians with disabilities now have a way to save money without fear of losing their public benefits. The Mississippi ABLE Program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to “Achieve a Better Life Experience.”

ABLE accounts are savings accounts for qualified individuals with disabilities. Money put into the account is not counted against any public benefits and may provide tax advantages.

“ABLE is a ground-breaking program for individuals with disabilities,” said Rick Courtney, chairman of the Mississippi ABLE Board. “Those who receive benefits have always been told that they couldn’t save money without jeopardizing their benefits. ABLE changes the rules. This is really significant n so many levels, but especially for capable adults with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities who want to save for their children’s future like other parents.”

Hyde-Smith gains support for Forest Recovery Act

 

WLOX – Pay raises lead the conversation at Mississippi teacher union state convention

Pay raises lead the conversation at Mississippi teacher union state convention

One group is fighting for change for Mississippi’s teachers. Members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Mississippi met Monday in Gulfport for its biennial state convention…

…“You look at other professions, and they make big bucks. Teachers, who have to have lots of training, and we don’t get it. So, where’s the fairness of it?” said Boyer.

Boyer says the $1500 pay raise passed by state lawmakers this year is a slap in the face.

The union is fighting back by pushing for changes to Mississippi’s anti-strike laws for teachers, as well as pushing for a change in state leadership.

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