YP Daily Roundup 4/23/19

Gov. Phil Bryant has signed legislation that creates a first-in-the-nation tax credit for targeted investments in Mississippi’s foster care system.

Sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, The Children’s Promise Act (HB 1613) will provide concrete assistance to nonprofit organizations working on diverse problems around the state, including human trafficking, opioid addiction, and autism.

Dr. Jameson Taylor, Vice President for Policy with the Mississippi Center for Public Policy explains why this legislation is so important: “No one person or entity has all the answers when it comes to foster care. This tax credit will crowdsource the solutions by inviting new donors to support the development of much-needed services to children and families in crisis.”

State Rep. Anderson calls Gov. Bryant’s Unity Proclamation “hollow,” calls for Governor to “give us a flag we can all rally behind”

Rep. Anderson calls Gov. Bryant’s Unity Proclamation hollow in the absence of actions to back it up | “This year, once again, Mississippi will celebrate Confederate Memorial Day, honoring those who fought to keep my ancestors in bondage.” –@jerameyanderson #msleg pic.twitter.com/YTfEnYl4th

— Rep. Jeramey Anderson (@jerameyanderson) April 22, 2019

Bryant comments on Commercial Dispatch’s Smith “cowardly act of hate” on Auditor White

This is as bad as it gets. The attack on State Auditor @shadwhite’s family is a cowardly act of hate. The @CDispatch has found a new low in racial politics. The @MPAnewspapers must condemn these actions immediately. https://t.co/rOWnJ9pkaM

— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) April 22, 2019

Palazzo applauds POTUS action on Iranian oil exports

I applaud @realDonaldTrump for his decision to cut off Iranian oil exports – aiming to 0 out their largest revenue generator. Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism & the US has made our demands clear. We will not tolerate this sort of behavior.https://t.co/ZCmfjDBQeE

— Cong. Steven Palazzo (@CongPalazzo) April 22, 2019

Lt. Gov. Reeves, family attend White House Easter Egg Roll

The girls were so excited when we got the invite from First Lady Melania and President Trump to attend this year’s White House Easter Egg roll! Proud moment for two parents from small-town Mississippi. We will always remember their smiles on this awesome day! pic.twitter.com/5CzH2cablj

— Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 22, 2019

Wicker warns against government takeover of health care

“Medicare for All” would really mean Medicare for none. This far-left idea would be a disaster for our health-care system. #WickerReport https://t.co/ILWUJbL8cI

— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) April 22, 2019

ICYMI – YP – MAE survey shows members are still mad over pay raise

A recent @MSEducators poll shows their members are still hopping mad over a recent $1,500 pay increase. Nearly 2/3rds of teachers would participate in an organized sick-out – over 30% would strike indefinitely. #msedu #msleg https://t.co/Gw9QHLsFsV via @MSYallPolitics

— Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) April 23, 2019