Daniel Tyson, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Daniel Tyson

Daniel Tyson has reported for national and regional newspapers for three decades. He joined Magnolia Tribune in January 2024. For the last decade or so, he’s focused on global energy, mainly natural resources.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 30, 2025

Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office

The bill’s author said it would improve cooperation between the office of the State Auditor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. State Auditor Shad White strongly disagrees.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 24, 2025

With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases

"This court is a great addition to our capital city," Governor Tate Reeves said at the ceremonial opening on Friday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 24, 2025

Mississippi Senate methodically considering tax reform legislation

“I think people can have similar goals but have different paths to get there,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Josh Harkins said Thursday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 22, 2025

Employers of commercial drivers could be notified when child support goes unpaid

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

January 21, 2025

Secretary Watson argues for stricter campaign finance laws, points to Jackson

The Secretary of State said the Jackson bribery scandal being prosecuted in the state's capital city "is a perfect example” of how the system is not working.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 17, 2025

Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’

House plan to eliminate income tax draws bipartisan support, but also tough questions from House Democrats concerned about fiscal impact.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 14, 2025

House committee advances income tax elimination plan, floor vote imminent

Tuesday’s action by the House Ways and Means Committee sends HB 1 to the full chamber for consideration later this week.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 14, 2025

Parchman closure back up for consideration in Mississippi Senate Corrections Committee

Sen. Juan Barnett, the committee's chairman, said the prison is unsafe for staff and inmates after years of underfunding and neglect.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 10, 2025

Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it

“This is a transformational piece of legislation,” State Rep. Trey Lamar told Magnolia Tribune. “It totally reforms the state’s tax system.”

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2025

Huge tech investments in Mississippi heralded as changing the image of the Magnolia State

Last January, Amazon Web Services announced a $10 billion project in Mississippi. A year later, another $10 billion project is bringing more datacenters to the state and "thousands" of new jobs.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2025

December tax collection report sparks mixed reaction from state leaders

Corporate tax collections came in over $146 million below estimates in December, sending year-to-date collections $80 million behind pace six months into the fiscal year.

News

News | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

News | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 15, 2026

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Business | Frank Corder •

September 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 15, 2026

All Aboard: Discovering Casey Jones and Water Valley’s railroad past

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 15, 2026

Alienation crucified

Culture | Dave Campbell, Associated Press •

September 14, 2026

Kamario Taylor is blossoming for Mississippi State. A daunting SEC schedule awaits the sophomore QB

Opinion

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

Opinion | Grant Callen •

September 10, 2026

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

September 9, 2026

Daniel Tyson

Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office

With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases

Mississippi Senate methodically considering tax reform legislation

Employers of commercial drivers could be notified when child support goes unpaid

Secretary Watson argues for stricter campaign finance laws, points to Jackson

Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’

House committee advances income tax elimination plan, floor vote imminent

Parchman closure back up for consideration in Mississippi Senate Corrections Committee

Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it

Huge tech investments in Mississippi heralded as changing the image of the Magnolia State

December tax collection report sparks mixed reaction from state leaders

News

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands

Business

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

All Aboard: Discovering Casey Jones and Water Valley’s railroad past

Alienation crucified

Kamario Taylor is blossoming for Mississippi State. A daunting SEC schedule awaits the sophomore QB

Opinion

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Senator Cochran was right on timber

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