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November 29, 2017
Joint #msleg Budget Committee recommends north of 1 percent cut to overall state spending
Lawmakers seek higher reserves, less spending JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Top Mississippi lawmakers, seeking to put more money in reserve, propose small cuts for most state agencies in the coming year. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee, meeting Monday, adopted a plan that would cut more than 1 percent from overall state spending in the 2019…
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November 29, 2017
Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn unapologetic for proposed #msleg budget cuts
More Mississippi budget cuts proposed; leaders unapologetic “If you define the success of our state by how much money our government spends, then you ain’t gonna be happy with this budget recommendation,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said… …House Speaker Philip Gunn said: “We don’t apologize for that, for reducing the costs. We are constantly looking…
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November 29, 2017
Republicans quietly poised to flip Senate seat on Tuesday #msleg
Republicans quietly poised to flip Senate seat on Tuesday The seat in question, Senate District 10, was redrawn by the Legislature in 2012 for a Republican to win as leaders banked on former Sen. Steve Hale to switch parties. Hale chose not to switch, leaving the Republicans without a candidate in 2015. Stone soundly defeated…
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November 29, 2017
Media pushing “former tobacco lobbyist” as source of ills for lower cig taxes #msleg #mediabias
Analysis: Chairmen tamp down talk of big jump in tobacco tax It’s been nearly a decade since a former tobacco lobbyist signed a law that increased the Mississippi’s state cigarette tax from 18 cents to 68 cents a pack. Now, about 20 health advocacy groups are starting to push for a tax increase of $1.50…
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November 29, 2017
Could there possibly be a different way to view upcoming budget projections?
How would a conservative view them? By Alan Lange You’d sure as hell think that journalists in Mississippi get paid out of tax revenues for all of the hyperventilating going on as the first salvos of next year’s budget cycle get fired. Right before the Thanksgiving break, Governor Phil Bryant issued his Executive Budget Recommendation. Then…
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November 29, 2017
@MSGOP Chair @LucienSmith Congratulates Senator-elect Neil Whaley
RELEASE MSGOP Congratulates Senator-elect Neil Whaley JACKSON – Chairman Lucien Smith issued the following statement tonight congratulating Neil Whaley on his victory in the special election to fill the vacant seat for Senate District 10: “Congratulations to Senator-elect Neil Whaley on his hard-fought victory tonight. Neil ran a strong campaign that resonated with the families…
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November 29, 2017
Republican State Leadership Committee: Conservative Neil Whaley Flips Former Democrat Senate Leader’s State Legislative Seat
RELEASE Conservative Neil Whaley Flips Former Democrat Senate Leader’s State Legislative Seat WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 28th, 2017) — Republican State Leadership Committee President Matt Walter released the following statement upon Neil Whaley’s special election victory for Mississippi’s 10th Senate district: “Neil Whaley’s victory tonight shows that strong candidates with a background in creating jobs…
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November 29, 2017
Ford wins HD 54 seat over Easterling #msleg
Ford wins Kevin Ford carried Warren, Issaquena and Yazoo counties to defeat Dr. Randy Easterling in a runoff to complete the unexpired term of former District 54 Rep. Alex Monsour. Incomplete and unofficial returns Tuesday showed Ford with 1,386 votes to 917 for Easterling. Vicksburg Post
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November 29, 2017
Bay St. Louis Mayor says federal investigation prompting changes in Police Department
BSL Mayor says update near in federal probes of police department BAY ST. LOUIS, MS (WLOX) – Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre said new information about the federal investigations of the Bay St. Louis Police Department could be released next week. Favre confirms changes are coming to the department, though the mayor would not…
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November 29, 2017
Unions vote in favor of contract at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula
Ingalls workers vote in favor of new labor contract PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) – Ingalls union members voted in favor of a contract extension by “an overwhelming majority” Tuesday. Union representatives had to count the votes by hand, but when it was all done, they said the yes votes won by a landslide…. …The deal negotiated…
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November 29, 2017
State Sen. Blount (D) wants voting process more convenient to increase voter participation
Lawmaker hopes to increase low voter turnout State Senator David Blount (D) is working on legislation to address low voter turnout and improve voter participation. His daughter who is in college has spent $20.00 to receive and notarize ballots for both elections. “It is very difficult to vote absentee. You have to request a ballot…
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November 29, 2017
Mumford wins Hinds County Attorney
Malcolm Harrison and Gerald Mumford respond to results in Hinds County Attorney’s Race Gerald Mumford and Malcolm Harrison both responded to the vote in the hard fought race for Hinds County Attorney Tuesday night. “I congratulate Gerald,” said Malcolm Harrison. “If the numbers stand he is the next Hinds County prosecuting attorney.” “The people of…
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December 23, 2024
Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Guest, others dissent in release of Gaetz House Ethics report, call it a “dangerous departure”
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Wicker, Hyde-Smith retain key U.S. Senate committee assignments in next Congress
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Frank Corder
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December 16, 2024
Stark Aerospace adding nearly 100 jobs in Columbus to support new U.S. Navy contract
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Lynne Jeter
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December 11, 2024
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
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Frank Corder
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December 10, 2024
DeLisle announced as site for new PCC GulfChem plant
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 26, 2024
Power of blood
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Jim Beaugez
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December 25, 2024
Gospel Music in Mississippi: Four essential pioneers
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 25, 2024
Think highly of Christ
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Sid Salter
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December 25, 2024
Supreme Court: Awaiting the post-Christmas ghost of TikTok Future and Trump’s return
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Rebecca Grant
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December 23, 2024
Boosting the maritime industrial base for Navy combat power
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Steven Gassenberger
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December 18, 2024
The PERS $25 billion problem
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