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Isaac Orr
Isaac Orr (@thefrackingguy) is a policy fellow specializing in energy and environmental policy at Center of the American Experiment. He also works with the Mississippi Center for Public Policy.
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Isaac Orr
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March 14, 2023
Mississippi can’t learn the wrong lessons from Winter Storm Elliot
Proposals to reduce the risk of power outages by building more wind and solar facilities are opportunistic attempts to “both sides” the reliability debate.
Opinion
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Isaac Orr
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February 2, 2023
Sunshine might be free but solar power isn’t cheap
Mississippians are forced to pay for two electric systems: one that works when the sun is out, and one that works when it isn’t. Mississippi residents are consistently told that renewable energy sources, like solar panels, are now the lowest-cost ways to generate electricity, but these claims are based on creative accounting gimmicks that only…
Opinion
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Isaac Orr
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January 12, 2023
Solar subsidies will incentivize irrational energy decisions in Mississippi
The end result of the subsidies will be higher electricity prices for Mississippi families and businesses. In August 2022, President Biden signed the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” a $370 billion spending package that will do little to reduce inflation, but it will do a lot to subsidize solar power production. Unfortunately, these subsidies will lead…
News
News
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 18, 2024
Pending federal rule change could impact how states fund Medicaid
News
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Frank Corder
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April 18, 2024
Mayorkas impeachment short-lived in U.S. Senate courtesy of Democratic majority
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 18, 2024
Magnolia Mornings: April 18, 2024
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 18, 2024
Poll shows 73% of business leaders are optimistic about Mississippi’s economy
Business
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Phil Hardwick
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April 12, 2024
Airports play a key role in Mississippi’s economy
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 12, 2024
Mississippi Real Estate Commission changes one-hour-drive rule
Culture
Culture
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Bobby Dye
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April 18, 2024
A player’s perspective of Steve Sloan
Culture
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Ben Smith
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April 18, 2024
Walk out music for the outdoors
Culture
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Courtney Ingle
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April 18, 2024
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Weather or not, it’s crawfish season
Opinion
Opinion
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Christina Dent
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April 18, 2024
Recriminalizing drug possession in Oregon is a rewind to failed policy
Opinion
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Mark Udall
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April 17, 2024
Senate can stop expansion of government surveillance
Opinion
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Bill King
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April 17, 2024
U.S. fatalities in 2023 return to pre-pandemic trendline
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