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February 16, 2015
PENDER: Pickering may step aside, Watson eyeing run; Dems recruiting Slater for Governor
PENDER: Candidates playing chicken with deadline I’ve heard some talk lately about Vicki Slater, a Jackson attorney who toyed with a 2012 run for Congress against Rep. Gregg Harper, being courted to run for governor…. Will Auditor Stacey Pickering seek re-election? This was THE buzz last week among the Room 210 (lobbyists and political operatives)…
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February 16, 2015
Bryant a “safe bet” for second term as Governor; McDaniel, Watson jockeying for a statewide run
Mississippi: Bryant second term a safe bet; other contests developing Gov. Phil Bryant (R) was elected in 2011 with 61% of the vote, after winning the Republican Primary with 59%. This year, he is running for reelection. With the February filing deadline fast approaching, Bryant has no opposition so far. “Its going to be just…
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February 16, 2015
Speaker ProTem Rep. Greg Snowden: “We will have a substantial increase in education funds.”
Education funding at heart of budget battle A battle is expected to begin Monday over how to best spend state revenues the Mississippi Legislative Budget Office estimates are running $88 million over 2015 projections, with another $112 million accumulated from the state’s 2-percent set aside fund, House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden said. Snowden (R-Meridian)…
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February 16, 2015
HB 1338 on wrongful death of unborn child making House Democrats scramble
Bill allows wrongful death suits on behalf of unborn JACKSON – A person could sue under the state’s wrongful death statute on behalf of an unborn child under a House bill. House Bill 1338 is generating debate because some lawmakers are unsure of the intent of the bill while others believe it could lead to…
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February 16, 2015
Greenwood “rapper” Jelani Barr enters Democrat primary for Lt. Governor
Former Greenwood Mayoral Candidate Qualifies to Run for Lt. Gov. Yesterday, Greenwood native and self proclaimed rapper, Jelani Barr qualified to run as a Democrat for Lt. Gov. On the onset it makes sense because he’s technically only the second candidate qualify as a Democrat for statewide office…. …I for one am all for candidates…
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February 13, 2015
Left leaning pollster has Jim Hood crushing Chris McDaniel 62/27 in hypothetical matchup for AG
Poll shows AG Hood to be nearly unbeatable Hypothetical race against State Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Ellisville) Chris McDaniel has substantial name ID at 78% In a hypothetical head-to-head matchup with McDaniel, Hood has a 62% to 27% lead CottonMouth 2/13/15
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February 13, 2015
SOS Delbert Hosemann – Internet Fundraising—Mississippi takes the Lead
Internet Fundraising—Mississippi takes the Lead A new method for small businesses to raise start-up capital through the internet will soon be available in Mississippi, despite federal inaction by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Crowdfunding is proven way to raise funds to start or expand a small business through the internet, typically through small individual…
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February 13, 2015
US Senators Thad Cochran & Roger Wicker Support Concealed Carry Proposal
Legislation Would Provide Reciprocity for Legal Gun Owners Across State Lines U.S. Senators Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., have cosponsored a bill to allow persons with concealed carry permits to use them in other states with similar laws. The “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” is authored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. “The privilege…
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February 13, 2015
Latest Bill Minor screed targeted at Rep. Bill Denny (R-Jackson)
Bill Minor: Lawmaker derails good bills, dodges blame A past master at monkey wrench throwing is Republican Rep. Bill Denny of Jackson, who at 84 is believed to be the oldest member of the Legislature. Last week, an apparent unrepentant Denny weighed in as an advocate for a lifesaving law to bar motorists from texting…
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February 13, 2015
PERRY on Reeves’ tax cuts and ‘Elvis’ Johnson
BRIAN PERRY/Tax cuts and ‘Elvis’ Tuesday, in Richland, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced his “Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015” which would eliminate the lowest state income tax bracket, create a self-employment tax deduction for income tax and eliminate the franchise tax. Unless you are an accountant, attorney or policy wonk, tax reforms isn’t the…
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February 13, 2015
MS House passes election bill clarifying party primary runoff participation
House Bill Would Clarify Who May Vote in Primary Runoffs A bill clarifying who may vote in party primary runoffs is moving forward. The Mississippi House Thursday passed House Bill 1069 by a vote of 101-19. It makes it a misdemeanor to vote or try to vote in one party’s primary runoff after voting in…
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February 13, 2015
Vaccination leniency bill dies in MS House
Vaccination Bill Dies, Other Health Care Reforms Passed in the Mississippi House JACKSON, Miss.–There will be no changes this year to the vaccination laws in Mississippi. A bill that would have allowed more exemptions for parents who want to send their children to school but don’t want them vaccinated died Thursday in the Mississippi House.…
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September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
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September 16, 2026
Duffs again make Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires
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September 16, 2026
Leake County School District released from desegregation order
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Alistair Begg
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September 17, 2026
Casting all your cares
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Richelle Putnam
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September 16, 2026
Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill
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September 16, 2026
I want to see
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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