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January 12, 2014
Rep. Denton who succeeds George Flaggs lands 4 committee spots
Denton lands four committee spots Freshman state Rep. Oscar Denton was assigned to four committees Friday as this year’s regular session of the Mississippi Legislature wrapped for the week. Denton will sit on the Corrections, Municipalities, Workforce Development and Youth and Family Affairs committees in the House. Vicksburg Post 1/12/14
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January 12, 2014
Haley Barbour defends Chris Christie in bridge scandal, lashes out at ‘liberal media’
Haley Barbour defends Chris Christie in bridge scandal, lashes out at ‘liberal media’ Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour defended Gov. Chris Christie in a lengthy interview for “taking the bull by the horns” after a week of explosive revelations that top Christie aides knew about plans to cause a massive traffic jam on the George…
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January 12, 2014
US Senator Thad Cochran delivers weekly Republican radio address – time to repeal Obamacare
“Hello. I’m Thad Cochran, United States Senator for Mississippi. “The beginning of the New Year is a time when many Americans decide to make positive changes in their lives. It can be a time we decide to adopt healthier lifestyles or take a fresh look at the family budget. “Unfortunately, as this year begins many…
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January 12, 2014
Rep. David Baria inexplicably compares Republican opposition to Medicaid expansion to Ross Barnett
Staate Rep. compares Medicaid expansion to Civil Rights Movement WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi “Times have changed in Mississippi yet there are some very real similarities to what was going on in the 60s,”said Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis. By looking at what happened in Mississippi in 60s, Baria said he…
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January 12, 2014
Power rankings: Political editor Geoff Pender on top session issues
Power rankings: Political editor Geoff Pender on top session issues 1. Teacher pay What seemed impossible is gaining momentum after Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn’s vow to push for an across-the-board teacher raise. Lawmakers are flooded with calls and emails. The Senate leadership indicates a raise might be possible, dependent on many details. Would Gov.…
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January 12, 2014
CL Legislative briefs
Legislative briefs Court district proposed The state Legislature is redrawing judicial districts this year, House Judiciary A Chairman Mark Baker, R-Brandon, said. One bill filed by Rep. Rita Martinson, R-Madison, would create a single circuit court district for Madison County. Currently, Rankin and Madison counties are combined in Circuit Court District 20. The bill would…
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January 10, 2014
MS House of Representatives Weekly Summary
On January 7, 2014, the 129th Mississippi State Legislature kicked off the third session in the four-year term. Much like the first day of school, members had an extra kick in their step as they greeted one another with handshakes and friendly greetings. On opening day, the three most recently sworn in members found their…
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January 10, 2014
Sen. Michael Watson proposes drug testing welfare recipients
Sen. Michael Watson proposes drug testing welfare recipients Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, said one of the first bills he will propose this week is a measure that requires public benefit recipients to take mandatory drug tests and verify U.S. citizenship. The bill will include people receiving Medicaid, welfare, food stamps, electronic benefit transfer cards and…
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January 10, 2014
Palazzo debunks myths surrounding flood insurance and homeowners
Palazzo debunks myths surrounding flood insurance and homeowners U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Gulfport took to the floor of the House of Representatives this week as part of continuing efforts to draw attention to the need for flood insurance reform and dispel myths about the homeowners affected by rising flood insurance rates. “There are those…
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January 10, 2014
Study highlights impact of school funding in state
Study highlights impact of school funding in state Underfunding of public education has resulted in a reduction in the number of teachers, increased class size and facilities that do not adhere to safety standards, according to a study done of five school districts. Rhea Williams-Bishop, executive director of the Center for Education Innovation, said her…
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January 9, 2014
MDA says Katrina projects ready South Mississippi for growth
MDA says Katrina projects ready South Mississippi for growth Hurricane Katrina recovery projects in South Mississippi should be wrapped up within the next 18 months, allowing the state to sell businesses on investing in the Coast, representatives of the Mississippi Development Authority told the Sun Herald this week. “I think there’s tremendous opportunity here,” said…
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January 9, 2014
Cochran ‘encouraged’ by effort to stop flood insurance reforms
Cochran ‘encouraged’ by effort to stop flood insurance reforms U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) says he is encouraged by the growing momentum for the Senate to consider bipartisan legislation he helped write to stop flood insurance reforms that are having unintended and harmful economic consequences throughout Mississippi and other states. Cochran met with dozens of…
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January 23, 2026
From vehicle registrations to school nurse pay, House Education Committee moves bills forward
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2026
Bill filed to provide guidance to retailers, cash customers when rounding to the nearest five-cent
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Daniel Tyson
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January 23, 2026
USDA streamlines reporting of foreign-owned farmland
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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January 13, 2026
Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development
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January 8, 2026
xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center
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Susan Marquez
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January 23, 2026
Embrace the cozy practice of hygge
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Alistair Begg
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January 23, 2026
Now is the time
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Meredith Biesinger
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January 22, 2026
The Case of the Dining Detectives: A Mississippi food story with a twist
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Hunter Estes
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January 21, 2026
Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session
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Philip Wegmann
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January 21, 2026
Trump OMB launches full review of federal funds sent to blue states
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Russ Latino
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January 21, 2026
Quit the hysteria, Mississippi already allows students to transfer between public schools
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