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January 7, 2013
Hopeful Bradley Lum alleges dirty politics
Hopeful alleges dirty politics Perry said students attending college away from their home are allowed to vote absentee back home or register where they go to school. But, in Lum’s case, he said, Lum was already registered in Hinds, so it was proper for him to vote and work the polls there. Perry said state…
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January 7, 2013
Medicaid expansion has slim chance in Mississippi
Medicaid expansion has slim chance in Mississippi Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, said he doesn’t think expansion will be approved this year to prepare for 2014. Even if a bill were to pass the House and Senate, Kirby said the governor has made it clear he’d veto it. “We do not have…
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January 7, 2013
State lawmakers to address ban on texting while driving in 2013 session
State lawmakers to address ban on texting while driving in 2013 session State Sen. Billy Hudson again plans a proposal to ban texting while driving. The Hattiesburg Republican told The Clarion-Ledger that his proposed bill would also ban cellphone use unless a hands-free device is used. Hudson said his bill, to be considered by the…
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January 7, 2013
Texting while driving ban back before the Legislature
State Sen. Billy Hudson again plans a proposal to ban texting while driving. The Hattiesburg Republican told The Clarion-Ledger that his proposed bill also would ban cell phone use unless a hands-free device is used. Hudson said his bill, to be considered by the 2013 Legislature, would ban all mobile phone use by drivers younger…
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January 7, 2013
New Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Josiah Dennis Coleman to take oath Monday
New Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Josiah Dennis Coleman will take the oath of office Monday. Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. will administer the oath of office during a ceremony at the Gartin Justice Building in Jackson. A formal investiture ceremony will be held later. Coleman is the second member of his family to serve on…
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January 7, 2013
Better Education for Mississippi to hold presser Monday
RELEASE: BUSINESS LEADERS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE SUPPORTING CHARTER SCHOOLS ON MONDAY Formation of new group of business leaders will be announced to push for a strong charter schools law in Mississippi; group will release statewide survey data on education reform measures. Jackson, MS – WHO: BETTER EDUCATION FOR MISSISSIPPI (“BE4MISS”) WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE WHEN:…
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January 7, 2013
TPM – Steven Palazzo’s statement on Sandy relief vote
Rep. Palazzo Hopes For ‘Much-Needed National Discussion On Disaster Relief Reform’ The statement: “Congressman Palazzo fully supports a Sandy relief package that includes spending offsets. On the heels of a fiscal cliff deal that added $4 trillion to our existing $16 trillion national debt, we must ensure that disaster relief is paid for. He also…
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January 7, 2013
Education to get Legislature’s focus
Education to get Legislature’s focus Building Blocks advocates are requesting $5 million in state funding. Jim Barksdale, former Netscape CEO who in 2000 donated $100 million to the state to help ensure elementary students learn to read and more recently has touted the Mississippi Building Blocks program, said early childhood education is essential to the…
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January 7, 2013
Cash or credit? Lawmakers face decisions on bond debt
Cash or credit? Lawmakers face decisions on bond debt “If we go another year without a significant bond issue, we’re in trouble,” Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds said in August. Reeves, a Republican, wants the Legislature to pay for some of those needs each year using cash instead of credit. He’s also aiming to trim…
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January 7, 2013
Commercial Dispatch Editor Slim Smith makes journalistic blunder in trying to attack Alan Nunnelee
Slimantics: No-nnelee makes a point with (your) pocketbook Perhaps Nunnelee calculated that going over the fiscal cliff would arise public outrage to such a point that the President and Democrats would be forced to make the sweeping cuts he favors. Of course, another possibility is that going into the abyss would expose those who voted…
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January 7, 2013
Rep. Steven Palazzo catches some national heat for no-vote on Sandy relief bill
Remember the 67 Republicans in House of Representatives who turned their backs on Hurricane Sandy victims The worst on this list, and the ones who come across as the biggest phonies, are the ones from places like Florida and Alabama and the Carolinas and Mississippi, the ones who have come running to the federal government…
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January 4, 2013
‘Parents Campaign’ missive begins to admit their pending defeat on charter schools
Per Kingfish From Nancy Loome Dear _________ The legislative session starts in five days, and the sad truth is that you should be worried about what’s coming. Throughout the holidays, I’ve received calls, texts, and emails from folks who are livid about the plans they’re hearing from their own legislators and from state leaders. Likely…
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February 2, 2026
Lawmakers move quickly to appropriate millions in disaster funds for winter storm response
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February 2, 2026
Campaign finance reports give voters a glimpse into who’s jockeying for higher office in 2027
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 2, 2026
Bills focused on student mental health head to House floor
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development
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Robert St. John
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February 2, 2026
Taproots
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Alistair Begg
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February 2, 2026
Eternal peace
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Matt Friedeman
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February 1, 2026
Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria
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Starla Brown
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February 2, 2026
Judges and lawmakers move to remove restrictions on health care in Mississippi
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Barrett Donahoe
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February 2, 2026
A historic opportunity for Mississippi families
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Nathan Sanders
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February 1, 2026
Why Mississippi’s workforce future depends on school choice
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