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January 2, 2018
State Rep. Banks pushing municipal option tax to address infrastructure in #msleg
Lawmakers preview legislation they plan to file this year Lawmakers had varied ideas on how to tackle road and bridge issues at the end of last year’s session. This year, they’ll pitch even more. “One thing I’m advocating for is that we give locals, municipalities and counties, the option to raise 1 cent or 2…
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January 2, 2018
Waynesboro city employees out of a job, at least temporarily, due to wrangling by Alderman, Mayor
Lack of quorum prevents vote to rehire Waynesboro employees WAYNESBORO, MS (WDAM) – About 60 employees with the City of Waynesboro will be unemployed after midnight Friday. That’s after a lack of quorum by the board of aldermen prevented a vote to rehire the employees. Mayor Richard Johnson and the five aldermen were supposed to…
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January 2, 2018
Cigarettes tax, HBCUs funding draws attention as #msleg session begins
Tobacco tax, college desegregation money among 2018 issues for MS lawmakers Mississippi last increased its cigarette tax in 2009. Now, about 20 health advocacy groups are pushing a cigarette tax increase of $1.50 a pack, plus “parallel” increases on chewing tobacco. The two Republican leaders of the tax-writing committees – House Ways and Means Chairman…
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January 2, 2018
State Sen. Fillingane, new Rep. McGee anxious for 2018 #msleg session
State lawmakers prepare for 2018 legislative session Fillingane is a longtime state senator who represents District 41, which includes Jeff Davis, Covington, Smith, Lamar, and Forrest counties. Finances will be near the top of his to-do list this legislative session. “I’m looking forward to getting the budget done this year. We’ve got some pretty good…
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January 2, 2018
State Rep. Zuber holds town hall in lead up to #msleg session
State Representative hears residents’ concerns at town hall meeting OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (AP) – State Representative Hank Zuber now has new concerns to take back with him to Jackson for the next legislative session. Zuber hosted a town Hall meeting in Ocean Springs on Thursday night. WLOX 12/29/17
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December 29, 2017
What to look for in the 2018 Legislative Session: Medicaid, MAEP, a Lottery and much more
Here’s what you need to know going into the 2018 Legislative Session: 1. Medicaid “tech” bill What will probably be the most talked about topic of the 2018 session, the Medicaid tech bill will reauthorize the Division of Medicaid. Legislature has been asked to reexamine the program and make changes to funding. Those changes will…
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December 29, 2017
Wicker Proposal for a Stronger Navy Bolsters Trump’s National Security Strategy
Navy Plays Key Role in President’s Foreign Policy Agenda During his first year in office, President Trump has focused on strengthening the economy and America’s standing in the world. At home, that has meant working with Congress on pro-growth policies, including tax reform and the rollback of harmful regulations. Globally, the President has continually reinforced…
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December 29, 2017
@SenatorWicker Responds to Mississippi Joining FirstNet
RELEASE Wicker Responds to Mississippi Joining FirstNet TUPELO – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today issued the following statement regarding Mississippi’s participation in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet): “Congress has an important oversight role as this nationwide network is being deployed. I…
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December 29, 2017
Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn express opposition to a state lottery but recognize support in #msleg
Lottery has momentum, not embraced by Legislature’s presiding officers In response to emailed questions, Meghan Annison, a spokesman for Gunn, said, “The speaker does not support the lottery. He will not vote for the lottery and does not support a lottery bill originating in the House. We’ll see how the session develops. If the Senate…
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December 29, 2017
Newly elected HD 38 state Rep. Cheikh Taylor says of 2018 #msleg, “we are in for a fight”
NEWLY ELECTED STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHEIKH TAYLOR GEARS UP FOR FIRST LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The new legislative session is less than a week away, and for District 38 state representative Cheikh Taylor, this will be his first. Taylor said being the state representative for District 38 is a dream come true. He’s taking over…
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December 29, 2017
State Sen. Burton sees a phase in rewrite of MAEP if #msleg takes it up
Lawmakers look ahead to big issues for 2018 session You may remember that around this time last year there was a lot of talk about the possible rewrite of the school funding formula known as MAEP (Mississippi Adequate Education Program). Lawmakers didn’t act on it. No formula was rewritten last year. But many of the…
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December 29, 2017
#msleg considering ways to address funding for roads, bridges
Mississippi lawmakers seek to end road money stalemate JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi lawmakers deadlocked in 2017 over efforts to increase spending for roads and bridges. With the 2018 legislature session opening Tuesday, many who support more money for transportation say support for an outright tax increase remains weak. State Sen. Dean Kirby, a Pearl…
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September 24, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin being represented by a former Mississippi attorney
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September 24, 2025
Governor Reeves approves extension of National Guard deployment in D.C.
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September 24, 2025
Lawmakers consider changes to Mississippi’s Justice Court case limits
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Lynne Jeter
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September 23, 2025
Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 24, 2025
Artist Ricardo Moody: Brushstrokes across Mississippi and beyond
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September 24, 2025
No greater victory
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 23, 2025
Sleeping in the soul of the Delta at the Shack Up Inn
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Starla Brown
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September 24, 2025
Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream
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Sid Salter
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September 24, 2025
Mississippi’s bricks-and-mortar casinos facing unprecedented online gaming challenges
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Ken Strachan
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September 23, 2025
The court rejected a Google breakup. Now it must protect privacy and America’s edge
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