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December 27, 2017
Secretary of State’s Survey Reveals Educated Workforce, Community Support are Top Needs for Mississippi Businesses
A recent survey by the Secretary of State’s Office of almost 100,000 business owners revealed common hurdles to starting a business, investing, and expanding operations in Mississippi. Chief among them: continued lack of an educated workforce. More than 1,800 business owners responded to the survey, which included nine questions focused on business needs, employee qualifications,…
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December 27, 2017
KINGFISH – Hearing featuring Joel Bomgar talking about opiods – “we have a death problem”
Bomgar on opioids: “We have a death problem, not a prescription problem.” Users would switch to either “street drugs or injection drug use and they are going to start dying.” Mr. Bomgar said that opioid deaths have risen while opioid prescriptions have fallen since 2010. When the number of prescriptions “stayed flat, opioid deaths stayed…
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December 27, 2017
WAPO article shows fault lines between Trump/Bryant/Wicker and Bannon/McDaniel #mssen
GOP intraparty clash poised to shape U.S. Senate contest in Mississippi He told a member of Bryant’s inner circle in mid-October that he was interested in being appointed to Cochran’s seat, if Cochran were to retire or die prior to his term expiring after 2020, according to two people familiar with the situation. Around the…
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December 27, 2017
Attorneys General to U.S. Transportation Secretary: Reverse Withdrawal of Rule Requiring Airlines to Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront
Attorney General Jim Hood joined 16 attorneys general in a letter last week asking U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to reverse the department’s decision to withdraw a rule requiring airlines and third-party booking companies to disclose baggage fees and other charges upfront. The Transportation Department announced earlier this month it was withdrawing the…
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December 27, 2017
State Sen. Dearing looks to strengthen dog fighting penalties
Tougher penalties are being proposed for people involved in dog fighting in Mississippi. NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) — Tougher penalties are being proposed for people involved in dog fighting in Mississippi. Democratic state Sen. Bob Dearing of Natchez says he is already receiving bipartisan support for a bill he will sponsor in 2018. The Natchez Democrat…
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December 27, 2017
State Sen. Hudson, saying he’ll vote for a gas tax, also says a lottery will pass if #msleg leadership stays neutral but he’ll vote against it
What big issues will Mississippi Legislature tackle in 2018? Pine Belt lawmakers weigh in Hudson said despite looming budget problems, something must be done to fix county bridges that are unsafe. “Nobody likes to raise taxes. I’m a conservative, but I’m ready to do something to raise money (for county bridge repairs),” he said. “We’ve…
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December 24, 2017
#msleg 2018 session gavels in next week, likely to be difficult with pressing issues looming
Officials expecting difficult 2018 legislative session JACKSON – Hardly anyone expects the 2018 legislative session, which starts Jan. 2, to be an easy one. “We have some serious issues to deal with” in the 2018 session, said Rep. Jerry Turner, R-Baldwyn. “It isn’t going to be an easy session.” Said Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, “I…
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December 24, 2017
State Sen. McDaniel says announcement coming in January on his choice of next run for political office
Senator, Chris McDaniel Could Make A Big Announcement Soon “We want to see people get up there and shake up the system. So yeah, that is on my mind,” Senator McDaniel said. “But the big decision for me is can I do it better in-state or D.C. In other words would it be best if…
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December 24, 2017
#MSSen doesn’t make Politico’s list of Top 10 Senate races in 2018, not even Honorable Mention
The top 10 Senate races of 2018 1. Nevada 2. Missouri 3. Indiana 4. Arizona 5. North Dakota 6. West Virginia 7. Ohio 8. Florida 9. Montana 10. Wisconsin Honorable mentions (in alphabetical order): Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas Politico 12/24/17
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December 23, 2017
Mississippi unemployment rate falls to lowest level ever recorded
Mississippi has record-low unemployment rate JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) — Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in November 2017 to 4.8%. It’s the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in the state. The November rate is one-tenth of a percentage point lower than a month earlier in October. The unemployment rate in November 2016 was 5.6%. WTOK 12/22/17
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December 23, 2017
State Sen. McDaniel calls federal tax reform “a good first step,” but adds, “that’s all it is, just a first step”
Sen. McDaniel: New tax law ‘good first step’ Republican state senator Chris McDaniel supports the new law, but said it’s only a beginning. “This tax reduction is a good thing, but we still pay far too many taxes,” McDaniel said. “The federal government is still far too big for its own good. Yes, it has…
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December 22, 2017
Senate Rules and Appropriations Committees Release OOC Harassment Settlement Data
The U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, on behalf of Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (R-Minn.), and the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, on behalf of Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), today released information provided by the Office of Compliance (OOC) regarding the statistical breakdown…
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March 23, 2026
Legislation to hold landlords accountable for paying utility bills heads to governor
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Frank Corder
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March 23, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mississippi’s post-election mail-in ballot case
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March 23, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: March 23, 2026
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
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March 23, 2026
Battle’s last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women’s NCAA Tournament
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Robert St. John
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March 23, 2026
4,000 miles from home
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Alistair Begg
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March 23, 2026
Refreshment for harder days
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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2026
Could Mississippi’s conservative, business donors stop giving to Republican incumbents?
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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