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January 19, 2009
Tobacco tax: Settle on the amount
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/18/9 After years of sharp divisions and gubernatorial vetoes over raising the cigarette tax, the Mississippi Legislature began the 2009 session with general consensus that a tobacco tax hike would be approved. “Not if, but how much,” was the often repeated comment by lawmakers. The “how much” part may be the hard…
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January 19, 2009
Lawmakers face big challenges in 2009 session
The Hattiesburg American, 1/18/9 Every change of administration sets new priorities for Congress, but the Mississippi delegation will face special challenges this year. Lawmakers will cast votes on legislation that would bring the state hundreds of millions of dollars in new projects, extend health care to the uninsured and make major changes in federal tax…
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January 19, 2009
Senators should assert themselves
The Sun Herald Editorial, 1/18/9 Even though the three commissioners who oversee the Mississippi Department of Transportation must win the support of tens of thousands of voters every four years, the executive director they hire needs the support of only two people to keep his job, presumably for life. When first hired by the commissioners,…
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January 19, 2009
Cooper legislation passes full Senate
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/17/9 State incentives that were promised to Cooper Tire have made it through half of the legislative process. The incentives were offered late last year by Mississippi officials to help keep the company’s Tupelo plant open. The $13 million bond package passed the Senate on Friday without a dissenting vote,…
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January 19, 2009
MDOT travels in style on taxpayers
The Hattiesburg American, 1/16/9 Mississippi’s Department of Transportation leaders are among the state’s most well-traveled government officials, with two of the four having traveled overseas, at taxpayer expense, nearly as much as the governor over the past four years, including trips to Budapest, Vienna, Brussels, Puerto Rico and Cancun. They don’t appear to spare expense…
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January 19, 2009
Pickering joins Jackson-based firm
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/16/9 Former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering has joined Jackson-based public affairs and government relations firm Capitol Resources LLC. Pickering has nearly 20 years of political and public policy experience, beginning with his role in the first Bush administration of helping develop trade and assistance programs for Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics.…
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January 19, 2009
Senate supports voter ID bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/16/9 Legislation that would require Mississippi voters to show identification at the polls found mixed results Thursday at the Capitol, and its chances for survival appear slim. A bill requiring most voters to show photo identification before casting ballots advanced in the Senate. Members of a key House committee later argued over a…
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January 19, 2009
Oklahoma, Ohio State headline draft deadline winners and losers (Rebels)
Oklahoma, Ohio State headline draft deadline winners and losers (Rebels) The NFL’s early entry deadline passed on Thursday, and now everyone can move on with their lives. The college stars staying in school can buy books, pick up syllabi and frequent quarter beer night at whichever sticky-floored campus bar they prefer. The departing stars can…
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January 19, 2009
Making his stand: Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell wants to separate himself from Big 12 rivals
Making his stand: Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell wants to separate himself from Big 12 rivals When he was growing up, Graham Harrell spent a lot of time playing football in his backyard. As will be the case this week with the North team in the 60th Senior Bowl, Harrell played quarterback. Often, he emulated…
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January 19, 2009
Auburn snags Mr. Football
Auburn snags Mr. Football Leroy High’s Clint Moseley, the 2008 Mr. Football in Alabama, committed to Auburn on Sunday, receiving a phone call and scholarship offer from new Auburn coach Gene Chizik. Moseley immediately committed, as Auburn became the first SEC school to tender a scholarship offer to the quarterback. “This is a great relief…
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January 19, 2009
Coaches: Don’t count SEC out before March Madness
Coaches: Don’t count SEC out before March Madness NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Turnover is an apt description of the state of Southeastern Conference basketball, though coaches contend it’s only temporary. Blame graduations, early defections to the NBA, transfers or injuries. Whatever the reason the SEC’s just barely hanging onto a single slot in the Associated Press Top…
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January 19, 2009
Tomlin on Top Among N.F.L.’s New Wave of Coaches
Tomlin on Top Among N.F.L.’s New Wave of Coaches Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers are going to the Super Bowl. In just his second year as the Steelers’ boss — and his first time as a head coach — Tomlin has taken a group of veterans, won them over and put his stamp on this team.…
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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December 21, 2025
The conspiracy of the insignificant
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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