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January 19, 2009
Lawmakers planning to explore expanding charter schools
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/19/9 Lawmakers will try to help state agencies struggling with budget cuts and consider expanding charter schools this week – the third week of the 2009 regular legislative session. Proposals that would allow Mississippians to vote early also may come up for debate. It will be a short workweek for some legislators who…
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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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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2026
Preparing for death
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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