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January 7, 2008
Smith, McCoy should work to repair rift
The Hattiesburg American, 1/7/8 The Mississippi House of Representatives appears sharply divided over who will lead it in the new term that starts Tuesday. The 122 members have the choice of two good men to be House speaker: incumbent Billy McCoy of Rienzi or Jeff Smith of Columbus. While both are Democrats, Smith as a…
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January 7, 2008
State budget woes imperil Medicaid funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/8 Most Mississippi lawmakers agree it’s a must to find the $86 million needed to fund the Division of Medicaid this fiscal year. But with little money to spare, none knows where it will come from. Without the money, and another $168 million in additional funds for fiscal 2009, Medicaid Executive Director Robert…
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January 7, 2008
Bill amending cigarette, food taxes in doubt for new year
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/8 Passing a law this year that would lower grocery taxes and increase cigarette taxes appears doubtful after two years of legislative debate and gubernatorial opposition – despite the bill’s bipartisan support and popularity among voters. Some legislators who pushed a bill that would halve the 7 percent grocery tax and raise the…
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January 7, 2008
Education top issue for ’08 session
The Hattiesburg American, 1/6/8 Mississippi lawmakers will be asked to pass one of the most sweeping public education reform measures in more than a quarter century when they open the 2008 legislative session Tuesday. But a less-than-rosy state economic forecast and some unpaid bills, including an $86 million Medicaid deficit, will prove difficult for any…
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January 7, 2008
Legislature ’08: Watch the process
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/8 The curtain will rise on the 2008 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature on Tuesday. Gov. Haley Barbour returns for a second term – only the second Mississippi governor since Reconstruction to succeed himself. But in leading state government, Barbour will in great measure head a rejuvenated cast of characters. The 2008…
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January 7, 2008
On Tuesday it all starts anew for government
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/6/8 The new Legislature comes to town this week, facing a lot of the same ol’ problems. But there is always a healthy optimism every four years that can give a new look-see at those same ol’ problems. Let’s hope so. As the new Legislature begins, lawmakers will be thrust into a…
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January 7, 2008
Rep. Johnson makes political waves
Rep. Johnson makes political waves In October, McCoy published a list of 62 state representatives who supported his run for speaker. Candidates need a majority of the vote — which in the House is 62 — to win the position. Johnson’s name, as well as 35 other Black Caucus members, was on McCoy’s list. The…
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January 7, 2008
McCoy’s list of 62 – It has some defections
McCoy’s supporters Tracy Arinder Willie L. Bailey Earle S. Banks Donnie Bell Edward Blackmon Jr. Billy Broomfield Cecil Brown Kelvin O. Buck Clara Henderson Burnett Credell Calhoun Kimberly Campbell Bryant W. Clark Alyce Griffin Clarke Angela Cockerham Linda F. Coleman Mary H. Coleman J. P. Compretta Dirk Dedeaux Mark DuVall Blaine “Bo” Eaton Tyrone Ellis…
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January 7, 2008
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike In 2007, South Dakota increased its cigarette excise tax by $1 per pack, and that increase has led to lower sales of cigarettes, the Associated Press reports. Sales indicate a 20 percent decline in smoking, as smokers purchased approximately 9 million fewer packs during the same 11-month…
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January 7, 2008
FOLO – A question occurs to me
A question occurs to me I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering whether RICO (the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act — here’s a quick plain-English overview of the topic) might come into play in U.S. v. Scruggs. Especially since forfeiture of corrupt gains is part of the play, isn’t the filing of RICO-based charges generally…
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January 7, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 41
Scruggs Nation, Day 41 Scruggs is already contesting Magistrate Judge Walker’s ruling in the McIntosh case that State Farm can depose him on January 15. I would expect he’s going to fight the trial subpoena even more strongly, probably on grounds that his testimony wouldn’t be relevant to the issues to be tried. Because he’s…
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January 6, 2008
DJOURNAL – McCoy merits re-election
McCoy merits re-election The speakership of the House is a powerful political position statewide, and it requires a breadth and depth of experience, plus knowledge of paramount issues, for effective management. McCoy understands fully that the House is the legislative chamber closest to the people. It is no one’s fiefdom, and it is especially, appropriately…
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2026
Hyde-Smith opponents use committee vote as fodder on campaign trail
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January 30, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: January 30, 2026
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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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Matt Friedeman
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February 1, 2026
Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria
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January 30, 2026
O’Connor wanted the challenge of coaching baseball in SEC, and he’ll get one at Mississippi State
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Susan Marquez
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January 30, 2026
March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table
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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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Sid Salter
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January 28, 2026
Restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative in 2026: Long road, real stakes, narrow chances
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Hunter Estes
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January 21, 2026
Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session
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