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February 23, 2017
MS House passes bills to help with transportation problems
Two bills alive to boost transportation, no complete proposal A comprehensive plan to deal with what many say is a deteriorating transportation system in Mississippi most likely will not be passed during the 2017 legislative session. Wednesday was the deadline for such a proposal to pass at least one chamber of the Legislature. While the…
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February 23, 2017
Gov. Bryant appoints new DeSoto County judge
Bryant taps Treadway to fill DeSoto Co. judge vacancy Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed a new DeSoto County judge to fill a vacancy created by another of his recent appointments. Craig Treadway of Olive Branch begins on the county court bench next Monday. He succeeds Celeste Wilson, who became a circuit judge for five northern…
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February 23, 2017
Who are the top lobbyists in Mississippi?
Top 2 lobbyists earned more than $2 million each Clarion Ledger 2/22/17
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February 23, 2017
Wilson retiring from MEC, Waller named interim CEO
Wilson retiring as head of state chamber of commerce Blake Wilson, a Delaware native, has many times told crowds of business leaders, “I wasn’t born in Mississippi, but I got here just as quick as I could.” Wilson, 63, on Wednesday announced his plan to retire in June after 19 years as CEO of the…
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February 22, 2017
State Rep. Alex Monsour qualifies to run for Vicksburg’s South Ward Alderman
Monsour qualifies for alderman race District 54 State Rep. Alex Monsour has qualified as a Republican for the South Ward Alderman’s seat held by Willis Thompson. Monsour filed his qualifying papers Wednesday at the City Clerk’s Office. Thompson qualified for re-election on the first day of qualifying Jan. 3…. …“For many years we have talked…
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February 22, 2017
State Rep. Mark Baker makes note of Arkansas, Louisiana lottery income while Mississippi’s is zero
Post from State Rep. Mark Baker (R)’s Facebook on Wednesday, February 22, 2017: “The Powerball current estimated Jackpot is $403mm. Last year, Arkansas’ net income from the lottery was $88.5mm and Louisiana’s was twice that amount. Mississippi’s? $0.” Rep. Mark Baker 2/22/17
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February 22, 2017
@CongPalazzo responds to the SunHerald, Democrat calls for town hall meetings
Palazzo says he will meet with anyone who calls Rep. Steven Palazzo said he won’t be doing town halls but said he is willing to talk to anyone from his district who makes an appointment with his Biloxi office… …Palazzo in an emailed statement said the town halls “are no longer used for elected officials…
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February 22, 2017
Metro delegation pushes “One Lake” project through MS House
‘One Lake’ bill moves forward; fed money, approval pending House Bill 1585, with unanimous support from the Hinds and Rankin delegations, passed 110-4. It would give the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District, which already has taxing authority, flexibility to adjust any future taxes for the lake between those with property directly benefiting…
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February 22, 2017
MS House rejects effort to punish universities for not flying #msflag
No penalty for Mississippi universities for furling state flag JACKSON — The Mississippi House has rejected an effort to punish universities for not flying the state flag that prominently features the Confederate battle emblem…. …The House rejected the amendment with no debate; 52 members voted for for it and 65 voted against it. All black…
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February 22, 2017
MS House Ways and Means chairman Smith kills HB 1733
Chairman: Bill with gas and tobacco taxes won’t go to House JACKSON – A Mississippi House chairman says he is backing off a proposal that could have led to higher gasoline and cigarette taxes. The Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 1733 on Monday. It included vague provisions that could have been updated later…
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February 22, 2017
MS Senate passes bill that lowers the threshold to qualify for a fee in lieu of taxes for industry
Senate bill would cut property taxes for more industries JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi senators want more industrial projects to qualify for property tax breaks. Senate Bill 2939, which passed the Mississippi Senate Tuesday, lowers the threshold to qualify for a fee in lieu of taxes from $100 million to $60 million. Under such an…
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February 22, 2017
Gov. Bryant makes another round of budget cuts
Bryant announces $43M in budget cuts, including $11M from MAEP JACKSON, MS (WLOX) – Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant announced another round of budget cuts Tuesday, and this time, the state education budget is not exempt. State Sen. Sean Tindell tells us the governor cut $11.2 million from the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. That’s a 0.5…
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September 9, 2025
Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State Health Officer touts importance of vaccine mandates after Florida roll back
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Daniel Tyson
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September 9, 2025
NAACP alleges state withheld millions that could have helped Jackson’s water system
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi’s Two Museums: Step inside, feel the story
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Alistair Begg
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September 9, 2025
What are you waiting for?
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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Russ Latino
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September 7, 2025
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 may get ugly, but the result is almost certain
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Roger Wicker
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September 5, 2025
Taiwan has resolved to live free
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