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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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February 21, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker: Don’t Forget About Rural America
RELEASE Wicker: Don’t Forget About Rural America New Administration Should Pursue Greater Access to Health Care, Broadband The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are committed to putting Americans back to work and reforming our health-care system. New plans, however, should be shaped with our rural communities in mind. As Mississippians know, rural areas have…
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February 21, 2017
AFP’s Latino takes MS House Ways and Means Committee to task over gas tax, bond package #msleg
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February 21, 2017
Although bills died in #msleg, Treasurer Fitch continues push for equal pay, financial literacy
State Treasurer Fitch advocates for equal pay, financial literacy State Treasurer Lynn Fitch said requiring the teaching of financial literacy in the public schools and requiring equal pay for women can help break the long cycle of poverty in Mississippi. “It is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. It is a right thing…
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February 21, 2017
Democrat mayor of Tupelo seeking Republican support in reelection race
Shelton hopes for Republican support With Jason Shelton now seeking re-election to a second term as mayor, no Republicans have yet entered the race. That could change any day, of course. The qualifying period remains open for about two more weeks. Four years ago, Shelton himself only qualified days before the final deadline. But Shelton,…
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February 21, 2017
MS Dept of Health suspends pilot child care inspection program
State suspends pilot child care inspection program A pilot program that would have increased the number of inspections of child care centers in nine Mississippi counties, comprising one health district, has been suspended indefinitely as the state Department of Health reviews alternate options, according to an email sent to child care providers last week. The…
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February 21, 2017
MS House committee passes first time home buyer savings account tax exemption
Bill would help first-time home buyers A House bill would allow first-time home buyers in Mississippi to create savings accounts of up to $5,000 for a couple exempt from state taxes. “This is a one-time exemption,” said House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, who authored the bill. “… You’re only a first-time homebuyer once.”…
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February 21, 2017
MDOT releases five-year plan to fix “crisis” roads, bridges
MDOT releases five-year plan to fix bridges & roads MDOT released a map with the current projects needed in the state. The roads and bridges in blue are funded in the five-year the plan. The areas in red are unfunded bridges and/or pavement and capacity type projects. “These roads that are in that plan and…
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February 21, 2017
WDAM: Past time for #msleg to review antiquated laws regarding alcohol sales
WDAM: Consider This: Lawmakers should review our state alcohol bills It’s past time for state leaders to review the structure of the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control division and the antiquated laws regarding alcohol sales. These bills would lead to more jobs, increased tourism, improved convenience, lower wine prices and more choices for consumers. The legislature…
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December 18, 2025
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 18, 2025
Treasurer’s office wants to help families save for college
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December 18, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 18, 2025
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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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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 18, 2025
Craving Crave: Tupelo’s dessert haven that keeps us coming back
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Alistair Begg
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December 18, 2025
A great lie about the Christian life
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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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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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