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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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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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March 9, 2026
Lawmakers consider creation of Energy Infrastructure Fund
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March 9, 2026
House looks to ease backlog at ABC, provide relief to businesses
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March 9, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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Robert St. John
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March 9, 2026
The table gets bigger
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Alistair Begg
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March 9, 2026
Cherishing God’s Word
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Matt Friedeman
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March 8, 2026
The woman at the well for you and me
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Russ Latino
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March 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election
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Roger Wicker
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March 6, 2026
President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
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