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February 10, 2017
MS Senate passes bill prohibiting sanctuary cities
MS Senate votes to prohibit sanctuary cities MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) – On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate voted to prohibit sanctuary cities in the state. Senate Bill 2710 will prohibit towns, counties, or universities from “purposefully defying federal immigration laws.” Sponsored by Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, the bill passed in a 32-16 vote. WLOX 2/9/17
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February 10, 2017
Rep. Jay Hughes (D) loses MS House bill reading case against Speaker Gunn at MSSC
MS House Speaker wins “demon chipmunk” legal battle The Mississippi Supreme Court says it has no power to settle a dispute over a machine that some state legislators called the ‘”demon chipmunk.” WLOX 2/10/17
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February 9, 2017
Haley Barbour joins the army of casino lobbyists in Georgia
A high-powered Republican joins the army of casino lobbyists in Georgia Barbour is among a half-dozen lobbyists boosting Wynn, a group that also includes former state Rep. Ed Lindsey. They are but a small fraction of the larger legion of pro-gambling lobbyists in the halls of the statehouse. In all, about 40 lobbyists working for…
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February 9, 2017
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves thanks Sen. Hill for school cursive bill
Thanks to Sen. @angelabhill1 for ensuring Mississippi students can read this. SB 2273 heads to the House. pic.twitter.com/QjUZPQzvit — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) February 8, 2017 2/8/17
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February 9, 2017
Sen. Thad Cochran on new AG Jeff Sessions: He’ll ensure our laws are enforced fairly and justly
Voted tonight to confirm Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. I know he'll ensure our laws are enforced fairly and justly. — Senator Thad Cochran (@SenThadCochran) February 9, 2017 2/8/17
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February 9, 2017
Bay St. Louis must pay back $300,000 to DOJ for misspending drug forfeiture money
Bay St. Louis must pay back nearly $300K to DOJ After a nearly 16-month investigation, the City of Bay St. Louis learned Tuesday night that it will have to pay around $300,000 back to the U.S. Department of Justice for misspending drug forfeiture money. The city council voted 6-0 to accept the findings in the…
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February 9, 2017
@CongPalazzo praises MS Senate bill to keep BP funds on the Coast
2/8/17
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February 9, 2017
PERRY: Public policy conflict is obvious with state lottery
BRIAN PERRY / Lottery at what cost? I doubt a lottery would diminish a gambler’s plan to drive hours to the Coast or Tunica to play table games, or spend a day or two at a casino. Perhaps a lottery would diminish local walk-ins from playing slot machines. Whatever the result, lottery revenue would need…
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February 9, 2017
Bill to lift civil service protection from state employees stalls in MS House #msleg
Effort continues to spare civil service protection A measure to strip civil service protection from state employees remained stalled in the House on Wednesday, with supporters lacking the votes to remove a holding motion and send it on to the Senate. The bill originally passed the House 62-58, but was held on a motion to…
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February 9, 2017
MS Senate unanimously passes its version of campaign finance reform
Senators push bill limiting campaign cash for personal use Senators unanimously agree that there should be limits on Mississippi public officials spending campaign money on themselves. The Legislature’s upper chamber passed Senate Bill 2689 Wednesday, sending it to the House for more debate. The House passed a similar bill last month, and Sen. Sally Doty,…
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February 9, 2017
MS House rejects Rep. Holland’s amendment on fantasy sports bill that would enact a lottery
House rejects lottery proposal JACKSON – The House rejected late Wednesday a proposal by Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, aimed at trying to enact a state lottery. The proposal was an amendment that would have prevented legislation establishing fantasy sports regulations from going into effect until a lottery was created. Daily Journal 2/8/17
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February 9, 2017
MS Senate passes bill to add new grounds for divorce
Senate passes two bills to add to grounds for divorce A couple of new grounds for divorce that caused a ruckus in the Mississippi Senate last year quietly passed this year. If the House concurs, separation and domestic violence will be added to the list of 12 grounds for divorce in the state. “If you…
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December 16, 2025
Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
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December 16, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 16, 2025
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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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 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 16, 2025
Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage
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Alistair Begg
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December 16, 2025
Gospel ABC
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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