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January 23, 2017
Hernando mayor draws intra-party challenger
Ferguson throws hat in ring for Hernando mayor N.C. “Tom” Ferguson, Jr., has decided to run for Mayor of Hernando in the May 2 Republican primary. He will face incumbent Mayor Chip Johnson, who has also filed to run again as a Republican, and any other candidates who qualify before the 5 p.m. March 3…
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January 23, 2017
CRAWFORD: Two elections bills from Meridian state Reps
BILL CRAWFORD: Two Meridian representatives introduce conflicting bills Meridian Republican Representative Steve Horne has introduced House Bill 305 to abolish party primaries for state and local elections. Meridian Republican Representative Greg Snowden has introduced House Bill 496 to require party primaries for state and local judicial elections. Hmmm. Horne’s bill was referred by Speaker of…
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January 23, 2017
Central PSC Brown discusses net metering in op-ed
Central PSC Cecil Brown: Customers can sell excess power to providers Net metering allows a customer, whether residential or business, to sell excess customer generated electric power to that customer’s electric power provider at a fixed rate. For example, if a homeowner wishes to purchase and install solar panels on her home, she can sell…
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January 23, 2017
Tax commissioner Pete Perry says Jackson mayor comments not true on delays
Jackson 1% tax commissioner: Delays not on us Instead, as Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber puts it, commissioners often hinder progress by getting bogged down by things “out of the scope of the responsibility of that commission.” One commissioner appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant, Pete Perry, took the mayor to task in a Jan. 11 letter…
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January 23, 2017
PENDER gives teachers’ perspective on #msleg ed reforms
GEOFF PENDER: Seldom heard from in education debate: teachers Legislative leaders have expressed an urge to put “more money in the classroom” with K-12 spending. Teachers appear to agree with this, but I wonder if they’re on the same page with what “in the classroom” means. The legislative leaders mean less money going to administration.…
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January 23, 2017
#msleg quotes in the news from last week
Legislature Week 3: ‘Orwell on LSD’; raises amid cuts “This sounds like a trial lawyer’s dream. Did trial lawyers ask you for this bill? … I do some defense work, but I lean more towards plaintiffs … I don’t know whether I like your bill or not.” — Rep. Ed Blackmon, D-Canton, a lawyer, on…
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January 23, 2017
HALL: #msleg left with wait-and-see-if-the-federal-government-will-bail-us-out approach on roads
SAM HALL: Waiting for Godot: Lawmakers, Trump and infrastructure The latest idea to address Mississippi’s desperate need for multimillion-dollar road and bridge upgrades is to wait and see what President Donald Trump unveils in his infrastructure initiative… …Instead, we’re left with the wait-and-see-if-the-federal-government-will-bail-us-out approach. The problem is that Trump’s infrastructure plan likely is not going…
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January 23, 2017
LATINO: If #msleg pursues internet sales tax hopefully they will offset with tax reduction
Russ Latino: Internet sales tax on the menu? People like to shop online. Government likes to collect taxes. Put those two things together and calls to force out-of-state online businesses to collect sales tax are not far behind. There are arguments on both sides of the “internet sales tax” debate, including whether it’s unconstitutional…. …However,…
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January 23, 2017
Freebies galore during #msleg
Big difference between statehouse, real world? Free stuff! The freebies are not limited to lawmakers. They are generally available to anyone who walks up, including Capitol staffers, lobbyists, journalists and random people visiting the building. There are also plenty of freebies available at the invitation-only events for lawmakers, including steak dinners with lobbyists and a…
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January 23, 2017
State Rep. Charles Young goes “On the Record” on WTOK
WTOK 1/22/17
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January 23, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration
RELEASE Wicker Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States: “Congratulations to our new President on this historic day. Once again, America is a shining example to the world of what a…
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January 21, 2017
Gov. @PhilBryantMS video from the stand of @realDonaldTrump taking oath of office
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September 4, 2026
EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2026
MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program
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September 4, 2026
Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
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Marisa Atkinson
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September 4, 2026
College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future
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Susan Marquez
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September 4, 2026
Mississippi Culture Bearer: Linda Ross-Aldy, a champion of Oakland
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Alistair Begg
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September 4, 2026
Get up and get on
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Mike Chaney
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September 3, 2026
Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options
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Sid Salter
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September 2, 2026
For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
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