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January 10, 2017
Lt. Gov. Reeves expresses support of #BlueLivesMatter bill, says ignoring roads not conservative
Reeves: Ignoring roads ‘not conservative position’ Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says road and bridge maintenance and repair is a “core function” of government “and it is not a conservative position to ignore the need or desire to maintain the investments we have made.”… …Reeves spoke Monday, the beginning of the second week of the 2017…
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January 10, 2017
State Sen. Billy Hudson (R) to propose 5-10 cent per gallon gas tax increase in #msleg
Legislators talk education, infrastructure at ADP forum The Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula, which was adopted by the Legislature 20 years ago, doesn’t include everything districts are mandated to provide students, so it is not an efficient way to distribute funds, Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, said. Literacy coaches, Pre-K education, the Educable Child Program, dropout…
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January 10, 2017
Fairley, convicted confidant of Hattiesburg mayor DuPree, files appeal
Fairley files appeal against sentencing, conviction HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) – Hub City pastor Kenneth Fairley, was sentenced to federal prison for his role in defrauding the U.S. Government, and now he is appealing that ruling. Last week, Fairley’s attorneys filed a notice of appeal on his behalf to the United States Court of Appeals for…
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January 10, 2017
Effort to make domestic abuse the thirteenth ground for divorce likely to be back before #msleg
Lawmakers again consider adding domestic violence as grounds for divorce LAMAR COUNTY, MS (WDAM) – State lawmakers are again expected to consider adding domestic violence as a reason Mississippians can file for divorce. In 2016, Sen. Sally Doty (R-Brookhaven) filed Senate Bill 2418, which would have made domestic abuse the thirteenth ground for divorce in…
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January 10, 2017
Steps Coalition protests Trump cabinet, #climatechange deniers outside Sen. Cochran’s office
‘Trump’s cabinet is a joke’ chants crowd near Sen. Cochran’s office About 50 activists chanted, sang and waved signs outside the federal courthouse on Monday evening in a protest against climate change deniers in federal government. The main target of the rally organized by the Steps Coalition was Sen. Thad Cochran, whose office is nearby.…
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January 10, 2017
Lt. Gov. Reeves expects #msleg @EdBuild report “in the next week or so”
Reeves says he expects education funding report within days JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he expects a consultant to submit its recommendations for changing Mississippi’s education funding formula “in the next week or so.” The Republican said Monday at a luncheon sponsored by the Stennis Institute of Government and the Capitol…
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January 10, 2017
State Sen. Seymour’s bill would withhold 25% of admin head salary if #msflag not flown
MS bill: Fly the state flag or face penalties Sen. Joseph Seymour (R-Vancleave) filed SB20157 last week, regarding flying the state flag. The bill would require governments or state colleges to display the official state flag on a Monday through Friday of each week. If the administrative head does not fly the flag, the state…
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January 10, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker: The Time Has Come to Repeal #Obamacare Once and For All
RELEASE: Wicker: The Time Has Come to Repeal Obamacare Once and For All Real Change Starts with Policies Aimed at Lowering Costs, Increasing Access I voted against the President’s health-care law when Democratic supermajorities in Congress passed it in 2010. I voted for the law’s repeal in 2015, but that legislation was vetoed by President…
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January 10, 2017
@Reuters – Ex-Republican Party head Haley Barbour to lobby U.S. for Ukraine
Ex-Republican Party head Barbour to lobby U.S. for Ukraine Barbour and BGR agreed in late December to a $50,000 a month retainer to “design and implement a comprehensive government affairs and business development strategy” for the Ukraine government – including “arranging meetings” with U.S. officials, according to a disclosure filed Jan. 1 with the Department…
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January 9, 2017
Colorful quotes from first week of 2017 #msleg session
Lawmakers wrap first week of session “Oh beautiful ….” — Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who loudly sings this line at the end of the Pledge of Allegiance nearly every day when the House comes into session. “The first rule of holes is, when you find yourself in one, quit digging.” — Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory,…
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January 9, 2017
Bipartisan bill authored by Rep. Zuber would base merit pay on a school district’s ratings
Teacher merit pay changes proposed Mississippi teachers might see merit pay next year under the state’s “School Recognition Program,” but a proposed House bill would change how such pay is determined…. …Instead of individual schools, HB154 — authored by Rep. Hank Zuber, R-Ocean Springs — would base merit pay on a district’s ratings. Under the proposed legislation, districts that have received…
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January 9, 2017
SALTER: Gov. Bryant may soon be a political prophet if Congress repeals #Obamacare
Sid Salter: Health care questions loom Just as well known in government circles is the fact that despite those health care challenges and the unrelenting poverty that exacerbates them, Mississippi avoided the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare” like the veritable plague. The proposed Medicaid expansion that was part and parcel to ACA got the same…
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March 11, 2026
Persons convicted of a sex crime against a child could face the death penalty under House proposal
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Daniel Tyson
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March 11, 2026
Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 11, 2026
House wants to crack down on illegal immigration drivers
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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Susan Marquez
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March 11, 2026
Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield
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Alistair Begg
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March 11, 2026
Battling Bitterness
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 10, 2026
A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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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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