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December 7, 2016
WATCHDOG – Taxpayer funded broadband networks have had issues where they’ve been tried
Broadband consultants collect hefty fees as they push taxpayer-supported networks Baltimore mayor-elect Catherine Pugh listed a litany of other municipal broadband failures in a 2013 op-ed in the Baltimore Sun when she served in the state Senate. The Democrat pointed to Provo, Utah, which spent $40 million to build a network it would ultimately sell…
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December 7, 2016
Gov. Bryant creates Opioid and Heroin Study Task Force
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December 7, 2016
Sen. Cochran: Continuing Resolution will allow Congress to work with incoming administration
RELEASE: COCHRAN STATEMENT ON NEW CONTINUING RESOLUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act introduced in the House of Representatives: “Extending the continuing resolution into spring will allow Congress to work with the incoming administration on appropriations priorities…
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December 6, 2016
Sen. @RogerWicker meets with @realDonaldTrump Commerce Secretary Nominee Ross
RELEASE: Wicker Meets With Commerce Secretary Nominee Miss. Senator & Wilbur Ross Discuss Economic Growth Opportunities, Jobs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today met with Wilbur Ross regarding his nomination to be Secretary of Commerce under President-elect Trump. “Mr. Ross and…
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December 6, 2016
Wicker Calls on Administration to Stop Issuing New Regulations
RELEASE: Wicker Calls on Administration to Stop Issuing New Regulations WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joined Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and 21 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama requesting his Administration stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations in the final weeks of his term. Gardner and his colleagues…
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December 6, 2016
Sen. @RogerWicker to Preside Over Senate During Vote on ‘Cures Act’
RELEASE: Wicker to Preside Over Senate During Vote on ‘Cures Act’ WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., will serve as Presiding Officer of the Senate during the vote today on the “21st Century Cures Act.” The Senate’s proceedings are aired live on CSPAN 2. Several of Senator Wicker’s priorities are included in the “Cures…
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December 6, 2016
Miss. Delegation Commends Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Roy Robinson as New National Guard Association President
RELEASE: Miss. Delegation Commends Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Roy Robinson as New National Guard Association President Miss. Lawmakers Recommended Meridian Native & Combat Veteran for Leadership Position WASHINGTON – The Mississippi congressional delegation today commended Brig. Gen. (Ret.) J. Roy Robinson on his selection to be the next president of the National Guard Association of the…
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December 6, 2016
Sen. @RogerWicker’s Priorities Shine in 21st Century Cures Act
RELEASE: Wicker Priorities Shine in ‘21st Century Cures’ Alzheimer’s Prize Competitions, Greater FDA Transparency in Major Research Bill The House of Representatives has passed the “21st Century Cures Act” – a long-awaited bipartisan package of legislative items that promises to spur innovative medical research and remove barriers to groundbreaking new patient treatments. The Senate is…
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December 6, 2016
Gov. Bryant advises using caution in doing business with Cuba
Governor speaks on opportunities with trade, education commission While trade with Israel is increasing, opening trade with Cuba is an idea that Gov. Bryant said should be approached with caution. “We have to be careful on where we rush into,” said Governor Bryant. ”Cuba is still under communism… more than likely what Cuba believes is…
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December 6, 2016
Thinking interest rates are likely to rise, Jackson County Sups vote to borrow $20 million
Jackson County Board of Supervisors borrow $20 million for road contracts The Jackson County Board of Supervisors agreed to borrow $20 million for road projects on Monday citing the need to go ahead and a renew bond for projects in the county that need attention. District 4 Supervisor Troy Ross started vigorous conversation saying, “I…
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December 6, 2016
Kingfish examines PERS’ slip in the wrong direction
PERS continues to slip The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System continues to spin its wheels in the mud as the latest actuarial report states that the program is only 60% funded.* The Board of Trustees received the news at the presentation of the annual report at the October board meeting. The actual report and video…
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December 6, 2016
EmpowerMS announces School Choice Rally at Capitol
From EmpowerMS Facebook event page: Join us at the State Capitol on January 24 for the 2017 Mississippi School Choice Rally as we celebrate National School Choice Week. More details on the event will be provided soon, but mark your calendar now. If you are a school that is interested in participating, please contact Gina…
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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