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December 5, 2016

State Rep. Chism looks to tackle uninsured motorists #msleg

Lawmaker wants crackdown on uninsured motorists The Legislature in 2017 is expected to again tackle an age-old problem: uninsured motorists on Mississippi roads. “What we are hoping to do is pass a bill that gives the authority for a tax collector to verify insurance coverage when someone renews their car tag,” said House Insurance Chairman…

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December 5, 2016

Gov. Phil Bryant chair-elect of Education Commission of the States

Governor Phil Bryant is chair-elect of the Education Commission of the States. Bryant made the announcement on the Paul Gallo Show Monday morning on SuperTalk Radio. The Governor also serves as chairman of Jobs for America’s Graduates. Bryant expressed his intent to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos in these roles…

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December 5, 2016

Sen. @RogerWicker focused on helping Republican win Louisiana Senate race

Louisiana Senate race is next priority for Republicans Sen. Roger Wicker led the successful campaign to retain GOP control of the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, but he said this week his job isn’t done. The Mississippi senator spent Monday in Louisiana trying to help fellow Republican John Kennedy in his…

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December 2, 2016

@CongPalazzo Supports Bill to Fund Military

RELEASE: Palazzo Supports Bill to Fund Military Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act to continue funding our Military. “Unfortunately, the world is not becoming a safer place but ever more dangerous. Which is why it is vital that we continue to…

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December 2, 2016

Palazzo Praises Fellow Marine ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis as Defense Secretary

RELEASE: Palazzo Praises Fellow Marine ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis as Defense Secretary Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump announced his decision to nominate retired General James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense. “President Trump could not have chosen a better person to serve as…

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December 2, 2016

Sen. Wicker pleased with @realDonaldTrump pick of Mattis for Secretary of Defense

RELEASE: Wicker Statement on Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Defense WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to name Gen. James Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense: “I am pleased that the President-elect has chosen…

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December 2, 2016

State Reps Carpenter, Moore visit Congressman Trent Kelly in DC

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December 2, 2016

Sen. Cochran pleased with vote to extend Iran sanctions

Pleased with the 99-0 Senate vote to extend #sanctions against Iran for 10 more years. Iran must be held accountable for its actions. — Senator Thad Cochran (@SenThadCochran) December 1, 2016 12/1/16

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December 2, 2016

PEER recommends state giving more weight to cost in bid process

PEER: Medicaid should focus more on cost with bidding The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER, examined Medicaid bidding process for the contract, and the way the current company handles complaints about service from the drivers it uses. PEER recommends the state in its bidding process for the services “assign…

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December 2, 2016

With Lt. Gov. Reeves’ appointments, PEER up and running again

After long hiatus, PEER watchdog panel running again The state Legislature’s “watchdog” committee is back up and running after a long hiatus and has issued its first report since late 2015. The committee had been defunct much of this year, with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves delaying his Senate appointments to the Joint Legislative Committee on…

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December 2, 2016

Gov. Bryant meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Gov. Bryant meets with Israel’s prime minister Gov. Phil Bryant is still in Israel and Thursday he met with the country’s prime minister. Bryant tweeted Thursday that he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. WJTV 12/1/16

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December 2, 2016

Sen. Wicker Votes to Extend Sanctions on Iran

RELEASE: Wicker Votes to Extend Sanctions on Iran Miss. Senator Says Obama’s Doctrine of ‘Strategic Patience’ Not Working WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to extend economic sanctions on the Iranian regime through 2026. The sanctions will expire at the end of the…

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April 30, 2026

U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

News | Frank Corder •

April 30, 2026

With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 30, 2026

State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 30, 2026

Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 30, 2026

The ultimate reality

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 29, 2026

“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 29, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 29, 2026

Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

April 24, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

State Rep. Chism looks to tackle uninsured motorists #msleg

Gov. Phil Bryant chair-elect of Education Commission of the States

Sen. @RogerWicker focused on helping Republican win Louisiana Senate race

@CongPalazzo Supports Bill to Fund Military

Palazzo Praises Fellow Marine ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis as Defense Secretary

Sen. Wicker pleased with @realDonaldTrump pick of Mattis for Secretary of Defense

State Reps Carpenter, Moore visit Congressman Trent Kelly in DC

Sen. Cochran pleased with vote to extend Iran sanctions

PEER recommends state giving more weight to cost in bid process

With Lt. Gov. Reeves’ appointments, PEER up and running again

Gov. Bryant meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Sen. Wicker Votes to Extend Sanctions on Iran

News

U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30

State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter

Business

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg

The ultimate reality

“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis

Opinion

U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi

Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd

Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China

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