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Anne Summerhays
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June 15, 2022
Senator Wicker joins Republican leaders to target Big Tech’s biased algorithms
Miss. Senator calls out conservative email suppression. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joined U.S. Senator John Thune, R-S.D., and 26 other Republican senators to introduce the Political Bias in Algorithm Sorting (BIAS) Emails Act. The legislation would hold Big Tech platforms accountable for using biased algorithms that covertly alter the way users are able to see…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 14, 2022
MDOT seeking public comments on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan
Access to EV charging infrastructure at forefront. Comments should be received by July 15, 2022. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing a plan to guarantee Mississippian’s and visitors have access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with a focus on the connectivity of rural and urban areas. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure…
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Guest Editorial
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June 14, 2022
PICKERING: Sound the Alarm and Protect American Tech from Senate Legislation
Submitted by Chip Pickering “The legislation bars tech companies from implementing their own security measures to protect their technology and their users,” Pickering writes. Sound the alarm because Russia, China, and other adversaries are coming for America’s technology industry, and federal lawmakers want to make it easier for them to compromise our infrastructure and devices. Foreign…
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Guest Editorial
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June 13, 2022
WALLER: STEM Talent Critical for Future Success
Submitted by Scott Waller MEC President urges Congress to pass legislation to support straightforward pathway for immigrant STEM professionals. Mississippi is part of a global competition for workforce. For our state to succeed, it is vitally important to increase the number of proficient workers, including highly skilled STEM professionals. Last year, the Mississippi Economic Council…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2022
Inflation hits new 40-year high
Overall CPI now at 8.6% as consumer prices soar, causing pain for Americans’ pocketbooks. After two years of economic devastation during the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of dollars doled out by Congress, and questionable economic decisions by the White House, the financial woes continue across the U.S. with a new 40-year high inflation rate reported this…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2022
BIPEC releases its 2022 Business and Jobs report card for Mississippi lawmakers
The report card ranks pro-business legislators and highlights legislation that supports the business community. The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has released their Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2022 Legislative session. “BIPEC recognizes and appreciates the efforts of these legislators,” said Derek Easley, BIPEC President & CEO. “For the members…
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2022
Conde highlights art tourism as part of Natchez community transformation
Listen to Part 6 in the Bigger Pie Forum series on the community revitalization happening in Natchez. Bigger Pie Forum continued their series of podcasts looking at what is happening to transform and revitalize Natchez by speaking with a local art enthusiast. BPF sat down with gallerist and curator Stacy Conde of Conde Contemporary. Conde…
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Guest Editorial
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June 9, 2022
GUNASEKARA: Republican climate plan will stop Biden’s assault on American energy and American pocketbooks
Submitted by Mandy Gunasekara “Solving skyrocketing energy prices, bolstering national security and improving the environment is not rocket science,” writes Gunasekara. Gas prices have officially doubled under the Biden administration. In parts of California, gas is selling at $10 a gallon. This is neither the result of price gouging nor the war in Ukraine, but rather President Joe…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 9, 2022
Mississippi receives Silver Shovel Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Governor Reeves announces Mississippi has again been recognized by Area Development magazine. Mississippi was recognized by Area Development magazine with a Silver Shovel Award once again. The award highlights Mississippi’s economic development successes in 2021 and the continued efforts of the state to foster new business investments while building a pro-growth economic environment. “Mississippi is…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 6, 2022
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program has nearly 1,800 registrants
MSDH says 15 businesses and 9 practitioners have submitted applications as well as 12 work permits have been sought so far. On Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) held a press conference to discuss the new Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program which opened up for applications last week. MSDH officials provided a graphic which explained…
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Frank Corder
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June 3, 2022
Natchez Chef helping to transform Natchez through her love for food, community
Listen to Part 5 in the Bigger Pie Forum series on the community revitalization happening in Natchez. Bigger Pie Forum continued their series of podcasts looking at what is happening to transform and revitalize Natchez by speaking with a local chef. BPF sat down with Chef Jarita Frazier-King to hear how she is an agent…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 1, 2022
MS Bankers Association President, Gordon Fellows, discusses inflation impact on Mississippi’s financial institutions
Fellows says expect rates to continue to rise over the next two months as the Federal Reserve works to balance price increases with purchasing power. Mississippi Bankers Association President and CEO Gordon Fellows joined Y’all Politics on Wednesday to talk about the impact inflation is having on Mississippians. The cost of goods and loan rates…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
News
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
Shooting reported inside Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 24, 2025
20 years: Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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August 24, 2025
When there is something better than empathy
Culture
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Ben Smith
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August 22, 2025
Women’s archery growing in Mississippi
Opinion
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
Secret rates and subsidies
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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