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Frank Corder
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December 13, 2021
Mississippi Republican Congressmen Palazzo, Kelly, and Guest join opposition to healthcare workers COVID vaccine mandate
U.S. House resolution introduced using Congressional Review Act to halt President Biden’s mandate. Senate has already approved a similar measure. Mississippi Congressmen Steven Palazzo (MS-04), Trent Kelly (MS-01), and Michael Guest (MS-03) joined over 150 Republicans last week to support a resolution under the Congressional Review Act to halt President Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 10, 2021
Treasurer McRae calls out Ben & Jerry’s for inaction on discriminatory boycott of Israel
The Mississippi State Treasurer joins 6 state financial officers in writing a letter to Unilever. In July, Ben & Jerry’s announced that it would continue operating in Israel but stop sales in controversial settlements in Palestinian territory in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Some say Ben & Jerry’s decision constitutes a discriminatory boycott of Israel.…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 9, 2021
Will Mississippi join the trend of states lowering, cutting taxes?
The 2022 legislative session is weeks away. It’s yet to be seen if the Governor, Speaker, and Lt. Governor can find a compromise to eliminate the state income tax. Across the nation, state lawmakers prepare for legislative sessions with budgets flush with case as the pandemic wanes and billions in one-time federal funding for state…
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2021
U.S. Senate slaps down President Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate on businesses
Two Democratic Senators join Republicans in opposing the Administration. U.S. House next to consider the resolution. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to repeal President Joe Biden’s federal COVID vaccine mandate for private companies with more than 100 employees. That vote comes after the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suspended…
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Frank Corder
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December 8, 2021
Mississippi state revenues continue to climb, up $124.3 million over estimate in November
Fiscal year-to-date revenues are $438.5 million over estimates. The Mississippi Legislative Budget Office released the November 2021 state budget revenue report on Wednesday showing the state continues to exceed estimates. Total revenue collections for the month of November FY 2022 are $124,250,345 or 30.48% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through…
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Frank Corder
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December 8, 2021
After Biden COVID vaccine mandates get nixed by courts, will Mississippi university staff mandates stay in place?
Ole Miss first to announce it is suspending efforts to vaccinate all employees. On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court in Georgia issued a stay in the lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s federal contractor vaccine mandate, restricting enforcement of the nationwide mandate. This means each of the Biden Administration vaccine mandates are currently halted by various…
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Frank Corder
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December 8, 2021
Judge blocks President Biden’s federal contractor COVID vaccine mandate
As of Tuesday, all of President Joe Biden’s federal COVID vaccine mandates on the public have been halted by the courts. On Tuesday in Georgia, U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker issued a stay in the federal contractor vaccine mandate lawsuit, restricting enforcement of the nationwide mandate. Judge Baker issued the order in a…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 7, 2021
PSC Commissioner Presley writes new FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel over AT&T
Presley says AT&T should not be able to receive federal funding without oversight and accountability. On Tuesday, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D) wrote a letter to newly confirmed Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asking her to take action to hold telecommunications giant, AT&T, accountable for false claims of service. In his…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 7, 2021
Auditor White and Treasurer McRae: Here’s why we are opposed to increased IRS surveillance
Submitted by Mississippi State Auditor Shad White and Treasurer David McRae The IRS monitoring proposal would create one of the largest and most continuous data-mining exercises in American history. As the State Auditor and State Treasurer of Mississippi, it’s our obligation to make sure your money is protected and Mississippi small businesses can thrive. For…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 6, 2021
MS Dept. of Revenue Tax Report Contains Fabricated Numbers
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum The Tax Expenditure Report is not a reliable source as Legislature considers income tax elimination. As Mississippi Legislators work toward eliminating the personal income tax, they are looking for ways to recoup the resulting reduced revenue. One possible source is the elimination of various tax deductions, exemptions, and credits. But…
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Frank Corder
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December 6, 2021
Jones creating more than 200 jobs with a corporate investment of $40 million
The company is constructing their new headquarters facility in Midtown Hattiesburg. Jones is constructing a new corporate headquarters facility in Hattiesburg. The company will invest $40 million in the project and will create more than 200 jobs. “Jones’ decision to invest $40 million and create more than 200 jobs in Hattiesburg is yet another major economic win for Mississippi and further…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 3, 2021
Federal jobs report misses mark, adding only 210,000 in November. Unemployment rate declines to 4.2%.
Economists forecasted a gain of more than 500,000 jobs for the month. On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a jobs report for November. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 210,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.2%. The number of unemployed persons fell by 542,000 to 6.9…
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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February 6, 2025
NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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February 5, 2025
Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2025
Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman
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Lynne Jeter
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January 29, 2025
Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 6, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Red beans and rice, Monday or any day
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 6, 2025
God’s ways are everlasting
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 5, 2025
Servants of the Lord
Opinion
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Gifford Briggs
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February 6, 2025
President Trump’s chance to protect offshore leasing in Mississippi
Opinion
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C.D. "Bubba" Simmons
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February 5, 2025
Mississippi farmers look to legislature to protect against litigation threat
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Sid Salter
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February 5, 2025
How do President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China impact Mississippi?
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