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Sarah Ulmer
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October 27, 2021
PEER releases report on privatization of Child Support Enforcement
PEER found that positive and negative impacts of the decision by the Mississippi Department of Human Services to privatize Child Support Enforcement (CSE) varied since 2016. The Mississippi Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) released its report titled “An Evaluation of the Privatization of the Child Support Enforcement by the Mississippi Department…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2021
DEAN: Tech is Taking Mississippi Education To The Next Level, Literally
Submitted by Dr. Jason Dean Advances in classroom technology are boosting Mississippi’s education into the 21st century and up the national rankings. For decades, Mississippi was behind in education. However, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many advancements that are giving Mississippi hope and a promising future. Although the state was already working hard on improving education,…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2021
Voyant Beauty increasing capacity in Olive Branch
The company is investing $13.17 million and creating 80 jobs while retaining 57 others. Voyant Beauty, manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, is expanding in Olive Branch. The project is a $13.17 million corporate investment and will create 80 new jobs and retain 57 existing jobs. “Economic development is highly competitive among states, and Voyant Beauty’s decision…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2021
Ingalls workers concerned Mississippi, lawmakers aren’t fighting Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates
While they don’t represent districts where the shipyard is located, two state legislators – Rep. Owen and Sen. McDaniel – are speaking out. Since President Joe Biden handed down the mandate that all employees of federal contractors be vaccinated or face termination of their contracts, Mississippi’s largest industrial employer – Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding – has…
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Frank Corder
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October 26, 2021
Madera Fuels locating collection and processing operations in Vicksburg
The company is creating 30 jobs with a $4.859 million corporate investment. Recycling company Madera Fuels is locating material collection and processing operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $4.859 million corporate investment and will create 30 jobs. “While Mississippi remains steadfast in its efforts to recruit traditional economic development projects, our economic development team also…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 25, 2021
Hyde-Smith welcomes $1.87 million from USDA Rural Development Grants
Grants given for distance learning and telehealth projects in three Mississippi school districts Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the award of grants worth more than $1.87 million for distance learning and telehealth networks in three rural Mississippi school districts. The USDA Rural Development approved Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program grants to West Point Consolidated…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 22, 2021
MEC’s annual Hob Nob back in person in Jackson
The Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hob Nob event will be back in person on Thursday, October 28 in downtown Jackson. The event will take place at the Mississippi Coliseum starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost of admission for members is $60 and for non-members it is $90. The event will feature its traditional political speaking,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 22, 2021
GIPSON: Government Policies Creating Serious Challenges for Commerce
Submitted by Andy Gipson, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce “There is a coming crisis in American commerce fueled by an idle workforce, supply chain shortages, inflation, and federal mandates.” As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, 2021 is shaping up as another one for the books. While life for many is getting back…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2021
Insurance Commissioner Chaney: Biden’s tax proposal will drive property insurance higher for Mississippians
“As your Insurance Commissioner, protecting consumers in the State of Mississippi is my number one priority,” Chaney says. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is raising awareness of what President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” tax proposals making their way through Congress could mean to Magnolia State property owners. Chaney joined Y’all Politics on Thursday to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 21, 2021
Mississippi businesses speak out against proposed IRS reporting
MEC and MBA oppose intrusive IRS reporting proposal by Biden administration. Lawmakers in D.C. are discussing a Biden Administration proposal that would require banks and financial service providers to report transactions in Mississippians personal or business bank accounts. The Mississippi Economic Council and Mississippi Bankers Association are opposed to this proposal because they say it…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 21, 2021
FOOTE: Natural Gas Rocks the World
Submitted by Ashby Foote, Bigger Pie Forum Price discovery is a critical component of free market economies. It is how entrepreneurs, businesses and investors identify risks and opportunities as they allocate capital to both avoid pitfalls and exploit new developments across the economy. Low prices might mean excess supply or perhaps slumping demand. Higher prices…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 20, 2021
Medical marijuana draft in possible final form, waits for special session
State Senator Blackwell says he does not anticipate any additional changes to current draft of medical marijuana bill. As of mid-October, there is still no sign that Governor Tate Reeves will call a special session for medical marijuana. During an interview on SuperTalk radio, State Senator Kevin Blackwell, a major player in the crafting of…
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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August 26, 2025
August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease
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Daniel Tyson
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August 26, 2025
Jackson Police Chief resigns; Hinds County Sheriff named interim top cop in capital city
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 26, 2025
Student assessment scores see slight drop in Mississippi
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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Meredith Biesinger
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August 26, 2025
Mississippi’s place on the Great Loop
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 26, 2025
The Lord of all nations
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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August 25, 2025
College football is back: Miss. State at Southern Miss, Georgia State at Ole Miss
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
Secret rates and subsidies
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
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