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September 17, 2021
Eliminating Mississippi’s Personal Income Tax
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum The Mississippi Legislature is pondering eliminating the state’s personal income tax to help supercharge Mississippi’s economy. The theory is that such a move would entice businesses to move to Mississippi or to stay here. Some Mississippi policymakers believe that if Mississippi wants to enjoy population growth (a good indicator of…
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Frank Corder
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September 17, 2021
Biden targets Mississippi in remarks trying to justify federal vaccine mandates
Governor Reeves responds: “It is a tyrannical move, Mr. President.” President Joe Biden says he is receiving pushing back against his federal vaccine mandates from states, particularly those with Republican Governors like in Mississippi, Florida and Texas. He says they are “undermining the lifesaving requirements” he proposed. Last week, Biden announced that he is instructing…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 16, 2021
Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith demand Google stop silencing pro-life views and reverse unjust censorship
Miss. Senators are among 11 lawmakers who signed the letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. On Tuesday, pro-life group Live Action claimed that Google abruptly removed pro-life ads pushing a treatment to reverse the abortion pill, a treatment that the pro-life group claims has saved the lives of thousands of unborn babies. Today, Mississippi U.S.…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 16, 2021
Auditor’s office given high marks in review by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA)
The Mississippi OSA has received a peer review rating of pass. The National State Auditors Association (NSAA) conducted peer reviews in late August and examined independent auditors from around the country. Today, State Auditor Shad White announced that his office received the highest possible rating for the period of August 2020 to July 2021. “The team…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 15, 2021
Reeves releases task force report on Mississippi teacher shortage and economic future
Reeves says teacher pay is critical for long term success in addressing teacher shortage. In the 50-page report released by Reeves from the Mississippi Governor’s Human Capital Task Force it details how leaders in Mississippi should collaborate to reform and improve teacher pay as well as expanding the opportunities to the profession, and provide support…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
NFIB reports increased business optimism but continued labor shortages
50% of business owners say labor shortage is still an issue. In August NFIB small business optimism index increased by 0.4 points from July up to 100.1. This included five of the top 10 index components improving with four in decline and one unchanged. The NFIG Uncertainty Index however decreased by seven points to the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
Treasurer David McRae announces Aa2 credit rating for Mississippi
Moody’s credit rating showing Mississippi maintains strong Aa2 score. On Tuesday, Treasurer David McRae announced Mississippi maintained a strong Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s. This credit rating helps to ensure Mississippi’s access to financing which in turn helps save taxpayer dollars. “As State Treasurer, I have a responsibility to do more with every taxpayer dollar…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
State Fair announces 2021 entertainment lineup
Don’t miss musical artists in October at the Mississippi State Fair The Mississippi State Fair is coming to town on October 6th and will last through the 17th. This is the 162nd state fair in Jackson at the fair grounds. Along with rides, food and livestock the fair has announced this years entertainment lineup for…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 10, 2021
Federal. Vaccine. Mandates.
Mississippi officials speak out against Biden’s plan to require COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, President Joe Biden revealed a six-pronged strategy the White House says is meant to reduce the spread of the COVID Delta variant and boost vaccination rates nationwide for the 80 million unvaccinated Americans. Biden said his mandates are not about freedom or…
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2021
Summit Plastics increasing production capacity in Summit
The company is creating 25 new jobs with a $5.4 million corporate investment. Summit Plastics, manufacturer of custom polyethylene film and bags, is expanding in Summit. The project is a $5.4 million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. “Mississippians are hard workers and take pride in a job well done, as evidenced by Summit…
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Frank Corder
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September 8, 2021
Ocean Aero locating manufacturing operations and headquarters in Gulfport
The company is creating 45 jobs with a $4.65 million investment. Ocean Aero, manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, is relocating its manufacturing operations and headquarters from San Diego to Gulfport. The project is a $4.65 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “The state of Mississippi thanks the Ocean Aero…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 7, 2021
State of Mississippi and Government Technology to host Virtual Digital Government Summit
Virtual forum will promote best practices to spur innovation in the public sector. On Tuesday, September 28th, the State of Mississippi will work with Government Technology to host the Virtual Digital Government Summit in order to promote best practices and encourage innovation in the public sector. Please join us on September 28, 2021 for the…
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 14, 2025
Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
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March 14, 2025
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know
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Frank Corder
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March 14, 2025
Senate’s attempt to revive its education agenda DOA in Mississippi House
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 14, 2025
His by donation, dedication, and relation
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 13, 2025
Soul food
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
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Russ Latino
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March 14, 2025
Eliminating the tax on work makes dollars and cents, the spotlight falls on Hosemann
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
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