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Anne Summerhays
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August 12, 2021
Lawmakers set hearings to discuss potential elimination of Mississippi’s income tax
Two days of hearings set for August 25 and 26th. Legislative hearings on Mississippi’s income tax will soon begin before a joint select committee of eight Senators and eight House members. These hearings are in response to both Governor Tate Reeves’ call to phase out the income tax without tax swaps and House Speaker Philip…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 12, 2021
PEER Committee releases Mississippi Telework Policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee has released its Mississippi Telework Policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report came about after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mississippi joined many other states in uncertainties on how government, non-profit, business and health services would continue in the current climate. During that time, Governor Tate…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 11, 2021
Governor Reeves appoints Christa Alexander to Mississippi ITS Board
Alexander is General Counsel and Vice President of Operations at Fail Telecommunications Corporation. Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Christa Alexander of Laurel to the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services Board. Alexander received a B.A. from the University of Mississippi in 2008 and graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2012. In…
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Frank Corder
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August 11, 2021
Delta Fuel locating corporate headquarters in Natchez
Company creating 54 jobs with a $2.75 million corporate investment. Delta Fuel, LLC, is locating its corporate headquarters in Natchez. The project is a $2.75 million corporate investment and will create 54 jobs. “Natchez is an ideal location for Delta Fuel’s corporate headquarters, providing quick access to the markets the company serves, as well as access…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 11, 2021
Mississippi Book Festival cancels August 2021 event
The Mississippi Book Festival announced today it has cancelled the in-person event scheduled for Saturday, August 21. According to Holly Lange, the Festival’s Executive Director, “We are disappointed to have come so close to the finish line, but growing concern and cancellations from many of the authors and panelists scheduled to attend has led our…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5 billion
Nation’s third largest poultry producer is being acquired for $4.53 billion as price of chicken soars. Cargill and privately held Continental Grain plan to combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a Continental Grain subsidiary, to form a new, privately held poultry business. Operations will include poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants across Alabama, Arkansas,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
Small business optimism dips in July as labor shortages remain
NFIB reports unfilled job openings hit a 48-year record high The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
NFIB announces 100 MS Legislators reach 100% in voting records
The National Federation of Independent Business shared that 100 Mississippi Legislators achieved 100% NFIB voting record for 2020-2021. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea, made the announcement on Monday. She said the total was comprised of 30 senators and 70 representatives. Click here to see the results for all legislators and an explanation of the issues.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 5, 2021
Opportune Time for PERS and the Legislature To Strike a Grand Bargain
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum Long-term consequences of doing nothing spell disaster for future retirees, taxpayers. Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system had a banner year for its investments in fiscal 2021 and the financial breathing room could be a springboard for real reform that ensures its long-term viability. The goal of any reform is to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 4, 2021
Rep. Yancey talks CON laws in Mississippi and potential for changes
State Rep, Lee Yancey joined Y’all Politics on Tuesday to discuss possible reforms to Certificate of Need (CON) laws by the Mississippi Legislature in the 2022 session. The existing structure limits competition in the marketplace, yet enjoys backing routinely from hospitals and other industry lobbyists. Rep. Yancey says enhancing the level of competition in the…
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Frank Corder
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August 3, 2021
Can Mississippi school districts legally mandate mask wearing unilaterally?
The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, COVID-19 cases are rising across the state, in large measure due to the Delta variant and low vaccination rates. This has led MSDH and the CDC to recommend mask wearing in schools while in-doors for both the unvaccinated and…
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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
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
Business
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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
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 14, 2025
His by donation, dedication, and relation
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 13, 2025
Soul food
Culture
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
Opinion
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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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