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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2020
Tax-free weekend coming up in Mississippi
This weekend, Mississippians can participate in back-to-school shopping tax-free. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31st and ending at midnight Saturday, August 1st shoppers can save on the seven percent state sales tax on certain items. This can also include items purchased online. Goods purchased under $100 per item included in state tax-free include:…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 28, 2020
$65 million in state broadband grants awarded to 15 electric cooperatives
Tuesday, the recipients of state broadband grant awards were announced. The $65 million in federal funds were given to 15 co-ops across Mississippi. “This is an exciting day toward progress in the effort to connect every Mississippi home to high-speed internet access,” Chairman Dane Maxwell said. “While money is not a simple solution to our…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2020
Wicker, Smith Propose Paycheck Protection Program Fix for Rural Hospitals
Bipartisan Legislation Would Waive SBA Affiliation Rules for Small Health-Care Facilities U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tina Smith, D-Minn., today announced the introduction of the “PPP Access for Rural Hospitals Act,” (S.4217). The senators’ legislation would waive the Small Business Administration (SBA) affiliation rules for non-profit critical access hospitals and hospitals that serve rural…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2020
FLOWERS: Google a great win for Mississippi
There are two Google Operations Centers in the world – one in the Philippines and the other in India. Google will open its first operations center in the United States and third in the world in Southaven, Mississippi. This is a great win for DeSoto County and Mississippi. As Mayor Musselwhite said in the announcement,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
“Mississippi’s CIO” Craig Orgeron announces retirement, Michele Blocker named interim Executive Director
Dr. Craig Orgeron, MS Department of Information Technology Services Executive Director, announced today his upcoming retirement from the agency effective August 7, 2020. Dr. Orgeron began his service at ITS in 1997 following distinguished service in the United States Air Force as a Communications-Computer Systems Officer, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2020
NFIB reports businesses becoming more optimistic as states reopen
As states begin to reopen after the COVID-19 closures, it seems that businesses are beginning to be more optimistic, specifically when it comes to keeping their doors open. The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with 8 of the 10 components improving and only two declining. “Small businesses are navigating…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
Specialty paper products company to open distribution center in Marshall County
Specialty paper products company IG Design Group Americas, Inc. is locating distribution operations in Marshall County. IG Design Group and an affiliate of Panattoni Development Company together are investing a total of $49 million in the project, which will create 35 jobs. “The state of Mississippi is proud to welcome IG Design Group as our newest business partner and the newest member of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Banks Ask Consumers to Deposit, Use Spare Change Due to Coin Shortage
Time to empty out the piggy banks to help small businesses. Mississippi banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as the pandemic-related shutdowns has created a coin shortage. When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, establishments like retail shops, school cafeterias, and laundromats—the typical places where coin…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
PRESLEY: Wicker’s Broadband Proposal Protects Funds and Speeds Up Expansion
Regrettably, it’s a rare thing these day for the member of one political party to brag on a member of the other political party. But, I have always believed that credit should be given for good public policy regardless of the author’s political party. That’s why this populist, FDR, New Deal Democrat wants to thank…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Choctaws Offering Wi-Fi Access in all Tribal Schools
In an effort to provide better access to technology for its students, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is now offering Wi-Fi at all Tribal school locations. This includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school on Tribal lands. The Tribe utilized CARES Act funding to complete the project. “Our overriding commitment…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 13, 2020
USDA Accepting Applications for Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Although the act allowed for a state hemp cultivation program, the necessary funding to implement the…
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Frank Corder
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July 13, 2020
Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP
In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y’all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full interview below.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 3, 2026
Senate keeps college workforce development, financial literacy bills alive
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Daniel Tyson
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March 3, 2026
Legislators consider tweaks to hazardous waste management law
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 3, 2026
Iran attacks threaten U.S. economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 3, 2026
A century across the water: Ship Island Excursions turns 100
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 3, 2026
Behold your God!
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 2, 2026
Squirrel!
Opinion
Opinion
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Tyler McCaughn
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March 3, 2026
Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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March 3, 2026
JXN Water troubles
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Roger Wicker
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February 27, 2026
America and Europe share a destiny
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