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Sarah Ulmer
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May 11, 2022
With 2 months left in fiscal year, Mississippi state revenues on pace to meet or exceed revised $6.875 billion estimate
The initial estimate for FY 2022 was $5.927 billion. April report shows lawmakers’ increase well founded. During this year’s legislative session, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee revised its Fiscal Year 2022 state revenue estimates by nearly $1 billion dollars to more accurately reflect the state’s fiscal position. Now, the April collections report from the Legislative…
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2022
Teachers’ union wins free speech case against Jackson Public School District
Every local school district, city, and county HR department now on notice as it relates to restricting employee speech in and out of the workplace and on social media. A case out of Jackson could force local school districts, municipalities, and county governments in Mississippi to rethink their policies related to restricting employee speech whether…
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Guest Editorial
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May 11, 2022
SALTER: Leaked high court decision puts Mississippi center stage in nation’s abortion debate
By: Sid Salter As predicted months ago, Mississippi is now the epicenter of America’s divisive, bitter abortion rights debate. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Dec. 1, 2021, in the Mississippi case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – Mississippi’s last remaining abortion provider. “Dobbs” is State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, familiar to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 11, 2022
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith refuse to ban lead ammo and tackle on public lands
The Senators resisted pressure and sided with sportsmen in letter to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith joined with other colleagues in signing a letter which encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, Martha Williams, not to restrict the use of lead ammo and tackle on public lands. The…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 10, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues chide Biden admin. for “backseat” stance on U.S. trade agenda
Twenty-four Senators urge administration to prioritize U.S. trade and agriculture agenda. On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined Finance Committee and Agriculture Committee Republicans in signing a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that outlines their concern over the Biden administration’s approach to trade. “Advancing U.S. economic interests…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 10, 2022
State Auditor warns crime in Jackson will have long-term impacts on entire state
White said Mississippi is at risk of losing huge talent magnet due to crime, as 30% of graduates who stay in state go to work in Hinds County. State Auditor of Mississippi Shad White tied his office’s “brain drain” report with the crime in the capital city of Jackson following the deadly shooting at the Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 10, 2022
Mississippi farmers taking major hit with rising inflation, Ag Commissioner Gipson says
One of the biggest ways consumers can support Mississippi farmers is by shopping local. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson sat down with Y’all Politics on Tuesday to discuss how rising inflation and gas prices are impacting Mississippi’s farmers. America, and Mississippi, are food exporters. Meaning, the state produces and exports more…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 10, 2022
NFIB announces small business expectations for better conditions at 48-Year low
The NFIB says that for the fourth consecutive month, business expectations remain unchanged and below the 48-year average. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remains at 93.2 in April which is points under the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased one point to a net negative…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 10, 2022
USDA designates 23 Mississippi counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
Eligible farmers in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas can apply for federal aid through December 8th. In late April, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that farmers in four states that experienced drought during the growing season are eligible to apply for federal aid. The USDA designated 23 Mississippi counties as primary natural disaster…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2022
DHS files civil suit against individuals, companies that received money in welfare scandal
The suit lists 38 defendants in civil action being taken by the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The Mississippi Department of Human Services has made the decision to pursue civil action against individuals and companies that received money from the department as the result of misused funds by the former Executive Director John Davis, other…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2022
AG Fitch joins others in writing CFPB in support of Debt Bondage Repair Act
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined with Attorney General Kathleen Jennings (DE) to support trafficking victims through financial protection. They joined to create a bipartisan coalition of 40 other AG’s to write the consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CRPB is intended to support the mission of the Debt Bondage Repair Act in the agency’s…
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Frank Corder
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May 9, 2022
Abortion in Mississippi to be outlawed if SCOTUS overturns Roe – thanks to 2007 majority Democrat Legislature
What happens in Mississippi if Roe is overturned and how we got here. Following the 2003 statewide election, the Mississippi Democratic Party held majorities in both the state House and Senate. In fact, Democrats in the Mississippi House enjoyed a supermajority. Haley Barbour, a Republican, was Governor and Amy Tuck, also a Republican, was Lieutenant…
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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January 18, 2025
Trump is arriving in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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January 17, 2025
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
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Daniel Tyson
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January 17, 2025
Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 15, 2025
From boot camp to real world success
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 8, 2025
Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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January 19, 2025
Bulldogs outlast Rebels in nailbiter on hardwood
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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January 19, 2025
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Advice from a MS Civil Rights Icon
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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January 19, 2025
Arden Barnett brings the music to Mississippi
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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January 17, 2025
House plan to eliminate income tax paints big vision, leaves big questions for Senate
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 15, 2025
Mississippi sporting a growing ability to recruit and land high-tech economic development prospects
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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January 14, 2025
Path for taxpayer relief getting more clouded
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