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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2022
Life breathes a sigh of relief as Senate Democrats’ attempt to codify, expand abortion fails
The “extreme” legislation would have made abortion a statutory right, allowed abortion up to birth and abolished state laws regulating the procedure. Over the last week, Americans learned that a majority of Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade this summer and send the decision on how best to regulate abortion…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 11, 2022
Hyde-Smith looks to funding needs for USDA Watershed, Flood Prevention Operations program
Ag. Secretary assures FY22 watershed funding secured by Hyde-Smith will help address damages caused by June 2021 excessive rain event. On Tuesday, the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hosted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at a hearing to review the FY2023 budget request for the USDA and related agencies, like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and…
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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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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2025
Mississippi Senators among those wanting FEMA to scrap Biden-era flood insurance premiums
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2025
Could Mississippi’s Guest be the next House Homeland Security Committee chairman?
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Peter Smith, Associated Press
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June 10, 2025
Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and ‘willful childlessness’
Business
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 6, 2025
Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
Culture
Culture
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Associated Press
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June 10, 2025
NCAA says online abuse related to sports betting declined during this year’s March Madness
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 10, 2025
The Lucky Rabbit: A treasure hunt through Hattiesburg’s most charming time capsule
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 10, 2025
Here is love
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 10, 2025
State revenue, spending soared even as lawmakers cut taxes
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 6, 2025
Make America Boring Again
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 4, 2025
Bo Robinson, appointed to PSC after jarring corruption scandals, dies at age 90
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