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Anne Summerhays
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April 8, 2022
Will Yazoo pumps deliver “environmental justice” to the Mississippi Delta?
Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker join other Mississippians who want the pumps finished as Congressman Thompson continues to waffle. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in 2020 that the Yazoo Backwater area experienced significant flooding during nine of the ten previous years, and under the Trump Administration funding had been set aside to move the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 8, 2022
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith warn that rescinding Title 42 will cause threats to public safety
The Mississippi Senators call for Biden administration to explain policies that prompt potential surge of illegal immigrants. Senator’s Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith warn that the decision to rescind the Title 42 Order that allows immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants will create a serious public safety threat. They are among 21 other Senators that signed…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 8, 2022
AG Fitch joins 22-state coalition supporting Second Amendment
States ask SCOTUS to take the case, Gun Owners of America v. Merrick Garland, supporting important administrative law and Second Amendment principles. On Friday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 21 other State Attorneys General in asking the Supreme Court of the United States to take the case, Gun Owners of America v. Merrick Garland, which…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 7, 2022
Guest introduces legislation to alert localities of migrant releases into their jurisdictions
The legislation was introduced days after the Biden administration announced its plans to terminate Title 42. On Thursday, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) introduced the Early Migration Alert Program (E-MAP) Act to require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to notify local law enforcement agencies and local government authorities of an…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 7, 2022
Eight Mississippi cities opt out of medical marijuana program
Mississippi cities, counties have until May 3 to opt-out of allowing medical marijuana businesses. During the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session, lawmakers passed SB 2095 which establishes a medical marijuana program for the state. The move comes after the initiative process by which medical marijuana was approved by voters was struck down by the state Supreme…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 7, 2022
Mississippi lawmakers set FY 2023 budget with extreme surplus
The budget adopted by the Legislature is nearly $6.3 billion. The Mississippi Legislature has adopted a budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year at just under $6.3 billion from the state’s portion. This number falls well below the estimated $6.987 billion in revenue estimates for FY 2023 and includes a massive teacher pay raise and income…
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 7, 2022
MDA to launch technical assistance program for technology ventures
The deadline to apply for a grant is Thursday, June 30, 2022. The Mississippi Development Authority currently is accepting applications for Virtual Quad grants from qualified teams developing new products or services in energy and agriculture technologies. Teams are eligible for a maximum award of $25,000 each in the form of a voucher that may…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Hyde-Smith and Corps officials say Yazoo pumps would in fact bring flood protection to backwater area
At Hearing, Hyde-Smith Pressed Army Corps Officials on Environmental Justice and Reviving Pumping Station Cancelled by EPA The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responded to questions from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith regarding the Yazoo Backwater Area pumps saying “pumps are still in the mix” as the agency works to find new ways to help the area.…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Law protecting Mississippi students’ right to free speech signed by Governor Reeves
Legislation will ensure that students who engage in the political process on campus are protected, guaranteeing the same rights as other on-campus organizations. Last week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed House Bill 1416 into law. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Kent McCarty (R). It will ensure that public school students can engage…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Mississippi Legislature allocates $1.5 billion in ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds
Roughly $295 million in funds will remain unallocated. As the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have announced their plan for the state’s budget as well as how they are allocating funds available from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Lt. Governor Hosemann provides Senate position 2022 session wrap up
Lawmakers head home for the last time in the 2022 Legislative regular session. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wrapped up the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session by highlighting some key improvements lawmakers were able to make to state priorities. Hosemann emphasized the teacher pay raise, and additional education dollars to improve schools as well as what he…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves signs largest tax cut in state history into law
Governor, Speaker look ahead for full elimination in future. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a a ceremonial signing for House Bill 531 which will deliver the largest tax cut in the state’s history. The bill will return over half a billion dollars to the people of Mississippi, eliminate the current 4% tax…
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Ingalls, Bollinger, Stennis Space Center could see boost from “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
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Matt Brown, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
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Alex Veiga, Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
Stocks open higher on Wall Street as trade talks press ahead
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 9, 2025
Where Stories Live: Inside USM’s de Grummond collection and the magic of the Children’s Book Festival
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 9, 2025
Exalted with Him
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 8, 2025
I know
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 9, 2025
State’s modest gas tax hike is only a good first step to modernize our roads and bridges
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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July 8, 2025
OMB: States used education grants for ‘left-wing agenda’
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
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