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Anne Summerhays
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January 21, 2022
Wicker, colleagues introduce bill to arm Ukraine against Russia
The legislation follows Senator Wicker, six other Senators’ visit to Kyiv where they met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Thursday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act. The bill seeks to protect Ukrainian civilians from a…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 21, 2022
Mississippi Senate bills propose allocation of American Rescue Act Plan funds to agencies, departments
Submitted bills provide funds to the Dept. of Child Protective Services, MEMA, National Guard, and Department of Mental Health. After the fall meetings of the Mississippi Senate ARPA Subcommittee, legislation has been filed regarding the suggested allocation of the $1.8 billion in The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds being sent to the state from…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2022
Municipal League comes out against MS House version of Medical Marijuana bill
If the House zoning change stands, some cities may feel their only option to protect property values is to opt out of having medical marijuana all together, MML Executive Director says. The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) is sending messages to its member elected officials representing cities and towns across the state asking them to contact…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 20, 2022
Mississippi State Board of Education allows hybrid scheduling during COVID-19 surge
The hybrid scheduling option is available through March 11, 2022. Today, the Mississippi State Board of Education announced that if needed, school districts will be able to use hybrid scheduling to minimize the current spread of COVID-19. The hybrid scheduling option can only be used to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and will be available through…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2022
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants UMMC $3 million in ARPA funds aimed at health care worker retention
The funds are to be used to reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among health care workforce. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is being granted $2,955,746 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help health care organizations establish, improve, or expand evidence-informed programs and practices to promote mental health and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 20, 2022
57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show Officially Kicks-Off Today
The Dixie National Rodeo takes place February 11 through February 13, and February 16 through February 19 in the Coliseum. Today, the 57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show officially gets underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, beginning with the Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanza Show. “We are excited to kick-off the Dixie National Livestock…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 20, 2022
Judge says Mississippi Certificate of Need laws “result in more costly, less accessible, and worse quality health care”
SUBMITTED BY BIGGER PIE FORUM Learn more about CON laws and why they stymie competition, health care access. If you believe that free and competitive markets deliver better quality at lower costs, you will enjoy reading the decision handed down by Judge Carlton Reeves yesterday in the case of Charles Slaughter vs. Dr. Thomas Dobbs…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2022
Walmart locating fulfillment center in Olive Branch
The company is creating 250 jobs with a corporate investment of $90 million. Walmart is locating a fulfillment center in Olive Branch to support its rapidly increasing supply chain network and e-Commerce business. The project is a $90 million corporate investment and will create 250 jobs. “This significant investment by Walmart – in both a new…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 19, 2022
Former Covington County Emergency Manager Arrested for Embezzlement, Fraud
Gregory Sanford was arrested after he was indicted for fraud and embezzlement by a local grand jury. State Auditor Shad White announced today Special Agents from his office have arrested former Covington County Emergency Manager Gregory Sanford after he was indicted for fraud and embezzlement by a local grand jury. A $17,063.59 demand letter was presented…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 19, 2022
Equal pay bill expected to be considered on Mississippi House floor this week
Mississippi is currently the only state without such a provision. As early as Wednesday of this week, State Representatives in the Mississippi House could take up the Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (HB 770) authored by Rep. Angela Cockerham (I). Mississippi is currently the only state in the nation without state level equal…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 19, 2022
Despite Governor’s objections, MS Senate again passes bill to give AG attorneys same disciplinary powers as Real Estate Commission
Reeves vetoed a similar bill from the 2021 session. A variety of bills appeared before the Mississippi Senate last week, including Senate Bill 2097 which was presented by State Sen. Daniel Sparks. On Thursday, before the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was taken up on the floor, Senator Sparks introduced the bill which would enact a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 18, 2022
RETZLAFF: In 2022, Congress Might Double-Cross Small Businesses
Submitted by Rob Retzlaff “It’s easy to bash big and successful businesses, but Congress should not cry “monopoly” when the facts prove otherwise.” The past two years have been hell for small businesses. Lockdowns, retail and office closures, and lost revenue were devastating. Fortunately, Congress delivered billions of dollars of aid to help small businesses,…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 1, 2025
Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 1, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers impose new tax on kratom
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Frank Corder
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April 1, 2025
It’s Municipal Primary Election Day in Mississippi. Go vote!
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 30, 2025
Dr. Courtney Taylor talks first-year triumphs, challenges as AccelerateMS executive director
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Lynne Jeter
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March 27, 2025
Vicksburg Shipyard announces new vessel repair and maintenance operations in Warren County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2025
Bollinger Shipyards secures $951 million U.S. Coast Guard contract modification
Culture
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Stephen Griffin
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April 1, 2025
Built to last? The Jackson Zoo’s long road to survival
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 1, 2025
A fullness in Christ
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Parrish Alford
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March 31, 2025
Ole Miss men, women hoops experience sweetness. What’s next?
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Steven Gassenberger
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April 1, 2025
Mississippi adopts hybrid retirement design in major pension reform
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Philip Wegmann
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March 31, 2025
Trump gives national security team a mulligan for now
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Russ Latino
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March 31, 2025
What happens in Jackson doesn’t stay in Jackson
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