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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
Small business optimism dips in July as labor shortages remain
NFIB reports unfilled job openings hit a 48-year record high The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Auditor’s Audit Exceptions Report shows nearly 400% increase in misspent or stolen funds during FY21 over FY20
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office showed more than 400% stolen or misspent taxpayer money in FY2021 than in FY2020. In the Auditor’s office Audit Exceptions Report for FY2021 they found nearly 400% more stolen or misspent taxpayer dollars in that year than the one before. This comes in addition to the $55.5 million a pharmacy…
Culture
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Second redistricting hearing in the books for Tupelo
If you missed it, the Joint Redistricting Committee held the second redistricting hearing in Tupelo at Itawamba Community College. The joint Mississippi House and Senate committee will continue hearings throughout the month of August. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the census is accumulated. Based on this year’s numbers, Mississippi’s population is currently at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
62 schools across Mississippi will use Digital Learning Coach Program. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part of the Mississippi Connects initiative, which provides…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 6, 2021
MS Supreme Court issues emergency order due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Court’s orders address changing circumstances and guidance provided by health authorities. Due to the pandemic, specifically the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Mississippi Supreme Court issued an emergency order late Thursday. The emergency order was issued to insure the safety of all community members and local and state judges. “In these Orders, the Court…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 6, 2021
MCRAE: ABLE to Save Month
By: Treasurer David McRae August is ABLE to Save Month, a time to highlight a savings program that is very special to me and the entire team at the State Treasury. For those who are unfamiliar with the ABLE Savings Program, prior to 2014, Americans with disabilities were extremely limited in how much they were…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 6, 2021
First legislative redistricting hearing takes place in Meridian
The Legislative Redistricting Committee is holding hearings across the state. The Legislative Redistricting committee has set hearings through the month of August all across the state to receive suggestions and recommendations as to how Mississippi should redraw district lines for voting purposes. This includes the four U.S. Congressional districts as well as the 174 Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 5, 2021
Mississippi sees increase in COVID-19 vaccinations as cases rise
Vaccinations increased last week for the first time in 3 months as Delta variant surges. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, a total of 2,223,699 vaccines have been administered in the state of Mississippi. Of that, 1,239,869 Mississippians have received the first dose while 1,043,017 residents have been fully vaccinated. The MSDH said around…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 5, 2021
Congress works through infrastructure bill with billions in additional investment
Mississippi cities, counties and the state to receive funds. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act currently totals at $550 billion and gives U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg autonomy over roughly $105 billion of new spending that has reached $274 billion in the bill. At this point, the majority of the bill is based on traditional…
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Frank Corder
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August 5, 2021
Ag Commissioner previews inaugural MS Ag and Outdoor Expo
Expos features booths, food, music and more. Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson joined Y’all Politics on Thursday to give us a preview of the inaugural Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo. The event is hosted by The Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks and presented by Southern AgCredit, will be held at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 4, 2021
Over 75 amicus briefs filed in support of Mississippi
Legal scholars, doctors, democratic and female state lawmakers, Governors, Attorneys General, and Members of Congress submit amicus briefs. More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after 15 weeks. Before this fall, the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will be argued…
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Daniel Tyson
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July 3, 2025
Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
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Frank Corder
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July 3, 2025
Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting
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
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
Business
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 6, 2025
Torn in two
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 4, 2025
The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 4, 2025
Follow Rahab’s example
Opinion
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
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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July 3, 2025
Why do utility monopolies exist?
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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July 2, 2025
Is Iran poised for disruption?
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