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February 19, 2021
Op-Ed: Landfill Bill Gives People a Voice
Madison County is a great place to grow up, raise a family, work and retire. We are blessed with good schools, loving churches, career opportunities and wonderful people. We have a bright future, so it strikes locals as most peculiar that NCL Waste garbage company has been determined to turn Madison County into the landfill capital of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 19, 2021
AG Fitch pushes back on Biden-Harris’ cancellation of operation aimed at stopping sex predators
Attorney General Fitch joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in urging President Biden, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Johnson, to reverse the Biden Administration’s cancellation of Operation Talon, a nationwide ICE operation that focuses on removing convicted sex offenders illegally in the United States. “Human…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 17, 2021
UPDATE: Dixie National Rodeo Announces Schedule Changes Due to Weather
Schedule of Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events for Wednesday, February 17 Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announces the schedule of Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo events taking place today, Wednesday, February 17. Special promotions including the opportunity to win rodeo tickets and steak dinners for two from the Dixie National…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 17, 2021
SALTER: Will thorny medical marijuana issue endanger Mississippi’s voter initiative process?
By: Sid Salter In the 2020 election cycle, Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a medical marijuana voter initiative as outlined in Initiative 65 over the express objections of the majority of legislative leaders. The voters gave Initiative 65 73.7 percent approval while giving the legislative alternative Initiative 65A only 26.3 percent of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 16, 2021
Mississippi Center for Public Policy Launches Mississippi Technology Institute
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a free market think tank, announced the launch of the “Mississippi Technology Institute” (MTI) as a new division of the Center. The Institute will promote policies that foster technology and innovation within our state. It will produce rigorous research to help inform the public policy debate in Mississippi and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2021
Bill of the Day: No more sales tax on groceries
A bill offered by Senator Derrick Simmons would eliminate the sales tax imposed on groceries. This exemption would include all food and beverage sales in super markets, grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers markets and drug stores besides that of wine and beer. Groceries in Mississippi are currently taxed at 7%. This is the highest level…
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Frank Corder
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February 16, 2021
PSC Commissioner Presley talks wintry weather impacts with Y’all Politics
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley joined Y’all Politics on Tuesday morning to give an update on how the burst of snow, sleet and ice are impacting Mississippi. Watch the full interview below.
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Frank Corder
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February 16, 2021
Snow, sleet grip Mississippi. Images from across the Magnolia State.
Mississippians are not accustomed to sleet and snow, making the last few days nerve-wracking for some and quite fun for others. Governor Tate Reeves, the Mississippi Department of Transportation and local law enforcement officials have all issued travel warnings as highways and bridges are iced over and filled with accumulations of snow in various parts…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 15, 2021
Broadband grant program could keep expansion alive in Mississippi
Mississippi began expanding broadband two years ago, with a push coming in 2020 due to increased federal support from CARES Act dollars. This year, the state House and Senate are hoping to continue that emphasis with several bills. Representative Scott Bounds (R) explained his bill, HB 505, which would create the Broadband Accessibility Act and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 15, 2021
State parks could see improvements with recent legislation
This year, lawmakers are taking on one area of the state that is often neglected, Mississippi’s state parks. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has made the improvement of the state’s parks and wildlife areas a priority of his for the 2021 Legislative session. He estimated that restoring these areas will be a roughly $147 million investment.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2021
UPDATE: Medical marijuana bill resurrected in early morning hours of Friday
UPDATE Friday 1:30 A.M.: The Senate adjourned officially on Thursday at 11:45 only to return at 12:01 on Friday morning, a procedural move that allowed them to take up items on the Motion to Reconsider calendar. Making their way through the list they came to SB 2765 shortly after 12:30 a.m. The bill was debated…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2021
House passes bill to pay college athletes, with stipulations
Late in the afternoon of deadline day, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed HB 1030, the “Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation Rights Act.” The intent of the bill is to allow compensation for college student athletes in the event their name, image or likeness are used for advertising. RELATED: Bill of the Day: College athletes could…
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2025
Senate revives education-related legislation to ban cell phones in classrooms, provide additional CTE funding, and more
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2025
$13.4 million in conservation, outdoor recreation improvement grants awarded across Mississippi
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2025
Senate debates access to hemp-based consumable products including drinks
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 13, 2025
Soul food
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 12, 2025
A place reserved for you
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
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James McHale
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March 4, 2025
Maximizing Mississippi’s higher ed ROI requires better data and inclusive financial aid
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