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Anne Summerhays
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January 11, 2022
NFIB releases monthly survey showing impact of inflation on small business owners
In December 2021, 22% of small business owners report inflation as biggest problem in operating their business. In December 2021, a NFIB Research Center survey found that 22% of small business owners reported inflation as their most important problem encountered in operating their business. Price raising activities have reached levels not seen since the early 1980s when prices…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 11, 2022
AG Fitch joins 51 Attorneys General in asking FCC to adopt stricter rules to stop robocalls
The AGs support proposals to keep scammers from reaching consumers with unauthenticated U.S. phone numbers listed on caller ID. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 Attorneys General in a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Attorneys General signed the letter in support of proposals that to stop…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 11, 2022
Biden Admin. requiring insurance companies, group health plans to cover cost of at-home COVID-19 tests
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Chaney says anytime an insurance company is forced to pay for a test or procedure, the consumer or employer will have to pay in some way. Starting January 15th, the Biden-Harris Administration will require insurance companies and group health plans to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests. They say the move…
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Frank Corder
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January 10, 2022
Governor Reeves cuts ribbon with Delta’s newest e-commerce business Parmida
The Governor’s office says the expansion of Parmida is a case study in how organizations and communities’ band together to successfully recruit a new business. On Monday, Governor Tate Reeves joined Parmida LED Technologies (Parmida), Sunflower County, the City of Indianola, and Delta Council/Delta Strong leaders to mark the opening of the already announced location…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Lt. Gov. Hosemann, Senate Education Chairman DeBar propose $210 million investment in teacher pay
Mississippi Legislature will consider teacher pay, other benefits this session, including this proposal that raises teacher pay another $4,700 on average. Following the 2021 session, Senate Education chairman Sen. Dennis DeBar held public hearings around Mississippi to compile information in order to draft a compensation package bill that would raise teacher pay. On Monday, Sen.…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Mississippi graduation rate reaches all-time high as state reports historically low drop-out rate
MDE 2020-21 State Superintendent’s Annual Report shows achievements of MS schools The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2020-21 Superintendent’s Annual Report was released on Monday. The data highlights historic academic gains in recent years as Mississippi students, teachers and school leaders persisted through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite some setbacks, Mississippi students, families, teachers and school…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Guest react to December jobs report showing fewest added in any month of 2021
Unemployment falls to 3.9%, economy added 199,000 jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that during the month of December the total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000, falling short of economists’ expectations of 422,000 job gains. The unemployment rate declined to 3.9%, 0.3 percentage point down from November. The labor force participation rate…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
WICKER: Biden Needs to Shift Mindset on COVID
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker We Can and Must Learn to Live with the Virus The latest wave of COVID-19 came just in time for the holidays, causing headaches for travelers and forcing some families (gratefully, not ours) to cancel family gatherings. This new wave continues to spread rapidly, with more than a million people…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
Treasurer McRae: College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Open Now
Submitted by State Treasurer David McRae This year’s contest closes on February 28 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Open Now by Treasurer David McRae What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question every child is asked at one point or another. Whether their answer is “Princess” or “President,” let them…
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Frank Corder
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January 7, 2022
State Senator Hill seeks pharmacist involvement in medical marijuana, transparency in MDE curriculum changes
Hill raises red flag on SEL, CRT and implicit bias training. State Senator Angela Hill (R) joined Y’all Politics on Friday to discuss two hot button issues across the state: medical marijuana and education curriculum as it relates the inclusion of Critical Race Theory. Hill is drafting bills related to both. Senator Hill expressed her…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
AccelerateMS Leading Development of State Workforce Plan to be Completed in Spring 2022
The effort seeks to produce a more targeted and cohesive workforce system across the state. Accelerate Mississippi, the newly-created lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is leading an effort amongst all partner state agencies to develop a comprehensive State Workforce Plan (SWP) to be completed in the spring of 2022. Tasked with ensuring a more targeted and cohesive workforce system…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
White House announces $66.9 million for Mississippi Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Using ARPA funding, the amount is $33.8 million over the usual appropriation. Today, the White House announced that due to passage of the American Rescue Plan, Mississippi is receiving $66.9 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available this fiscal year (October 2021 to September 2022). The state’s annual appropriation has been…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
News
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
News
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Culture
Culture
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
Culture
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
Opinion
Opinion
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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