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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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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2021
Bill of the Day: Disclosing gubernatorial inauguration funding, would retroactively impact Governor Reeves
The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require governors to disclose who and how much is spent on inaugurations. This would also work retroactively for current Governor Tate Reeves. HB 1019, authored by House Chairman of Ways and Means Rep. Trey Lamar (R), would require that shortly after election the Governor-elect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 10, 2021
Bill of the Day: Prohibit cities and counties from restricting concealed carry
A bill authored in the House would prevent any city or county from prohibiting or restricting the concealed carry of a firearm by an individual. HB 634 protects citizens’ rights to carry a firearm. Mississippi law already states that any person who is eligible to legally carry a firearm may also carry concealed without a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 10, 2021
SALTER: The future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding will substantially impact state’s Ingalls shipyard
The numbers are full of contradictions when one considers the future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding and the impact that industry has on our nation and state. Let’s dive in, so to speak. First, let’s look at the global merchant fleet. What is that? Oil tankers, container ships, general cargo carriers, and other so-called “bulk carriers.”…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 10, 2021
Corrections Reform, Transparency in Appropriations Among Legislation Approved by Mississippi Senate
Legislation passed by the Mississippi Senate today included: Senate Bill 2839, authored by Chairman Josh Harkins, which revises the SMART Business Act to provide grants to faculty and staff at universities to develop prototypes for market. The SMART Business Act was originally passed to encourage better relationships between businesses and institutions of higher learning to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 9, 2021
Lt. Governor’s State Board of Education, Charter School Authorizer Board Appointees Unanimously Confirmed by Mississippi Senate
The Mississippi Senate today unanimously confirmed Dr. Ronnie L. McGehee of Madison and Kimberly Remak of Olive Branch to the State Board of Education and Charter School Authorizer Board, respectively. Both were appointed by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. McGehee, whose term on the State Board will end in July 2028, is the current Executive Director…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2021
Mississippi mourns loss of The Supremes singer, Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson, a Greenville native and founder of famed vocal group The Supremes, has passed away at the age of 76. Wilson’s publicist said she “passed away suddenly” at her home in Nevada on Monday and no cause of death was noted. Wilson met fellow singers Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown in Chicago,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2021
Bill of the Day: TANF beneficiaries could see an increase in monthly amount
A bill that originated in the Senate and has already moved through committee and passed on the floor is now set to be transmitted over to the House for discussion. SB 2759, which was authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, would increase the monthly amount that Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) beneficiaries from $110 for…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2021
Medicaid tech bills make their way through the Legislature with major changes ahead
Any day now, lawmakers in each chamber could be taking up their version of the Medicaid Technical Amendments bill on the floor. SB 2799 authored by Senator Kevin Blackwell (R) and HB 1008 offered by Rep. Joey Hood (R) are said to be relatively similar in nature this year, at least at this point. The…
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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
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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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