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Sarah Ulmer
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November 1, 2018
PRESLEY: PSC Charges 11 More Telemarketers for No-Call Violations Inbox x
For the second week in a row, the Public Service Commission has charged multiple telemarketers with violations of the Mississippi No-Call law. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced charges today against 11 additional companies resulting in a possible $1.7 million in fines. The PSC’s investigation found that these 11 companies made 351illegal calls to Mississippians.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2018
SALTER: Second race looms as a virtual certainty in state’s U.S. Senate special election
By: Sid Salter Democratic Gautier city councilman Tobey Bartee faces Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, former Clinton administration secretary of agriculture and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Espy, and Tea Party Republican state Sen. Chris McDaniel in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate special election on Nov. 6. On paper, Bartee is an impressive candidate. According to his campaign…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 30, 2018
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Kassie Coleman as District Attorney of the 10th Circuit Court District
Gov. Phil Bryant announced today he has appointed Kassie Coleman as District Attorney of the 10th Circuit Court District. Coleman replaces Bilbo Mitchell who will retire Oct. 31 from the position. Her appointment will be effective Nov. 1. The 10th Circuit Court District encompasses Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, and Wayne counties. “Kassie has faithfully served the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 29, 2018
Two hospitals end Medicare Advantage agreements, leave patients in a lurch
The Mississippi Insurance Department learned this week that Southwest Health System located in Pike County, Mississippi will drop its Wellcare Medicare Advantage agreement at the end of the year. Once the Medicare Advantage network agreement ends, some visits would be considered out-of-network and policyholders would receive reduced benefits. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said, “We do…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 25, 2018
Ivanka Trump and local officials talk with DOL Women’s Bureau Director on improving childcare
Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump, visited the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport to participate in a listening session hosed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau. Others in attendance included Patricia Greene, Director of the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor officials, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, and a host…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 25, 2018
MCPP – State Regulations On Small Poultry Farmers Hurt Consumers
Mississippi regulators are preventing small poultry producers from operating a sustainable business by severely restricting the sale of safe and healthy poultry products. By: Jameson Taylor, Vice President for Policy at Mississippi Center for Public Policy. The consequence is more limited access to diverse food options for families, students, hospital patients, restaurateurs and chefs. More specifically,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 24, 2018
SALTER: Stretch runs in senate races winding down to what seems predictable finishes
By: Sid Salter As the Nov. 6 general election looms less than two week away in Mississippi, the fabled “stretch run” for the campaigns is underway. The campaign finance reports have revealed their last real secrets until after the campaigns are completed. The major television buys have been made and scheduled. The ground game, at…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 23, 2018
Lt. Governor Reeves and Skills Foundation announce new tool in spotlighting education needs in Mississippi
Today at the Hinds Community College Career & Technical Center The Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, The Skills Foundation and others joined to announce the new Skills Index. The tool is aimed at helping meet the demand for more trained for high-tech economic growth. Curnis Upkins, MS Hospital Association, and Jay Moon, MS Manufacturers Association, joined Lt. Governor…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 23, 2018
Gov. Bryant ranked in top ten U.S. governors for fiscal stewardship
According to the Cato Institute, Governor Bryant was among the top 10 governors to be considered fiscal stewards of state revenue and budget. He scored a “B” on the overall report card along with governors from Ohio, Nebraska, and Georgia. This is what Governor Bryant had to say about the report on Facebook: Eight governors…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 22, 2018
Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, Other Charity Regulators Announce Kick-Off of First Annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office joins state charity regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to announce the first annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) on October 22-26, 2018. ICFAW is a coordinated international campaign to help charities and consumers avoid charity…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 17, 2018
3rd Annual MS Top 50 awards to open nominations Oct. 17th
The MS Top 50 awards announced today that nominations for the 3rd annual list of the state’s most influential leaders will open Wednesday, October 17th. For the past two years, the bipartisan selection of Mississippians has celebrated most influential local, state and federal elected and appointed officials; political and government affairs professionals; public policy advocates;…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 17, 2018
OPINION: Consumers Are The Winners In Sharing Economy
As the sharing economy expands, consumers win thanks to greater options and lower prices. By: Brett Kittredge, Director of Marketing and Communications for Mississippi Center for Public Policy It is the free market working as it should. An individual has a service they can offer, they sell it on the market via a mobile app, and…
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2025
Mississippi shipbuilders ready to work with Trump’s new White House office of shipbuilding
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Daniel Tyson
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March 5, 2025
Legislation to outlaw squatting moves forward in Senate
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Gene Johnson, Associated Press
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March 5, 2025
The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history
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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
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 6, 2025
Reflecting on light
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Jim Beaugez
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March 5, 2025
Mississippi Blues artist Brian Ballou makes his mark
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 5, 2025
Grow in grace and knowledge
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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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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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