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Sarah Ulmer
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November 2, 2018
Lawmakers and Business leaders mix and mingle at this year’s Hob Nob
From candidates to business leaders and currently elected officials, Hob Nob 2018 was packed with some of Mississippi’s most influential people. The event is hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council every year and includes what is most peoples favorite part of the day, a catfish lunch. Attendees were able to hear from candidates in next…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 2, 2018
OPINION: The Decision On Food Trucks Belongs To The Customers
Food truck regulations around the country continue to be challenged in court because they are indefensible from a legal perspective. By: Jon Pritchett, President and CEO of Mississippi Center for Public Policy If Tupelo leaders continue to try to regulate these businesses in an effort to protect the brick and mortar restaurants, it is very likely…
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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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Frank Corder
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May 23, 2025
Special session called for next week as House, Senate reach budget agreement
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Frank Corder
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May 23, 2025
President Trump approves Mississippi’s request for assistance for March storms
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Daniel Tyson
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May 23, 2025
Mississippi pauses to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Culture
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Ben Smith
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May 23, 2025
Leaves of three, let it be
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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May 23, 2025
Walter Anderson Museum of Art opens The Traveler, a new contemporary art experience and cafe
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 23, 2025
For the unbeliever
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Chip Pickering
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May 21, 2025
AI’s full business potential will be stifled by state regulations: Why a federal AI strategy is needed
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Jeff Hale
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May 21, 2025
Where energy innovation meets emergency readiness
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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May 19, 2025
The boys are not alright
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