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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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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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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 20, 2026
Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
News
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Daniel Tyson
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April 20, 2026
Jackson airport funding included in governor veto as trial over control set for June
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Frank Corder
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April 20, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Now running for governor, Philip Gunn sits for wide-ranging interview with Magnolia Tribune
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Business
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
Culture
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Robert St. John
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April 20, 2026
The Yonderlust Twenty
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 20, 2026
Enough for today
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 19, 2026
Hosea and the kiss
Opinion
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Chris Brown
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April 20, 2026
Simplified reporting will increase welfare fraud and errors
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 15, 2026
April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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April 14, 2026
From Mississippi to the moon
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