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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2019
First Responders Push Bill to Help Cover Costs of On-the-Job Illnesses
Mississippi One of Three States Without A Law to Help Save First Responder Lives First responders across Mississippi hope to have a bill passed into law that would cover medical costs resulting from specific job-related illnesses for volunteer firefighters, career firefighters, and all Mississippi law enforcement. Senate Bill 2835, known as the First Responders Health…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2019
SALTER: Medical marijuana unlikely to advance in 2019, but 2020 effort could get legs
By: Sid Salter Almost 40 years of covering Mississippi government and politics suggests to me that an election year isn’t the best time to enact something as controversial as legalizing medical marijuana. To be sure, medical marijuana is already legal in Mississippi in the narrowest of senses and has been since 2014. Legal, yes. Available?…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
Mississippi Opportunity Zone investment to be featured in the State of the Union Address
After all the political posturing in DC, it’s finally happening. The State of the Union Address will be delivered tonight at 8:00 p.m. by President Donald J. Trump. And a Mississippi business is slated to be featured in the speech. Roy James, Plant Manager of the Vicksburg Forest Products lumber facility, will be a special guest…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Legislative Black Caucus hosts public hearing on legalization of medical marijuana
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a public hearing at the Capitol on Monday to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana. There are currently two bills this session that would legalize the use and distribution of medical marijuana across the state of Mississippi in the House and the Senate. House bill, HB 1371 was…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 4, 2019
VIDEO: New Group Aims to Protect Fairness and Stability in Mississippi’s Courts
The newly formed Mississippi Civil Justice Alliance (MCJA) will act as a watchdog for fairness and stability in the Mississippi judiciary. The MCJA is a statewide, nonpartisan alliance of organizations and individuals representing businesses, professional and trade associations, health care providers, nonprofit entities, taxpayers and other perspectives. The Alliance is affiliated with the Business and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 1, 2019
OPINION: Families Must be Treated With More Prudence by State Lawmakers
By Stephen Lusk It was early 2018 when Lynn and Jason Albertson, Mississippi parents of a special needs child, noticed their otherwise outgoing daughter Bonnie becoming increasingly reserved. As time went on, Bonnie continued to change. Beset by obvious anxiety, she began talking to imaginary people and secluding herself to her room for extended periods…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
HomeStretch, Inc., increasing furniture production in Nettleton, creating 71 jobs
HomeStretch, Inc., an upholstered reclining furniture manufacturer, is expanding in Nettleton. The project is a $500,000 corporate investment and will create 71 jobs. “HomeStretch is a great example of a homegrown company finding the tools and resources needed for long-term success in our great state. I know its new employees, along with its existing workforce,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
SALTER: Thompson’s statements on border security battle with Trump were noteworthy
Mississippi Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has been an unapologetic liberal on social issues for the whole of his long congressional career and that stance has certainly applied to issues surrounding immigration. The election of President Donald Trump has done little to change that narrative. To be sure, Thompson has battled Trump over a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 25, 2019
OPINION: Strawman arguments in the cigarette tax debate
By: The Mississippi Center for Public Policy The Mississippi State Medical Association and numerous other groups want to see cigarette taxes increased in Mississippi. They are certainly free to advocate for that point. However, they should stop their argument at “smoking is bad for you” because their strawman arguments are vague and weak on actual…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 24, 2019
Bill to authorize ‘do not resuscitate order’ #billoftheday
Authored by Senator Burton, SB 2037 would create the “Mississippi Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Order-Bracelet Act.” The bill would allow for a terminally ill patient who makes a written order to a licensed healthcare provider to request a DNR bracelet. A form would then be written by the healthcare provider to alert any…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 24, 2019
Snyder puts to rests unfounded rumors of Medicaid expansion
Wednesday at the Capitol, the House Medicaid committee was addressed by Executive Director of Medicaid, Drew Snyder. The meeting was intended to give a report on the division as a whole and allowed Representatives to ask questions on the departments functionality and recent announcement of no deficit for the fiscal year. While giving the report,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2019
SALTER: The late Ed Perry was a jovial, intensely loyal force of nature in the Mississippi House
By: Sid Salter State Rep. Felix Edwin “Stump” Perry was one of the most effective legislators in the long history of the Mississippi House, but it was the style with which Ed carried out his legislative duties that made Ed’s passing last week at age 76 statewide news. Perry’s legislative pedigree is legendary. He was…
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2026
House seeks transparency in MDOC spending
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 13, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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March 15, 2026
Humor can be an important prelude to faith
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 13, 2026
Experience Sheep to Shawl at Waller Craft Center
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 13, 2026
Much in common
Opinion
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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