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Sarah Ulmer
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July 4, 2018
Reflections: Dye, Carruth cast large shadows in Mississippi, left indelible legacies
By: Sid Salter Driving back from a weekend in Lower Alabama, my friend Lee Weiskopf sent a text just as we were leaving Orange Beach telling me that former Lt. Gov. Brad Dye had died. Before we made it past the Mobile Bay Bridge, Lee texted again: “Now, we’ve lost Paul Ott, too.” Both of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2018
Mississippi lawmakers send condolences in loss of former Lt. Gov. Brad Dye
Brad Dye was a former Mississippi Lt. Governor who passed away from respiratory failure at the age of 84. Public service ran in his blood. His father was a Representative in the Mississippi House, while an uncle and grandfather both served as sheriffs. He ran for Senate in 1963 but later took a position with…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 29, 2018
It was a big week for the Supreme Court with two major decisions
This week the US Supreme Court handed down two decisions that have major implications nationally. The Supreme Court ruled to uphold President Trump’s counterterrorism related travel ban. According to the Washington Examiner, Chief Justice John Roberts noted that Trump has the executive authority to impose his ban to further specific national security interests. He noted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 28, 2018
Opinion: Supreme Courts decision on public sector employees is a landmark decision for educators
Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of freedom for public sector employees – a landmark decision for educators across the nation and a devastating blow to public sector unions in 22 states. In Janus vs. AFSCME, a public employee in Illinois contended that he should not have to pay fees to a union whose…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 27, 2018
Supreme Court finally brought online sales, use tax law fairness to Main Street
By: Sid Salter In a 5-4 decision that strangely crossed traditional judicial ideological lines, the Supreme Court last week brought online sales and use tax law fairness to mom-and-pop merchants on Main Street who had long been at a seven percent price disadvantage in Mississippi in competition with out-of-state online retailers. Was this ruling a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 27, 2018
Bridging the gap between the formerly incarcerated and jobs
Let the formerly incarcerated work Mississippi has a recidivism problem that’s jeopardizing public safety and burdening taxpayers. As of 2013, the Magnolia State had the nation’s third-highest incarceration rate per capita. What’s more, research suggests that around 95 percent of Mississippi’s enormous prison population will eventually be freed. And, unfortunately, around three quarters of those…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 26, 2018
Mississippi ranks in top 20 most patriotic states
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, everyone is getting out their red, white and blue to celebrate the United States. Of course it’s no surprise here that Mississippi ranks in the top 20 most patriotic states. The report comes from WalletHub of the 2018 Most Patriotic States in America. Patriotism in Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 25, 2018
BIPEC breaks down method behind Legislative Scorecard
Derek Easley, current President and CEO of BIPEC, explains the history behind and methodology to the BIPEC Legislative Scorecard. You can view the most recent legislative scorecard BELOW: BIPEC 2018 Legislative Scorecard BIPEC, Business and Industry Political Education Committee, began in 1980 and was founded by Mississippi business and professional leaders. The goal, to provide…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2018
Opinion: Sports gambling doesn’t threaten the integrity of games, but it could increase states’ freedom and prosperity
By: Jon Pritchett, President and CEO for Mississippi Center for Public Policy Much has been written lately about how sports gambling is going to lead to the downfall of man, the decay of society, and the loss of the integrity of sports. As the late Lewis Grizzard would say, “That’s a bunch of hogwash.” What…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 20, 2018
Primary election runoffs on June 26 suggest a low turnout affair with little intrigue
By: Sid Salter For voters, the June 26 primary runoff elections are unfortunately looking like low turnout, low interest affairs that don’t promise much to voters in terms of the opportunity to substantially change their ballot choices in the Nov. 6 general election. In the state’s U.S. House races, the nominees of the respective major…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 19, 2018
Mississipi Center for Public Policy names new Director of Marketing & Communications
Mississippi Center for Public Policy President & CEO Jon Pritchett announced today that Brett Kittredge has been named the new Director of Marketing & Communications for MCPP. In this new position, Kittredge will oversee all media relations and marketing and communications needs for the office. “We’re building not only a powerful policy and justice organization…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 19, 2018
Vicksburg Lumber Mill to Begin Operations as Vicksburg Forest Products, Create 125 Jobs
Vicksburg Forest Products is opening a lumber mill in Vicksburg, Miss. After significant upgrades and modifications are complete, the multi-million dollar corporate investment will create 125 jobs. “Vicksburg’s ideal location combined with the region’s fertile timberland positions Vicksburg Forest Products for years of success in Warren County. I commend the team at Vicksburg Forest Products…
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 24, 2026
Mississippi leading the way in citizenship verification for unclaimed money
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 24, 2026
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 24, 2026
Praying with confidence
Culture
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
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