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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2025
Will “Tim Tebow” Act survive, or will lobbyists win in Mississippi?
The Senate bill allowing homeschoolers participate in public school extracurricular activities died this week, but the House version remains alive even as lobbyist try to kill it yet again.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 7, 2025
School district consolidation in Mississippi? House wants task force to consider the possibility
House Education chairman Roberson has publicly expressed the desire to consolidate school districts, in large part due to the perceived cost savings.
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
The legislation removes the ability of school districts to veto the transfer of a student to another district.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 4, 2025
House Drug Policy Committee takes action to restrict kratom in Mississippi
While advocates claim the herbal substance has opioid-like benefits, state health leaders warn lawmakers of its highly addictive qualities that can lead to fatal overdoses.
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Jeremy Pittari
, Russ Latino
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February 2, 2025
Pharmacy benefit managers under Legislature’s microscope
Legislation that requires data be collected and shared on how much money PBMs earn in rebates from drug manufacturers passed the House, awaits action in Senate.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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January 31, 2025
U.S. inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, up from a 2.4% annual pace in November and the third straight increase.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 31, 2025
House proposes changes to Mississippi CON laws with goal of improving medical access, reducing regulatory burden
Birthing centers, chemical dependency facilities, and more could be exempted from CON under the legislation approved by a bipartisan vote in the House this week.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2025
Mississippi’s 4th graders making huge gains in the classroom
Results from 2024 put Mississippi in first place nationwide in terms of gains since 2013.
Issues
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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January 29, 2025
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
The vast majority of school funding comes from state and local sources, and school choice policies are generally the purview of state governments.
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 28, 2025
House revises presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women to align with federal guidelines
A 2024 Mississippi law is being revised to remove the requirement that women show proof of income, as directed by the federal government.
Issues
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2025
After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi
Every neighboring state has changed their public school laws or policies in recent years to allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities. Mississippi could join them this year.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2026
Poll: Majority of Mississippi voters support property tax elimination, school choice, restoration of the ballot initiative
News
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2026
Cork named President and CEO of Texas Economic Development Council
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
Culture
Culture
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Dave Skretta, Associated Press
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October 13, 2026
Now stars for No. 13 Mizzou, QB Simmons and WR Lee ready to face former teammates at No. 9 Ole Miss
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 13, 2026
Witch Dance: The strange Mississippi legend along the Natchez Trace
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 13, 2026
An ear open, a will ready
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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