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Jeremy Pittari
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January 7, 2026
State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools
The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.
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Frank Corder
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January 7, 2026
Barbour, Bryant, Duff headline broad coalition of business leaders in support of universal school choice
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 6, 2026
Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward
Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session
The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.
Issues
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Daniel Tyson
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January 5, 2026
Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session
Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 29, 2025
Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million
The funding is expected to address lack of access to healthcare and staffing shortages in Mississippi.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
The inspector general report, released Tuesday, suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill could help reduce these kind of payments.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — up from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June quarter.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
Polling conducted earlier this year shows a majority of Americans support education freedom, open enrollment, true parent accountability measures, and direct funding models that give families greater control and flexibility to provide the best education possible for their children.
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey show teacher pay at the top on the list of factors leading to teacher turnover.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
Mississippi Valley State University has the highest maintenance backlog totaling $108.2 million, with the University of Southern Mississippi close behind with $107.3 million.
News
News
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
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February 11, 2026
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
News
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2026
Mississippians can now show their love for freedom and liberty with a “Don’t Tread On Me” car tag
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2026
Education freedom advocates continue their push for more choice for parents, students
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2026
Spartan Composites investing $49 million in Saltillo manufacturing facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 11, 2026
Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes Mississippi arts culture bearers
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 11, 2026
The wisdom our world needs
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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February 10, 2026
Shaped by Hand: The heart behind Sumrall’s Coral Depot
Opinion
Opinion
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Samuel Gonzalez
, Harry Williams
, Thomas Waller
, JD Woodward
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February 10, 2026
Education Savings Accounts recognize a simple truth: No two students are the same
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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February 10, 2026
Walz ‘Civil War’ rhetoric irresponsible, absurd
Opinion
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
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