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Anne Summerhays
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February 3, 2023
Prominent healthcare bills survive committee deadline in Mississippi Legislature
From a nurse student loan repayment program to restricting minor gender transitioning, see what legislation is still alive. Tuesday was the deadline for committees to pass general bills and amendments out to the floor in their respective chamber in the Mississippi Legislature. While a fair number of bills survived, others died a quiet death. Among…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 3, 2023
Patriotic Education Grant Program, incentives for modified school calendars among education legislation still alive
After Tuesday’s deadline, 531 bills remained alive, which was 35.5% of total bills filed. Earlier this week marked the deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments originating in their respective chambers. Any bill that did not pass the committee to which it was referred died. According to Mississippi Statewatch, after the first…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 3, 2023
Bill of the Day: Get your booze on Sundays
Mississippi’s current laws restrict the sale of liquor at package stores on Sunday. How many times have you been getting ready for the week ahead on a Sunday, planning your grocery list, and remember you’re out of wine or vodka? If you live in Mississippi, your very next thought is that you can’t buy package…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 3, 2023
Mississippi House revises how the City of Jackson can spend its local option sales tax
Rep. Lamar said the bill clarifies that going forward the city would spend the money on water and sewer needs. On Thursday, the Mississippi House passed House Bill 1168 which would revise the use of revenue from the City of Jackson’s municipal option special sales tax. After heavy debate on the House floor, Representatives passed…
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Frank Corder
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February 2, 2023
Who’s running for state office in Mississippi in 2023?
See the full list of candidates who have qualified for state and district offices along with where their campaigns stand financially. As you have probably heard by now, Mississippi is holding statewide elections this year. Candidates had until February 1st to qualify with their political party of choice or as an independent. The Republican and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 2, 2023
Women and Families: Early intervention seen as the most impactful of investments
The Mississippi Senate study committee on women, children and families looks to ramp up early childhood intervention program. Early childhood intervention has been considered by experts as one of the most impactful ways to direct the course of a young child’s life. Such services include health services, physical and occupational therapy, language services, vision services…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2023
Bill of the Day: Get your gambling on at the airport
Magnolia Tribune brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. If you were hoping to do a little gambling while waiting on your flight, you’re in luck! A bill proposed by State Senator John Polk – SB 2189 – would allow slot machines in Mississippi airports.…
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Frank Corder
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January 31, 2023
Biden Administration announces $60 million for I-10 widening in Mississippi’s Harrison, Hancock counties
The funds are part of $1.2 billion in grants from the federal infrastructure law. President Joe Biden is visiting New York today to announce funding for a critical early phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project as well as Mega grants for other major infrastructure projects across the country. Included in the Mega grants is a…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 31, 2023
Advocacy groups split over Mississippi Senate anti-crime bills
Debate centers around the wisdom of increased minimum sentences while others express concerns with increased prison populations. Last week, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann along with State Senators Joey Fillingane, Brice Wiggins and Jeremy England unveiled six bills making their way through the chamber this session that are aimed at curbing crime across Mississippi. Among the…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 31, 2023
Governor Tate Reeves delivers State of the State address
Northern District Public Service Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley gives the Democratic Response. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves delivered his annual State of the State address Monday evening at the State Capitol. During his speech, Reeves, a Republican, discussed the state’s successes over the last couple of years as well as his priorities for the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2023
Rumors Bill Waller would make a second run for Governor put to rest
Bill Waller Jr. will not seek election in the 2023 cycle for governor. Bill Waller Jr. has publicly addressed the rumors that he would potentially challenge Governor Tate Reeves for Mississippi’s top job for a second time. Waller told Mississippi Today that he would not run again in 2023. The confirmation comes just days before…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 30, 2023
Autonomous vehicle legislation passes out of Mississippi House Committee
Chairman Rep. Busby says AVs are destined to be part of our commerce and it’s imperative the state has regulations that support them and Mississippi. Last week, lawmakers passed House Bill 1003 out of the Mississippi House Transportation Committee. Authored by State Representative Charles Busby (R), chairman of the House committee, the legislation would establish…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2023
Chris McDaniel running for Lieutenant Governor
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 27, 2023
Bill of the Day: Child support in the womb
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Anne Summerhays
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January 26, 2023
Mississippi Senate aims to curb crime
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Thomas Gregory
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February 6, 2023
Main Street is Economic Development
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
WISPR takes off in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 2, 2023
Ribbon cut on new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Culture
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Frank Corder
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February 4, 2023
No matter your name, you matter to God
Culture
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Courtney Ingle
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February 3, 2023
Making your grocery budget stretch
Culture
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Ligon Duncan
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February 3, 2023
Mississippi People: An Appreciation of Jimmy Turner
Opinion
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Derrick Simmons
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February 5, 2023
Mississippi’s reality a far cry from the fairy tale told by state leaders
Opinion
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Austin Barbour
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February 5, 2023
Republicans have delivered on big issues that matter for 20 years in Mississippi
Opinion
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Scott Waller
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February 3, 2023
State Senate poised to force higher prescription drug prices on working Mississippians while protecting themselves
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