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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
What’s your favorite Bible verse? You might want to figure it out if this bill gets passed #billoftheday
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a bill trying to designate the Holy Bible as the state book of Mississippi, and if it doesn’t pass I’m sure it won’t be the last. Rep. Tom Miles authored HB130, which would make the Bible Mississippi’s official book. House Bill 130 The following shall be codified as…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
@GreggHarper Reforming the Congressional Accountability Act for a Better Congressional Workplace
Today, a bipartisan group of Members introduced the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (CAA Reform Act). Led by Committee on House Administration Chairman Gregg Harper (MS-3), the CAA Reform Act is co-sponsored by Committee Ranking Member Robert Brady (PA-1), and the Members of the Committee on House Administration, Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13), Barbara…
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January 18, 2018
Shocker. Bobby Harrison defends status quo and pans replacement of #MAEP
BOBBY HARRISON: A little clarity on what MAEP and ‘shall’ mean Now, it appears the Legislature will finally take official action to stop the argument about whether MAEP “shall” be fully funded. And, there is nothing sacrosanct about the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. It is only a law written by individuals. At the time, it…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
Michael Guest Announces Campaign for Congress at Kickoff Event in Brandon #MS03
On Thursday, January 18, Michael Guest, the District Attorney for Madison and Rankin Counties, held an announcement event in Brandon for his campaign for the U.S. Congress in Mississippi’s Third Congressional District. Michael Guest is a lifelong conservative Republican who believes in limited government, traditional Mississippi values, free market economic principles of lower taxes and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
PSC Chair Brandon Presley says he’s humbled but will not enter a U.S. Senate race #mssen
Today, Public Service Commission Chairman Brandon Presley issued the following statement concerning the 2018 regular United States Senate race: “I am humbled and very grateful to the many Mississippians, Democrats, Republicans and Independents, who have contacted me and offered their support should I enter this year’s scheduled U. S. Senate race. After much contemplation, I…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
#SenatorWicker Touts Success of ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’
Senator Says Tax Reform is ‘Already Making a Positive Difference’ for Americans In a speech delivered to the Senate today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., highlighted the success of the tax cuts passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in December. Specifically, Wicker noted examples of the law’s positive impact in Mississippi.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 18, 2018
MDOT out from under State Personnel Board could mean better salaries, but fewer workers
One bill in the House, HB355, could remove the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) from under the State Personnel Board. A request author for the bill, Rep. Charles Busby, said was made by the department. “Right now we don’t pay enough money. One guy might be making $16,000 a year, learn his trade well and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 18, 2018
Speaker Gunn: We are moving to a student-centered funding formula
Today, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted on and passed House Bill 957, which establishes the Mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act of 2018. The new funding formula passed by a vote of 66-54. “Today, we have accomplished the first step of our goal of sending more dollars to the teachers and students in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 18, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 1/18/18
Democratic Caucus Statement on House Bill 957 The Mississippi House of Representatives took action today to eliminate the formula for funding public education known as the Mississippi Adequate Education Plan (“MAEP”) and replaced it with a new formula. The new formula has no requirement of that the legislature provide consistent funding in a particular amount…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 17, 2018
Democratic Caucus responds to MS House after passage of education funding bill #msleg
The Mississippi House of Representatives took action today to eliminate the formula for funding public education known as the Mississippi Adequate Education Plan (“MAEP”) and replaced it with a new formula. The new formula has no requirement of that the legislature provide consistent funding in a particular amount nor any provision for increases over time…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 17, 2018
New Education Funding Formula passes in the House, will do away with MAEP #msleg #msedu
Wednesday, the House passed the Mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act of 2018, or HB957 with a vote of 66-54, two Democrats voting for the bill, 9 Republicans voting against it. The bill was the culmination of EdBuild recommendations into a new funding formula that would replace the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). The…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 17, 2018
#SenatorWicker Presses Facebook, Twitter on Efforts to Combat Terrorism
Miss. Senator Urges Greater Cooperation Between Tech Companies & Law Enforcement U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today attended a hearing to examine what social media companies are doing to help combat terrorism. Wicker asked Mr. Carlos Monje, Director of Public Policy and Philanthropy…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Matt Friedeman
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September 20, 2026
What football can teach us about discipleship
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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