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February 23, 2017
Wilson retiring from MEC, Waller named interim CEO
Wilson retiring as head of state chamber of commerce Blake Wilson, a Delaware native, has many times told crowds of business leaders, “I wasn’t born in Mississippi, but I got here just as quick as I could.” Wilson, 63, on Wednesday announced his plan to retire in June after 19 years as CEO of the…
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February 22, 2017
State Rep. Alex Monsour qualifies to run for Vicksburg’s South Ward Alderman
Monsour qualifies for alderman race District 54 State Rep. Alex Monsour has qualified as a Republican for the South Ward Alderman’s seat held by Willis Thompson. Monsour filed his qualifying papers Wednesday at the City Clerk’s Office. Thompson qualified for re-election on the first day of qualifying Jan. 3…. …“For many years we have talked…
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February 22, 2017
State Rep. Mark Baker makes note of Arkansas, Louisiana lottery income while Mississippi’s is zero
Post from State Rep. Mark Baker (R)’s Facebook on Wednesday, February 22, 2017: “The Powerball current estimated Jackpot is $403mm. Last year, Arkansas’ net income from the lottery was $88.5mm and Louisiana’s was twice that amount. Mississippi’s? $0.” Rep. Mark Baker 2/22/17
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February 22, 2017
@CongPalazzo responds to the SunHerald, Democrat calls for town hall meetings
Palazzo says he will meet with anyone who calls Rep. Steven Palazzo said he won’t be doing town halls but said he is willing to talk to anyone from his district who makes an appointment with his Biloxi office… …Palazzo in an emailed statement said the town halls “are no longer used for elected officials…
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February 22, 2017
Metro delegation pushes “One Lake” project through MS House
‘One Lake’ bill moves forward; fed money, approval pending House Bill 1585, with unanimous support from the Hinds and Rankin delegations, passed 110-4. It would give the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District, which already has taxing authority, flexibility to adjust any future taxes for the lake between those with property directly benefiting…
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February 22, 2017
MS House rejects effort to punish universities for not flying #msflag
No penalty for Mississippi universities for furling state flag JACKSON — The Mississippi House has rejected an effort to punish universities for not flying the state flag that prominently features the Confederate battle emblem…. …The House rejected the amendment with no debate; 52 members voted for for it and 65 voted against it. All black…
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February 22, 2017
MS House Ways and Means chairman Smith kills HB 1733
Chairman: Bill with gas and tobacco taxes won’t go to House JACKSON – A Mississippi House chairman says he is backing off a proposal that could have led to higher gasoline and cigarette taxes. The Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 1733 on Monday. It included vague provisions that could have been updated later…
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February 22, 2017
MS Senate passes bill that lowers the threshold to qualify for a fee in lieu of taxes for industry
Senate bill would cut property taxes for more industries JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi senators want more industrial projects to qualify for property tax breaks. Senate Bill 2939, which passed the Mississippi Senate Tuesday, lowers the threshold to qualify for a fee in lieu of taxes from $100 million to $60 million. Under such an…
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February 22, 2017
Gov. Bryant makes another round of budget cuts
Bryant announces $43M in budget cuts, including $11M from MAEP JACKSON, MS (WLOX) – Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant announced another round of budget cuts Tuesday, and this time, the state education budget is not exempt. State Sen. Sean Tindell tells us the governor cut $11.2 million from the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. That’s a 0.5…
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February 21, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker: Don’t Forget About Rural America
RELEASE Wicker: Don’t Forget About Rural America New Administration Should Pursue Greater Access to Health Care, Broadband The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are committed to putting Americans back to work and reforming our health-care system. New plans, however, should be shaped with our rural communities in mind. As Mississippians know, rural areas have…
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February 21, 2017
AFP’s Latino takes MS House Ways and Means Committee to task over gas tax, bond package #msleg
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February 21, 2017
Although bills died in #msleg, Treasurer Fitch continues push for equal pay, financial literacy
State Treasurer Fitch advocates for equal pay, financial literacy State Treasurer Lynn Fitch said requiring the teaching of financial literacy in the public schools and requiring equal pay for women can help break the long cycle of poverty in Mississippi. “It is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. It is a right thing…
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Frank Corder
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May 23, 2025
Special session called for next week as House, Senate reach budget agreement
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Frank Corder
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May 23, 2025
President Trump approves Mississippi’s request for assistance for March storms
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Daniel Tyson
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May 23, 2025
Mississippi pauses to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 25, 2025
Mississippi-made Pine-Sol redefined “clean”
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Matt Friedeman
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May 25, 2025
How’s your strength?
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 25, 2025
Be careful
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Chip Pickering
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May 21, 2025
AI’s full business potential will be stifled by state regulations: Why a federal AI strategy is needed
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Jeff Hale
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May 21, 2025
Where energy innovation meets emergency readiness
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Kimberly Ross
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May 19, 2025
The boys are not alright
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