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September 7, 2017
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker proposes tax increase for public safety facilities
Mayor Barker proposes tax increase for Hub City Mayor Toby Barker is requesting a 3-mill tax increase for the Hub City to help fund a new fire station, police station and adjoining municipal court. “A 3 mill increase means about $30 to $35 on a $100 thousand house,” Barker said. “However, a silver lining is…
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September 7, 2017
@msdemocrats backing Kathryn Rehner in HD 102 special election #msleg
Heads up, Hattiesburg! Voters in House District 102 will head to the polls Tuesday, September 12. Kathryn Rehner is our opportunity to break the Republican supermajority. Every vote counts! Help spread the word! #MakeItRehn A post shared by Mississippi Democratic Party (@msdemocrats) on Sep 6, 2017 at 11:02am PDT 9/6/17
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September 7, 2017
@CongPalazzo Strongly Supports $8B in #Harvey Relief
RELEASE Palazzo Strongly Supports $8B in Harvey Relief Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) today supported passage of a nearly $8 billion aid package for victims of Hurricane Harvey. “When disaster strikes our country, it is our duty in Congress to make sure those affected have what they need as quickly as possible. We…
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September 6, 2017
EmpowerMS publishes report on ESAs use in private schools to serve special needs kids
Today, Empower Mississippi published a report that is the result of a study about the impacts that Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program funds have had to incentivize private schools to serve those with special needs in the state of Mississippi. Before passage of the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) there were warnings…
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September 6, 2017
SOS Delbert Hosemann announces “Y’all Vote” feature to allow voter registration status online
New ‘Y’all Vote’ Online Feature Allows Citizens to Verify Registration Status, Update Registration Information Among voters’ most frequently asked questions on Election Day come two surprising queries: “Am I registered to vote?” and “Where do I vote?” Now, those seeking to verify their registration status can access the information online in under a minute. This…
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September 6, 2017
Auditor @StaceyPickering says MAEP calculation cannot be validated due to district inconsistencies
Annual MAEP preliminary calculation cannot be validated. Preliminary calculations by Mississippi Department of Education underfund the formula by $732,757. On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor released its FY 2019 preliminary estimate calculation of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). In a letter addressed to legislative leaders and Governor Phil…
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September 6, 2017
Rep. Nick Bain – “There are a lot more costs to running (a lottery) than I really thought” #msleg
Mississippi panel examines lotteries in other states Revenue/costs vary Arkansas’ lottery in 2015 netted the state $71.9 million on $385.4 million in gross sales. Louisiana in 2015 netted $158.8 million on $453.9 million in sales. Nebraska netted $37.5 million on $160 million in sales. Texas netted $1.23 billion on $4.3 billion in sales. Wyoming netted…
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September 6, 2017
@SenatorWicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach
Wicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach Lawmakers Must Act on FAA, 2018 Funding Before End of September During the first week of August, the Senate confirmed 76 executive nominees. To put that number into perspective, only 56 of President Trump’s 283 nominees had been confirmed over the course of the year…
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September 6, 2017
2,836 people are living in Mississippi under #DACA status
Trump’s DACA decision leaves fate uncertain for 2,800 Mississippians To date, 2,836 people are living in Mississippi under DACA status, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…. …Gov. Phil Bryant, an ardent Trump supporter, said he believes immigration decisions lie solely with Congress. “I have always maintained the Obama administration’s unilateral…
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September 6, 2017
Could lottery create “shell game” of funds in #msleg?
Officials worry lottery might create ‘shell game’ with funds JACKSON – The five states studied by a special lottery committee formed by House Speaker Philip Gunn all use a portion of their lottery earnings to fund education. But, according to Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, chairman of the study committee, “A lot of them feel…
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September 5, 2017
Will State Rep. Jeramey Anderson run for #MS04?
Democrats gather for Labor Day picnic State Representative Jeramey Anderson of Moss Point traveled from Jackson County to support the Diamondhead group. Rumor has it, Anderson may provide a Democratic challenge to fourth district Congressman Steven Palazzo in 2018. “I’ve thought about it. I’ve positioned myself to take advantage if I so chose. I’m really…
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September 5, 2017
Congressman Thompson’s Statement on @POTUS Trump’s Ending of #DACA
RELEASE Congressman Thompson’s Statement on Trump’s Ending of DACA Washington – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Just when you thought this President and his craven Administration couldn’t stoop any lower, they now go after the…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 2, 2026
DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts
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July 1, 2026
Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 1, 2026
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Richelle Putnam
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July 3, 2026
Laura Jones and the places she paints
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Alistair Begg
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July 3, 2026
Crying out for help
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Susan Marquez
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July 2, 2026
What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
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Russ Latino
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June 30, 2026
An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People
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