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January 30, 2017
Mississippi federal delegation filling key roles in DC
Mississippi congressmen on key committees Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Mississippi, again chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee. … …He said Cochran, who is also on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, will probably continue his push to help farmers, mostly with subsidies. Some lawmakers will serve in new posts. Rep. Gregg Harper, R-Mississippi, is chairman of the…
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January 30, 2017
Officials watching Medicaid debate closely
State, federal Medicaid debates closely watched TUPELO – The people who take care of Medicaid recipients are watching both state and federal lawmakers closely. In the short term, Mississippi legislators have to handle a nearly $90 million deficit in the state’s funding. Any cuts trigger decreases in federal matching funds and cuts to providers. For…
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January 30, 2017
SALTER: Amazon sales tax negotiation a victory for taxpayers, small businesses
SID SALTER: Amazon sales tax negotiation was a victory for taxpayers, small business The political tea leaves were rather easy to read on the topic of last week’s blockbuster announcement that Amazon was the first major online retailer to volunteer to begin collecting Mississippi’s 7 percent sales tax – technically a “use tax” – on…
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January 30, 2017
CRAWFORD: Enrolling under-prepared students impacts IHL graduation rates
BILL CRAWFORD: Legislators should take hard look at admissions Speaker of the House Philip Gunn led a panel of lawmakers discussing the high costs of education in Mississippi to focus in on “the $35 million colleges and universities spend annually on remediation for students that need extra help once they get to college,” reported Mississippi…
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January 30, 2017
Sen. Wicker tours William Carey, meets with PineBelt residents
Wicker tours tornado damage on and around WCU campus HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker got his first look at damage done by last weekend’s EF-3 tornado on Friday. He toured the William Carey University campus with school president Dr. Tommy King and also met with Hattiesburg and Forrest County officials. Wicker also…
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January 30, 2017
Women’s March organizers seek to confront state Sen. McDaniel over comments
Women’s march organizers hope to confront Senator McDaniel about social media comments JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – The outrage continues over Senator Chris McDaniel’s social media comments about the Women’s March and the participants. McDaniel defends his position. Jackson march organizers want a face to face with the lawmaker. Women’s March on Jackson organizers…
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January 30, 2017
Ocean Springs’ mayor draws criticism for snarky Facebook comment
OS Mayor responds following social media gaffe OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) – Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran taking heat after a comment she made Wednesday night. That comment already shared hundreds of times with over 200 comments. Many people clobbering the mayor’s post saying it was a poor choice of words. Now the mayor is…
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January 30, 2017
Cursive writing bill in #msleg
Mississippi Schools Could Be Required to Teach Cursive JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – A bill moving through the legislature could require all Mississippi schools to teach cursive. Educators say cursive should be taught in schools not so much so kids can write in it, but so they can read it. “Many of our historical…
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January 30, 2017
State Rep. Busby looks to strengthen law on driving in left lane
Proposed amendment may force drivers out of the left lane An old state law may be getting new teeth: Rep. Charles Busby of Pascagoula has introduced an amendment that would keep drivers on state multi-lane roads from driving continuously in the left lane…. …Busby introduced the amendment to Mississippi Code of 1972 this legislative session…
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January 28, 2017
@CongPalazzo Re-Introduces Pro-Life Legislation
RELEASE Palazzo Re-Introduces Pro-Life Legislation Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released a statement today after re-introducing H.R. 684, the Every Child is a Blessing Act, that would put a stop to controversial “wrongful birth” lawsuits and prevent discrimination of children with disabilities. In these cases, individuals sue on the grounds that they would…
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January 27, 2017
House Appropriations Committee passes one year ban on state agencies buying, leasing new vehicles
Bill: No new cars for state agencies The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday passed a one-year ban on most state agencies buying or leasing new vehicles, part of a savings and cuts package legislative budget leaders proposed in the fall. Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, said House Bill 938, authored by Appropriations Chairman John Read, would…
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January 27, 2017
State Sen. Tommy Gollott looks to break #msleg service record this year
Gollott chases longest serving lawmaker record Cy Young’s 749 complete games pitched. Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 points basketball game. Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,632 consecutive baseball games played. Those are records that probably will never be broken. In Mississippi, Sen. Tommy Gollott, R- Biloxi, is working on a record that may never be broken. In September of this year, Gollott…
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Governor calls lawmakers into special session to address state’s youth courts
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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July 14, 2026
Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Watson’s campaign for Lt. Governor built on relationships, not shying away from tough conversations
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 14, 2026
A little bit of wonderland in Hattiesburg: The story of Ross Mansion
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Alistair Begg
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July 14, 2026
You shall be clean
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Alistair Begg
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July 13, 2026
A pleasing sacrifice
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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July 13, 2026
Black Swans and Mudberg
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Robert St. John
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July 13, 2026
The least valuable customer in Nevada
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Roger Wicker
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July 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
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