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January 6, 2017
MS House weekly summary report for January 6, 2017 #msleg
Mississippi House of Representatives – Week of January 2, 2017 On January 3, 2017, the 132nd Mississippi State Legislature began the second session in the four-year term. This was a familiar week for many, but some newcomers joined the House of Representatives as a result of special elections. Abe Hudson, D-Shelby; Debra Gibbs, D-Jackson; Donnie…
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January 6, 2017
State Supt Wright: More than one-fourth of special ed voucher students have returned to public schoo
Many voucher recipients return to public schools JACKSON – More than one-fourth of the students who received special education vouchers of $6,500 per year to pursue private education options have opted to return to public schools, state Superintendent of Education Carey Wright told members of the House Education Committee on Wednesday. The Education Committee met…
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January 6, 2017
SALTER: BP funds add fire to #msleg budget fight
SID SALTER: Budget woes will add fire to fight over BP fund distribution The legislative battle over the ultimate distribution of some $750 million in economic damages from the BP oil spill settlement was always going to be heated and contentious. That’s the nature of legislative battles that center on sectionalism and factionalism – and…
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January 6, 2017
Bill in #msleg would dedicate Hwy 50 bridge in memory of late state Sen. Bennie Turner
Proposed bill would dedicate bridge to late senator LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) — House Bill 22 would designate the bridge on Highway 50 between Lowndes and Clay County as the “Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Bridge.” The bridge spans the Tombigbee River and if passed, the Department of Transportation will put up signs near the…
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January 6, 2017
West Point mayor draws challenge; all selectmen seek reelection
Eight qualify for elections in West Point Mayor Robbie Robinson put in his intent to qualify for re-election at city hall Thursday. Homer Ryland is also running for the mayor seat in West Point. All current selectmen are qualifying to hold on to their seats: Linda Hannah, William Binder, Jimmy Clark, Keith McBrayer and Gary…
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January 6, 2017
Bill looks to raise age to buy tobacco to 21 #msleg
Tupelo – Columbus WTVA 1/5/17
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January 6, 2017
Gov. Bryant says #MAEP is outdated, supports rewrite efforts in #msleg
Mississippi governor: School funding formula ‘a 1992 model’ JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gov. Phil Bryant says it’s time to update Mississippi’s school funding formula because the current one is outdated. Bryant spoke Thursday to several hundred business people at an event sponsored by Mississippi Economic Council, the state chamber of commerce. Bryant says the current…
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January 6, 2017
Sen. Thad Cochran back as chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee
RELEASE: COCHRAN SELECTED AS SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIR FOR 115TH CONGRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today received the approval of his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the 115th Congress. The Senate Republican Conference met Thursday to ratify committee chairmen for the new Congress,…
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January 6, 2017
Schools could face fines if students fail to say Pledge of Allegiance under Rep. Shirley’s bill
Tupelo – Columbus WTVA 1/5/17
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January 6, 2017
State Rep. Holloway (D) seeks to stop consolidation of school districts under state conservatorship
Bill proposes no consolidation for school districts in state control JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — A Hazlehurst lawmaker wants to stop the consolidation of school districts under state conservatorship. Democratic Representative Gregory Holloway has written a bill to prevent the action if a school district is showing progress to come out of state control. State law…
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January 6, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker Questions U.S. Intelligence Officials on Cyber Threats
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January 6, 2017
Speaker Philip Gunn delivers remarks on education reforms, infrastructure conversation at MEC
RELEASE: Speaker Gunn at MEC Capitol Day Education Accomplishments and Continuation of Infrastructure Conversation JACKSON – Today, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn addressed statewide elected officials, legislators and business and community leaders from around the State at the annual MEC Capitol Day. He discussed education accomplishments and Mississippi’s roads and bridges. Remarks as prepared:…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 29, 2026
Governor Reeves announces new Rural Health Transformation Program Office
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Alistair Begg
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April 29, 2026
The key to unity
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 28, 2026
AlleyKat Ceramics: Where a Singapore alley led to a Gulf Coast creative haven
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
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