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May 17, 2016
Freshman Rep. Foster sees small business aid bill become law
Tax bill aimed at helping small businesses In a rarity for a freshman lawmaker, Rep. Robert Foster, R-Hernando, not only got one of his first bills through both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature but it’s been signed into law by Gov. Phil Bryant. The bill, which doesn’t feature a “catchy’ name like many bills, is…
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May 17, 2016
SALTER: Can our traditional two party system survive divisive political environment?
SID SALTER: Two-party system will be tested by 2016 ballots As we watch the 2016 primaries evolve in the U.S., the fact is that an avowed Socialist in Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is giving the traditional Democratic former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fits. And on the Republican side, a billionaire reality TV star…
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May 17, 2016
Letter from 11 MS legislators to MDE’s Dr. Carey Wright urges withdrawal of policy statement #msleg
MAY 17, 2016 Dr. Carey Wright State Superintendent of Education Mississippi Department of Education P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Dear Dr. Wright, The representatives of Desoto County, the State of Mississippi and it’s citizens stand with Gov. Bryant asking the Mississippi Department of Education to disregard the recent edict handed down by the federal…
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May 17, 2016
@MSGOP chair @joenosef disputes Marcy’s claim of being eye brow to eye brow with state trooper
Mississippi Republican Party chairman Joe Nosef appeared on the Paul Gallo Show on SuperTalk Tuesday morning and addressed the claims of Bill Marcy regarding his interaction with a state trooper at the Convention. Marcy told Gallo he and the trooper were eye brow to eye brow, that he felt the brim of his “Smokey the…
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May 17, 2016
Marcy claims he “felt the brim of [state trooper’s] Smokey the Bear hat” at @MSGOP convention
Bill Marcy Meets the Hwy Patrol at the MS GOP Convention Listen to the interview with Paul Gallo on Supertalk here. SuperTalk 5/16/16
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May 17, 2016
Gov. Bryant signs bill placing Coast Coliseum under Harrison Co. Sups’ oversight
Harrison County to take over control of Coast Coliseum The Harrison County Supervisors now will have oversight of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission instead of the state. The Sun Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1NwwhuI) Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1203 on Friday. Effective July 1, the bill ends the governor’s appointments to the Coliseum Commission and…
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May 17, 2016
CL’s HALL: Democrats more responsible for sad shape of mental health than Bryant, GOP legislators
SAM HALL: Spare us righteous indignation over mental health cuts The letter urged Bryant to call a special session to help fix deep cuts to mental health. It was signed by most of the Democrats in the Legislature, along with Ed LeGrand, the former executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. As someone…
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May 17, 2016
Gov. Bryant vetoes MDE personnel board exemption bill
Bryant vetoes Ed Dept. personnel board exemption Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a measure the Legislature passed that would have extended an exemption from civil service protection for Mississippi Department of Education employees, saying the agency has used the exemption to hand out big raises instead of restructuring for efficiency and improved services. In his…
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May 17, 2016
More fawning press for new “nonpartisan” Mississippi website
Mississippi Today startup pursues role of government watchdog The nonprofit posted its first stories in late March and has since covered budget issues and contentious legislation, such as a “religious freedom” law that allows public employees and businesses to refrain from offering same-sex couples services if they oppose homosexuality based on their religious beliefs. Through…
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May 17, 2016
MMA Pres.Jay Moon talks about the positive impact of phasing out Mississippi’s franchise tax #msleg
TAXPAYER PAY RAISE ACT Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, HLM President and CEO of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association During the recent legislative session, a comprehensive bill known as the Taxpayer Pay Raise Act was passed by the legislature. On May 13, 2016, this bill was signed by the Governor. One of the provisions of that…
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May 16, 2016
US District Court Judge Debra Brown orders Cleveland schools to desegregate
Cleveland schools must desegregate U.S. District Judge Debra Brown, who made the ruling, ordered the parties to submit a proposed timeline to implement the United States’ plan in such a way as to ensure the immediate termination of the school district’s dual system in its high schools and middle schools. She set the deadline for…
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May 16, 2016
Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton faces DUI charge #msleg
Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton faces DUI charge State Senate President Pro Tempore Terry C. Burton, R-Newton, faces a charge of DUI after a minor single-car wreck on Interstate 20 in Scott County on Saturday night. In a written statement, Highway Patrol Capt. Johnny Poulos said the Highway Patrol responded to a report of…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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