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April 8, 2016
MS House of Representatives weekly summary for April 7, 2016
Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of April 4, 2016 As the 2016 Regular Legislative Session winds down, these last few weeks will be filled with members either concurring on bills with the Senate or choosing to send the bills to conference, where the final details will be worked out with a committee comprised…
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April 7, 2016
#Kemper plant costs at almost $7 billion and rising
Kemper coal gasification plant costs rise $18M While Kemper’s in-service is approaching, at least on paper, the pricetag keeps rising. Southern, which owns Mississippi Power, the utility constructing the plant, told regulators “any extension of the in-service date beyond August 31, 2016 is currently estimated to result in additional base costs.” Those additional costs would…
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April 7, 2016
US Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) supports a ban on transfer/release of GTMO terrorists
Wicker Supports Bill to Ban Transfer, Release of GTMO Terrorists New Report Shows Increase of Former Detainees Reengaging in Terrorism U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is supporting legislation to place a permanent ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States and prohibit the closure or transfer of the U.S. Naval Station there.…
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April 7, 2016
REEVES – Legislature expands educational opportunities for students #msleg
LEGISLATURE EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves today praised the passage of a bill allowing more Mississippi students to access public charter schools to expand their educational opportunities. Senate Bill 2161 heads to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk for consideration. The legislation updates the public charter school law by allowing students in C-,…
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April 7, 2016
@paulgalloshow interviews Dickie Scruggs on new podcast
SuperTalk’s Paul Gallo interviewed Dickie Scruggs on his new Get Mo’ Gallo podcast. Click here to access the 3 part podcast. 4/6/16
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April 7, 2016
Dismemberment abortion ban heads to Governor Bryant
Mississippi House Sends Abortion Procedure Ban to Governor Mississippi would ban a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk. The House voted 85-32 Tuesday to approve Senate changes to the legislation… …The measure would outlaw a procedure called dilation and evacuation unless an abortion is required to prevent…
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April 7, 2016
Congressman Thompson (D) seeks federal lawsuit over HB 1523 from US AG
Congressman Thompson asks U.S. Attorney General to file lawsuit about HB 1523 Congressman Bennie Thompson is asking the United States Attorney General to file a federal lawsuit about House Bill 1523. Thompson, a Democrat, wants Loretta Lynch to file a lawsuit that would declare the bill known as the Religious Accommodations Act to be unconstitutional.…
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April 7, 2016
Brandon could vote on hotel/motel tax under Rep. Baker’s bill
Brandon hotels could see tax for amphitheater Hotels and motels in the city of Brandon could see a new tax after the House of Representatives passed a bill approving a 3 percent tax on proceeds from room rentals. The tax levy must be approved by 60 percent of voters in an election, according to House…
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April 7, 2016
PERRY: HB1523 restricts government interference and accommodates religious beliefs
BRIAN PERRY/More accommodation The American tradition in religion is one of restricting government interference and accommodating religious beliefs. House Bill 1523, the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, embraces both of those principles. The measure contains two sections which restricts state government from discriminating against religious organizations; four sections that prohibit government from…
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April 7, 2016
Chickasaw County school consolidation study committee bill heads to Governor
House votes to study Chickasaw County schools consolidation Chickasaw County officials would get some say over how three local school districts would be merged into a single district, under a bill heading to Gov. Phil Bryant. House Bill 991 would set up a study committee that will recommend a plan for consolidating Chickasaw County, Houston…
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April 7, 2016
18 year old seeks Forrest Co. Election Commissioner seat
18-year-old running for Forrest County Dist. 1 election commissioner Tyler Wood has now thrown his name into the hat for the position of election commissioner in district 1 in Forrest County. He is 18 years old and only recently voted for the first time. “I want to see new hope for fair elections happening again,”…
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April 7, 2016
Sen. Wicker Highlights Nation’s Shipbuilding Priorities
Wicker Highlights Nation’s Shipbuilding Priorities Seapower Chairman Reviews Concerns, Constraints Impacting Navy, Marine Corps WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Seapower, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Subcommittee hearing to review Navy shipbuilding programs in the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2017 and the Future Years…
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Frank Corder
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June 11, 2026
Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds
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Frank Corder
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June 11, 2026
Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 11, 2026
State support for youth courts remains in limbo
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Susan Marquez
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June 11, 2026
Let’s scream for ice cream
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Alistair Begg
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June 11, 2026
The eternal plan of God
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Marilyn Tinnin
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June 10, 2026
Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again
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Ashby Foote
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June 11, 2026
A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?
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Andy Gipson
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June 10, 2026
Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud
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Sid Salter
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June 10, 2026
Legislature should heed Rep. Price Wallace’s effort to revive the ballot initiative process
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