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February 10, 2016
Sen. Cochran says Obama’s budget request “contains all manner of new spending and tax increases”
RELEASE: COCHRAN STATEMENT ON OBAMA’S FY2017 BUDGET REQUEST WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today said the committee will remain focused on fiscal discipline despite a FY2017 budget from President Obama that relies on more spending and new taxes. “President Obama’s final budget proposal contains all…
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February 10, 2016
Sen. Wicker: President Obama’s final budget lands in Congress with a “resounding thud”
RELEASE: Wicker Statement on President Obama’s Budget WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Budget Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s final budget proposal: “The President’s final budget has arrived with a resounding thud in Congress. On the crucial issue of addressing the debt crisis, his budget…
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February 10, 2016
Mississippi Unfairly Targeted by Carbon Dioxide Rule, says state’s Senators, Congressmen
RELEASE: Delegation to Feds: Mississippi Unfairly Targeted by Carbon Dioxide Rule Congressional Leaders Send Letter Urging Federal Agencies to Review Clean Power Plan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Gregg Harper, R-Miss., Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., and Trent Kelly, R-Miss., have issued a strongly-worded…
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February 10, 2016
AFP’s Latino uses property rights, eminent domain vote to question economic tax incentives
Russ Latino: Taxpayers bear risk in Continental deal There is a better long term solution than picking winners and losers with taxpayer dollars. America’s great wealth was amassed largely on the back of free market principles. Understanding the free market means understanding that it is not the role of government to “create” jobs or to…
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February 10, 2016
MITCHELL remembers Jack Reed, highlights influence
Charlie Mitchell: Reed focused on what’s best for Mississippi Reed’s life has been a reminder that (1) there is a big picture and (2) some see it. He engaged in give and take with his mind fixated on the common good. In 2001, before Mississippians voted in a non-binding referendum on whether a new state…
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February 10, 2016
Lawmakers hear budget requests from Education agencies
Education agencies give budget briefs Education officials from K-12, community colleges and colleges and universities on Tuesday highlighted their past successes and future financial needs in presentations to lawmakers… …House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the committee will likely look at specific programs in each of the three agencies that warrant additional funding. “You…
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February 10, 2016
SD 25: Billingsley, Michel, Speed vie for Senate seat in special election
3 running for vacant seat in Mississippi Senate Three candidates are running for a Mississippi Senate seat in parts of Hinds and Madison counties. Bill Billingsley of Madison, Walter Michel of Ridgeland and J. Leland Speed of Madison will be on the ballot March 8 — the same day as congressional and presidential primaries. The…
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February 9, 2016
State Sen. Bryan (D) questions tax breaks for economic development and then votes for them
Economic development projects provide concern Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, questioned the wisdom of providing the litany of tax breaks, including the state returning 3.5 percent of the payroll taxes paid by the new manufacturers’ employees to the company for 25 years. Bryan estimated the tax incentives and bonds provided for German tire manufacturer Continental would…
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February 9, 2016
State Rep. Holloway (D) wants to grade parental involvement on students’ report cards
Legislators file bills by deadline House Bill 4: It creates a parental involvement and accountability act in public schools. “Parent accountability has decreased, and efforts undertaken to increase parental involvement is critical to improving student academic performance, addressing student misbehavior and monitoring daily attendance,” says the bill filed by state Rep. Greg Holloway, D-Hazlehurst. If…
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February 9, 2016
State Treasurer Fitch named NAST Vice President of State Treasurers for Southern Region
State Treasurer Lands Leadership Role with Regional Treasurers in National Association State Treasurer Lynn Fitch now has another role as the Vice President of State Treasurers for the Southern Region as part of the National Association of State Treasurers. “I am grateful for this opportunity to reprise my role on the NAST Executive Committee,” said…
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February 9, 2016
Gov. Bryant announces Continental Tire to Hinds County
Continental Tire formally announced at Clinton High School Gov. Phil Bryant and other legislators officially welcomed Continental Tire to the Hinds County district today at Clinton High School. The room was packed with students, lawmakers, county workers, and residents to see the Governor officially welcome Continental Tire to the area. The new business that is…
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February 9, 2016
Jackson Mayor Yarber endorses @HillaryClinton for President
Mayor Tony Yarber endorses Hillary Clinton in Democratic presidential primary Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary, citing Clinton’s attentiveness to local issues facing families in often underserved communities. Last week, Clinton took note of a municipal issue in Jackson, praising city officials for their response and transparency. “Hillary…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
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Frank Corder
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May 22, 2026
Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years
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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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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Susan Marquez
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May 22, 2026
Flag flying etiquette is a real thing
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Alistair Begg
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May 22, 2026
A bastion for our souls
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Alistair Begg
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May 21, 2026
Committed and consistent
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Kelley Williams
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May 22, 2026
Hoist on your own petard
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Sid Salter
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May 20, 2026
Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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