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Anne Summerhays
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December 16, 2022
Federal Water Resources Development Act includes $100 million increase to help with Jackson water infrastructure
Senator Wicker championed the Mississippi priorities in the bill that will help the capital city along with other communities across the state. On Friday, Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) announced that the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 includes a $100 million increase to the City of Jackson’s Section 219 environmental infrastructure…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 15, 2022
Chaney appoints Dolan as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
She is the first female to serve in the role. Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney has named Connie Dolan as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, effective January 1, 2023. Dolan will serve as second in command to Fire Marshal Chaney and run the day-to-day operations of the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). She…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 15, 2022
MS Senate, House Democratic Caucuses hold second hearing on possible reforms to TANF program
Lawmakers heard from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Springboard to Opportunities, and more at the partisan hearing. On Thursday, the Mississippi House Democratic Caucus (MHDC) and the Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus (MSDC) hosted the second in a series of public hearings on possible reforms to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Mississippi.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 15, 2022
PEER releases report on adequacy of charter school funding in Mississippi
There were 7 charter schools for the 2021-2022 school year, serving 2,686 students. The Legislative PEER committee released an analysis of funding for Mississippi Charter Schools and the Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB). Through the analysis, lawmakers found that funding sources for FY2022, which included state, local, federal and others, were sufficient for the state’s…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 14, 2022
Barnes reappointed as Chief Judge of Mississippi Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Justice Randolph made the appointment in an order signed earlier this month. Chief Judge Donna M. Barnes of Tupelo has been reappointed to lead the Mississippi Court of Appeals. The four-year term for the Chief Judge will begin January 1, 2023, and end December 31, 2026. Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph reappointed…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 14, 2022
State Supreme Court revises rule regarding admission to Mississippi Bar
New amendment allows applicants to take the Bar Exam four times and no more. The Mississippi Supreme Court recently revised the Rules Governing Admission to the Mississippi Bar to allow applicants to take the Bar Exam four times and no more. The new rule amendment, adopted by the Supreme Court on November 10th, sets a…
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Frank Corder
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December 14, 2022
Using Mississippi TANF scandal as a backdrop, U.S. House Ways and Means members seek answers from HHS Secretary
State Auditor White says the Congressional inquiry is an important move for accountability for this scandal. U.S. House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on November 15th requesting information from HHS as to its oversight actions and efforts to promote accountability…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 14, 2022
Dept. of Revenue selects operator for Liquor Distribution Center in Mississippi
The proposal by Ruan Transport Corporation out of Iowa received the highest evaluation from the RFPs received. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has selected an operator to submit for approval that will operate Mississippi’s alcohol distribution. DOR has selected the Ruan Transport Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa proposal which had the highest score, according…
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Frank Corder
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December 14, 2022
Mississippi Ethics Commission rules in favor of House Republican Caucus
The Mississippi Free Press and its reporter claimed Caucus violated the Open Meetings Act. Ethics Commissioners say no in 5-3 vote. The Mississippi Ethics Commission has ruled 5-3 that a meeting of the House Republican Caucus in the Legislature – even if it contains a quorum – does not violate the Open Meetings Act as…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
State Treasury, MDHS team up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to Mississippi children
Past-due child support cases matched against Treasury database to benefit 10,000 families. The State Treasury and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced they have teamed up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to families with unpaid child support. Treasurer David McRae explained this new policy puts Mississippi’s kids first. “If you are behind making your…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
Lawmakers to receive Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force recommendations for 2023 session
The State Public Defender says the Legislature will receive the task force’s report in January. Earlier this month, members of the Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force met at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to determine recommendations for the 2023 Legislature. When the report is finalized, it will include recommendations for improvements in…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2022
Auditor White discusses federal funds audit, tells of talks regarding TANF scandal while in D.C.
White says new U.S. House Republican majority could delve deeper into misspending. Watch the interview. On Monday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White joined Y’all Politics to talk about the recently released Single Audit Report his office compiled outlining how the state used federal funds from July 2020 to July 2021. That report, which examined various…
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2025
Blackhawk pilot with Mississippi ties dies in D.C. air disaster
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Daniel Tyson
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January 30, 2025
Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2025
Bill filed by House Education chairman would allow students in low performing schools to transfer
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Lynne Jeter
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January 29, 2025
Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Yancey Engineered Solutions bringing generator enclosure, fuel tank manufacturing to Batesville
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Woodland Recovery Center investing $25 million in new 100-bed Southaven facility
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Marilyn Tinnin
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January 30, 2025
The backstory of Mississippi’s own Cat Cora
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 30, 2025
A golden sash
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Jim Beaugez
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January 29, 2025
Country music star Steve Azar lands on Grammy-nominated children’s album
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Sid Salter
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January 29, 2025
Pete Johnson’s political family tree filled with twisting branches of Mississippi’s history
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Russ Latino
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January 29, 2025
Barksdale once railed against monopolies, he should support school choice now
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Russ Latino
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January 27, 2025
For Jackson’s Lumumba, running for mayor could worsen legal headache
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