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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
BEAM to create Mississippi Broadband Map, needs feedback from the public
This information will allow BEAM to create a unique and updated Mississippi Broadband Map that is critical for expanding broadband infrastructure in the state. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) launched a new website to record internet speeds and gather information about internet usage and availability across the state. “This information…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 7, 2022
Former Grenada County Deputy Clerk pleads guilty to grand larceny
A demand letter of $16,894.49 was served to Vicky Blaylock. State Auditor Shad White announced former Grenada County Deputy Chancery Clerk Vicky Blaylock has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Blaylock stole over $34,000 from the county land redemption account by removing cash payments and altering computer records to conceal her crime. Auditor White said this…
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Frank Corder
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December 7, 2022
Mississippi tax collections for November outpace estimates but fall short of prior year
The state collected $13 million less than the same month last year, yet still remains $347.4 million above fiscal year-to-date estimates. While Mississippi state revenue collections outpaced legislative estimates for the month of November in the current Fiscal Year 2023, there are signs that the economy is cooling. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee reported…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 7, 2022
Hyde-Smith sets sights on addressing veterinary shortages with new Farm Bill
Senator Hyde-Smith says the nation’s food security and economic security are put at risk without sufficient veterinary oversight. Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith used the Senate Agriculture Committee meeting this week as an opportunity to start the conversation around the growing shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas. Her push was to find solutions…
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Frank Corder
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December 6, 2022
Thompson first says January 6th Committee will make criminal referrals but then walks it back
The Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Chairs Speaker Pelosi’s select House committee on the matter. Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat, told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning that the U.S. House committee appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to investigate the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot would be making criminal referrals as their work…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 6, 2022
Joint Legislative Budget Committee sets FY 2024 revenue estimate at $7.5 billion, outlines state funding
The 2024 Revenue Estimate is $536.4 million, or 7.7% higher than the 2023 Sine Die Estimate. Last month, the Mississippi Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) put forth the Fiscal Year 2024 revenue estimate of $7,523,800,000, significantly higher than the FY 2023 Sine Die Revenue Estimate. The 2024 Revenue Estimate is $536.4 million, or 7.7% higher…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 6, 2022
State Auditor report outlines millions in questionable spending related to federal funds flowing to Mississippi
“This audit is intended to let the taxpayers see how their money was spent, warts and all,” Auditor White said. The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released their Single Audit Report for the State of Mississippi that covers federal funds spent by state agencies from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. According to a press…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 6, 2022
Senator Derrick Simmons recognized by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Simmons has served the 12th District of Mississippi in the Senate since 2011. Senator Derrick T. Simmons was nationally recognized as Legislator of the Year by The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), at its annual convention last week in Las Vegas. The NBCSL represents and serves the interests of African American State legislators. It…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 6, 2022
Senator Blackwell shares takeaways from Medicaid hearing
The committee heard from experts on postpartum care, obesity and autism. All of which emphasized a need for services and care. Senator Kevin Blackwell sat down with Y’all Politics to go over last week’s Medicaid hearing in which lawmakers heard from experts on the topics of postpartum care, obesity, and autism. Suggestions to the Legislature included making…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 5, 2022
MDHS amends complaint, adds new defendants in TANF misspending lawsuit
The amendment by MDHS adds 10 additional defendants to the civil complaint that the department alleges were recipients of misspent TANF funds. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has filed a motion to amend the civil complaint that is currently in litigation regarding the misuse of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funds under…
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Frank Corder
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December 4, 2022
Biloxi Councilman Gines switches to the Mississippi Republican Party
The switch is the first since the MSGOP launched a Minority Outreach Committee in October. Chairman Bordeaux hopes it’s the first of many. Biloxi Ward 2 Councilman Felix Gines is leaving the Mississippi Democratic Party and is switching to the Republican Party. Gines, a former mayoral and state representative candidate, is the former Secretary of the…
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2022
New lawsuit seeks to finish the job and end judicially-imposed, elective abortion policy in Mississippi
Aaron Rice and Andy Taggart joined Y’all Politics to talk about the latest effort to clarify that abortion is not protected by the Mississippi Constitution. WATCH. Most Mississippians would think that the U.S. Supreme Court’s action this summer overturning Roe v. Wade through the case known as Dobbs and the subsequent legislative “trigger law” that…
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Frank Corder
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February 28, 2025
President Trump to order English as official U.S. language
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Daniel Tyson
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February 28, 2025
Proposed public defender pilot program aims to better represent indigent defendants in Mississippi
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 28, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: February 28, 2025
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2025
Camgian announces $2.5 million expansion in Starkville
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Lynne Jeter
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February 23, 2025
Creating Futures through Technology Conference slated for March 5-7
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2025
ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility
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Susan Marquez
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February 28, 2025
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in March 2025
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 28, 2025
Let the thirsty come
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Ben Smith
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February 27, 2025
Will federal cuts affect outdoor programs?
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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Sid Salter
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February 26, 2025
Controversial ruling against Clarksdale newspaper is puzzling, disturbing and ironic
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Patrick Sullivan
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February 24, 2025
In education spending, Mississippi should prioritize work outcomes and ROI
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