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February 13, 2015
Mississippi House weekly summary for February 12, 2015
RELEASE: Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of February 9, 2015 Two big deadlines faced House members this week as they made their way through the Calendar. Thursday, February 13, was the deadline for Original Floor Action on general bills and constitutional amendments. If a bill was reported out of a committee but was…
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February 12, 2015
Travis Childers daughter to run for state house
Two North Mississippi House Candidates Announce Campaigns Lauren Childers of Booneville has qualified to challenge Minotaur slayer, Rep. Tracy Arnold (R-Booneville) for House District 3. CottonMouth 2/12/15
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February 12, 2015
Cory Wilson endorsed by the MS Manufacturers Association for HD73
Wilson Endorsed by Mississippi Manufacturers PAC The Mississippi Manufacturer’s Association (MMA) Political Action Committee has endorsed Republican Cory Wilson for Madison County’s House District 73. The endorsement for the new House seat is a significant show of early support by the voice of Mississippi industry at the Capitol. “Cory is exactly the kind of leader…
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February 12, 2015
In Mississippi’s first congressional district special election, time becomes the real issue
Sooner rather than later By Alan Lange
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February 12, 2015
Remarks from Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) on House passage of Keystone pipeline legislation
“The American people have waited long enough for the KeystoneXL pipeline to be approved,” said Harper. “Today, House and Senate Republicans continued their commitment to push forward with this shovel-ready, jobs-creating project and continue to do their job by putting Americans to work and ensuring reliable energy from friendly sources. With hardworking, middle-class families still…
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February 12, 2015
#MS01: Hernando mayor Johnson, McDanielite Sen. Parker consider Congressional runs
Johnson, Parker mull bid Two high-profile DeSoto County Republicans are mulling a bid to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, who was laid to rest in Tupelo Monday after succumbing to a battle with brain cancer last week. Longtime Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson, a Republican, who was first elected to serve as mayor of…
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February 12, 2015
MS Senate defeats bill that would prohibit use of any Common Core standards
Senate rejects full Common Core break JACKSON – The Mississippi Senate rejected a proposal Wednesday that would have prevented the state Board of Education from using any of the Common Core academic standards. The Senate by a 37-13 margin defeated a Tea Party-supported amendment offered by Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, that would require the state…
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February 12, 2015
Sen. Wicker not pleased with new EPA rules, says could raise power bills
If Power Plants Close, Your Bills Go Up: Wicker Blasts New EPA Rules at DC Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C.–If coal power plants are forced to close under new EPA rules, your light bill could go way up. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) blasted the new Environmental Protection Agency rules in a Senate hearing in DC Wednesday. The…
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February 12, 2015
Sen. Cochran laments more regulation, less flood control projects
Cochran: Federal Budget Skips Miss. Flood Projects, Gives More Money to Regulatory WASHINGTON, D.C.–President Obama’s proposed budget for FY2016 has gotten criticism for several reasons. The most recent is from Mississippi’s senior senator, Thad Cochran, who said Wednesday that there is more money going to regulatory agencies and less cash for projects that could benefit…
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February 12, 2015
#MS01: Dem Presley won’t make Congressional run
Rumored, running or out for First Congressional District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley said Tuesday, Feb. 11, that he is not running. He would have been the Democrat’s best hope for the seat and an instant front-runner. (See earlier post.) Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton told me during the Mississippi Municipal League convention in Jackson that…
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February 12, 2015
Parents Campaign advocates for passing 3rd graders who can’t read on grade level, blames Legislature
Excerpt from the Parents Campaign email: A bill that would hold Mississippi third-graders harmless for the first-year results of a new high-stakes reading test and delay retentions for one year could die without your help. A majority of the House supports the amended version of the bill that allows children who don’t meet the (as…
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February 12, 2015
MS Senate GOP passes measure supporting constitutional convention to control fed spending
Senate backs convention to mandate fed. balanced budget JACKSON – State senators want to sign Mississippi onto a plan for a nationwide constitutional convention that would force the federal government to balance its budget and require states’ permission to increase the national debt. The Senate voted 30-18 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 2389, part of…
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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