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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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February 12, 2015
After pages do an inspection sticker check, MS Senate passes bill to eliminate them
Mississippi Senate passes bill to eliminate vehicle inspection stickers Senators Wednesday passed Senate Bill 2519, which would repeal the requirement that vehicle owners get a $5 safety inspection each year. The bill goes to the House for more debate. Proponents, including Republican Sen. John Polk of Hattiesburg, say too often no inspection is conducted. They…
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February 12, 2015
MS House unanimously passes Property Insurance Clarity Act (HB 739)
Mississippi House OKs bill to show insurance losses by ZIP code Backers hope a unanimous vote in the House on Wednesday will give an insurance-clarity bill some momentum going to the Senate. Rep. Scott DeLano, R-Biloxi, one of the sponsors of the Property Insurance Clarity Act (HB 739), said he and Insurance Committee Vice Chairman…
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February 11, 2015
House approves school attendance change – ‘attendance trigger’ will create more accountability
House approves school attendance change The Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula, used to set state spending for school districts, is based largely on average daily attendance. In 2013, after State Auditor Stacey Pickering had reported attendance in public schools was not being closely monitored and some districts appeared to be gaming the system, the Legislature…
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Frank Corder
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June 26, 2026
Gipson, Watson stump for higher office at Neshoba
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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June 26, 2026
Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
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Frank Corder
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi House not “scared” of conversations on “sacred” issues, Speaker White tells Neshoba fairgoers
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Susan Marquez
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Alistair Begg
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June 26, 2026
Keeping ourselves in God’s love
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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June 25, 2026
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
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Russ Latino
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June 26, 2026
An American Inheritance for Everyone
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Russ Latino
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June 25, 2026
An American Inheritance: The Longest Surviving Constitution on the Planet
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Sid Salter
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June 24, 2026
Neshoba County Fair continues to evolve, but the core family principle abides
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