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Sarah Ulmer
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February 22, 2023
Full and immediate deductions on a business investment could replace incremental ones
The House did not bring up a bill to make cuts to the state’s individual income tax but did offer legislation to speed up business tax deductions. Update – February 22, 2023: The Mississippi Senate chamber passed a companion bill to the House’s expensing bill in SB 3101 on Wednesday. The legislation creates the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Mississippi House tables amendments to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage, increase TANF benefits
The motion to table Amendment 2 passed 70-46 and Amendment 3 by a vote of 73-42. The Mississippi Legislature faces a Wednesday deadline for floor action on revenue and appropriation bills. Against the backdrop of this deadline, the House of Representatives took up a series of revenue bills Tuesday evening. One of the bills, House…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Barbara and Ed Blackmon to be challenged by their children in 2023 Mississippi election
Lawrence Blackmon will run in House District 57 against his dad Ed and Bradford Blackmon will run in Senate District 21 against his mom Barbara. On November 7th, Mississippians will head to the polls to cast their ballots for the 2023 general election. This year, all 122 seats in the State House and all 52 seats…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 21, 2023
No income tax cut proposal to come from the Mississippi House
Prior to the first major appropriations deadline, no individual income tax cut bill was proposed, signalling the end of the topic for the 2023 session. The House Ways and Means committee came and went on Tuesday with no introduction of an income tax cut bill. Representative Trey Lamar told reporters earlier that day that if…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 21, 2023
Student financial aid opportunities could see major changes on state level
This would be the first time a Pell Grant recipient could also receive MTAG since the program began. High school graduates seeking financial aid from MTAG could be in for a surprise with major changes to the eligibility requirements coming from a House bill in the Mississippi Legislature. MTAG, the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 20, 2023
Governor Reeves on key legislative actions: Postpartum Medicaid expansion and HB 1020
Governor Reeves comments on legislative actions including proposed Capitol Complex Enforcement District court system. Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced a massive infrastructure proposal and site development investments which aim to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. The proposed infrastructure investments represent approximately $1.3 billion in transportation capacity project funding. The plan also includes…
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Russ Latino
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February 19, 2023
Democrats create headache cutting Presley challengers
Democrats' decision not to certify Hickingbottom & Wash for Governor raises questions about dozens of other similarly situated candidates. A total of 56 other Democratic candidates did not file a statement of economic interest by deadline.
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi House rejects Medicaid expansion amendment
State Rep. Robert Johnson, Democratic Leader in the House, attempted to amend an appropriations bill to expand Medicaid. It failed. On Wednesday, the Mississippi House took up a variety of appropriations bills, including H.B. 1624 which is the appropriation for the Division of Medicaid. Though the bill was ultimately passed by a vote of 107-5,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi Legislature offers multiple measures to aid in state’s hospital crisis
From grant programs to rural hospital consolidation and collaborations, lawmakers working to address hospital needs. Lawmakers are working to address the healthcare crisis among hospitals in the state of Mississippi. There are several bills that address key issues currently facing hospitals. Hospital Grant Program Both chambers have presented legislation to begin grant programs that will…
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Frank Corder
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February 16, 2023
MSGOP dismisses four residency challenges, certifies candidates
Candidates for Northern PSC, Senate, House and DA all remain in their races. The Mississippi Republican Party State Executive Committee met Thursday to consider the residency challenges for four candidates in state races for this 2023 cycle. The candidates in question were: All four candidates were certified to run, meaning the residency challenges were dismissed…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2023
Governor Reeves proposes nearly $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments
The Mississippi Governor announced $57 million in new funding to develop project-ready sites for future economic development. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced his plan to promote economic development and capital investments in Mississippi. His plan includes proposed major infrastructure investments throughout Mississippi. “My plan that we’re announcing today is comprised of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2023
Q&A with Secretary of State candidate Shuwaski Young
The Democratic candidate addressed questions regarding his residency while calling for mail-in balloting and early voting. Shuwaski Young, ran for Congress in the Third District in 2022 unsuccessfully. He is now running for Mississippi Secretary of State in the 2023 statewide elections. The Democrat is challenging incumbent Republican Michael Watson for the seat. Young talks…
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Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
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May 8, 2025
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
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May 8, 2025
Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain
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Frank Corder
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May 8, 2025
Court approves remedial redistricting plan submitted by State Board of Election Commissioners
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Susan Marquez
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May 8, 2025
Sweet potato named Mississippi state vegetable
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 8, 2025
Where is your hope?
Culture
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 7, 2025
Two Golden Eagles lead list of Ferriss Trophy finalists
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Sid Salter
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May 8, 2025
Four decades later, a cold case arrest may fill in the blank on Shondra May’s tombstone
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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May 6, 2025
Abortion pills are dangerous. Amber Nicole Thurman’s death is proof
Opinion
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Douglas Carswell
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May 6, 2025
Tariffs: Why you should fear them
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