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January 10, 2015
Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary for January 9, 2015
RELEASE: Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of January 5, 2015 On January 6, 2015, the 130th Mississippi State Legislature kicked off the last session in the four-year term. Cold temperatures aside, members arrived at the State Capitol with warm smiles and familiar handshakes as they prepared for their first week of the 2015…
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January 10, 2015
Despite veto threat, Sen. Roger Wicker cosponsors Obamacare full time workweek definition change
Wicker Backs Bill to Change Harmful Obamacare Rule WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has cosponsored a bill that would amend Obamacare’s definition of a full-time workweek from 30 hours to 40 hours. The legislation was introduced by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and has bipartisan support. “Obamacare has caused many businesses to cut hours…
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January 10, 2015
Is Singing River Health System financial department shredding documents?
Attorneys: SRHS shredding documents; SRHS: ‘Absurd and outrageous’ Two attorneys representing plaintiffs in lawsuits against Singing River Health System delivered a “cease and desist” letter to the hospital Friday after learning of allegations the SRHS financial department was shredding documents. The county-owned hospital system called the accusation “absurd and outrageous … clearly designed as a…
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January 10, 2015
Obama denies FEMA assistance to individuals in Jones,Marion; Gov. Bryant activates state housing aid
RELEASE: Gov. Bryant Activates State Disaster Housing Assistance for Tornado Survivors JACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant was notified today that President Barack Obama denied Mississippi’s request for FEMA assistance to individuals in Jones and Marion counties who suffered damage from the Dec. 23 severe storms and tornadoes. Gov. Bryant has authorized the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to…
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January 9, 2015
Y’allPolitics? Yeah, there’s an app for that.
Long time coming, but worth the wait By Alan Lange
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January 9, 2015
With state revenue up $88 million, Legislature debates spending
State revenue up $88 million With state revenue running $88 million above the last estimate and another $112.7 million available, the House Appropriations chairman predicts that for the first time in many years there will be heated debate and a fight over extra spending. The House Appropriations Committee received an overview of the Legislative Budget…
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January 9, 2015
Education Week gives Mississippi a D in overall school performance, B in early childhood ed
Miss. schools at bottom, but preschools get good mark JACKSON – Mississippi again ranks last in the nation in school performance according to an influential evaluation released Thursday, but the state ranks near the top in a new measure of how many students are participating in preschool programs. Education Week’s Quality Counts report gave Mississippi…
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January 9, 2015
State Auditor issues demand to Terry mayor
Demand issued for Terry Mayor State Auditor Stacey Pickering confirms his office has been working on a case involving Terry’s mayor since last year. The case against Roderick Nicholson was turned over to the Hinds County District Attorney’s office in July. D-A Robert Smith is recusing himself from the case, but the Auditor issued a…
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January 9, 2015
SouthMS Tea Party wanted Palazzo to throw South Mississippi under bus for show with Boehner vote
Palazzo gets flak from TEA Party for backing Boehner for speaker WASHINGTON — When U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo decided to back John Boehner for speaker of the House this week, the vote prompted the kind of fiery broadside from a TEA Party loyalist back home that reflects the turmoil that abounds within the Republican Party…
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January 9, 2015
Sen. Thad Cochran officially confirmed as Appropriations chairman
Thad Cochran confirmed as chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran was officially confirmed today as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the 114th Congress. He said his goal is to move forward in a responsible and timely manner to fulfill Congress’ constitutional obligation to fund federal…
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January 9, 2015
Sen. Roger Wicker in line for Senate seapower subcommittee chair
Sessions Poised to Chair SASC Subcommittee “Senator Sessions will not be leading the Seapower subcommittee,” one Senate aide said. “And given his involvement with Strategic Forces in the past, he is most likely to remain there.” The Seapower post could go to a member from another shipbuilding state, Mississippi’s Roger Wicker, who has new clout…
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January 9, 2015
Speaker ProTem Greg Snowden: most #MAEP money was never in the state coffers to begin with
State Rep. Greg Snowden urges defeat of education funding amendment JACKSON, Mississippi — The second-highest leader of the Mississippi House said Thursday that legislators have fulfilled their promises to improve public schools, and he urged voters to defeat an education funding proposal that will be on the ballot in November. House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg…
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Daniel Tyson
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April 21, 2026
State leaders cut ribbon on new Public Safety headquarters
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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi congressional incumbents extend their money lead over midterm challengers
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 21, 2026
Newly formed Division of Autism is working to gather available resources, identify gaps
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 21, 2026
Natchez Festival of Music: Where the Mississippi River sings
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Alistair Begg
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April 21, 2026
A forgiving spirit
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Robert St. John
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April 20, 2026
The Yonderlust Twenty
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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Chris Brown
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April 20, 2026
Simplified reporting will increase welfare fraud and errors
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Sid Salter
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April 15, 2026
April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps
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