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January 9, 2014
Human cloning ban among first bills filed in Mississippi Legislature
Human cloning ban among first bills filed in Mississippi Legislature A glance at some bills filed on the first day of the 2014 session of the Mississippi Legislature: CLONING — House Bill 43, by Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, would ban human cloning. It also would prohibit shipping and receiving embryos created by human cloning. DRUG…
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January 9, 2014
Single court district possible for Madison County
Single court district possible for Madison County Creating a circuit court district just for Madison County remains a possibility in the constitutionally-mandated redistricting this legislative session that got under way Tuesday. There are different scenarios that range from splitting Madison and Rankin counties into individual circuit court districts to just adding extra judges. The same…
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January 9, 2014
We mean business: Industry, chamber leaders emphasize technical skills, education
We mean business: Industry, chamber leaders emphasize technical skills, education Education — preparing Mississippi’s workforce for modern, technical jobs —was the top topic for the state’s business leaders who met with lawmakers Wednesday. Irwin Edenzon, president of Mississippi’s largest employer, Ingalls Shipbuilding, announced the creation of the Mississippi Tech Master Scholars program, which will recognize,…
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January 9, 2014
Miss. lawmakers push youth concussion law
Miss. lawmakers push youth concussion law Senate and House leaders are pushing for a youth concussion law, with Mississippi the last state in the country without such a measure. Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, has introduced a bill that would require any public or private schools that have youth athletic programs adopt a “concussion management and…
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January 9, 2014
Fisher leaving MBN for federal anti-drug job
Fisher leaving MBN for federal anti-drug job The director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics is stepping down at the end of January to take a federal job. Marshall Fisher says he’s going to work for a federal task force that fights drug trafficking. Fisher tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will be…
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January 9, 2014
Miss. lawmakers must balance spending and demands
Miss. lawmakers must balance spending and demands Mississippi lawmakers gaveled their 2014 session to order at noon Tuesday. They have a busy three months ahead, but they’re getting off to a slow start. “We’ll meet and greet today and fight tomorrow,” joked Rep. Preston Sullivan, D-Okolona. No bills were posted to the legislative website before…
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January 9, 2014
Palazzo addresses myths surrounding flood insurance increases
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January 9, 2014
Legislative committees meet to evaluate proposals to reduce prison costs
Legislative committees meet to evaluate proposals to reduce prison costs Mississippi lawmakers say they want to reduce the number of former inmates who return to prison after serving time. However, one state representative said ex-felons could have trouble finding jobs because of workers’ compensation insurance policies that companies carry. Many workers’ comp policies ban employers…
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January 9, 2014
MEC Voices Support For Common Core
MEC Voices Support For Common Core Mississippi’s largest business group is calling for higher education standards and a greater focus on kids heading into technical careers. MPB’s Jeffrey Hess reports the influential Mississippi Economic Council is standing firm behind new common core state education standards. The MEC used its annual capitol day to highlight the…
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January 9, 2014
Wicker, Cochran Support Repeal of Military Pensions Cut
Plan Restores $6 Billion to Current, Future Retirees
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January 8, 2014
Teacher pay will be the hot topic of 2014 legislative session
Teacher pay will be the hot topic of 2014 legislative session There doesn’t appear to be a lot on the 2014 agenda of the Mississippi Legislature, which opened for business Tuesday, that will really stir the pot due to the Republican Leadership of Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker Philip Gunn mostly…
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January 8, 2014
PSC approves higher rates
PSC approves higher rates Power bills will be going up in February for customers of Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power Co. The Public Service Commission voted 2-1 Tuesday to allow each company to raise rates to recover higher natural gas costs from 2013 and higher projected costs in 2014. State law allows utilities to recover…
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Frank Corder
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October 12, 2026
Callais decision causing headaches in Mississippi as special election and 2027 loom large
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 12, 2026
IHL extends commissioner’s contract, increases pay
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Clara Turnage
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October 12, 2026
Researcher using $7 million grant to create ‘self-driving’ lab at Ole Miss
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
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Robert St. John
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October 12, 2026
Closing time at the Vatican
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Alistair Begg
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October 12, 2026
Justice, kindness, and humility
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Matt Friedeman
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October 11, 2026
The athletes of God
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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