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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith not among 15 Republicans to support Senate gun bill
President Biden calls on House to swiftly pass the bill and send it to his desk. In 65-33 vote on Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the gun control bill a bipartisan group of legislators had been negotiating for weeks following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats in passing the bill. Mississippi’s…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 24, 2022
PSC announces $300 million settlement with Entergy Mississippi
This is the largest settlement in the state’s history and includes $235,000,000 with $65,000,000 in savings to customers. On Thursday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission announced a $300 million settlement with Entergy Mississippi over the Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant. The vote to approve the settlement by the PSC Commissioners was unanimous. The settlement will produce $80 cash…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 23, 2022
SCOTUS strikes down gun law in NYC, setting precedent for interpretation of Second Amendment
The New York law would have required cause to carry a concealed handgun outside the home. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a New York law that would have required “proper cause” to carry a firearm outside of a persons dwelling. Individuals in New York could only apply…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 23, 2022
Prior to the runoff, NFIB endorses Guest and Palazzo for reelection
The business advocacy group has shown support for the two incumbents prior to the June 28 runoff. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Michael Guest (MS-03) and Steven Palazzo (MS-04) in the June 28 runoff election. “Small business owners in Mississippi know how important it is to have representatives in Congress that promote…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 23, 2022
Senator Hyde-Smith supports legislation to stop Supreme Court leakers
The Act would help put an end to leakers sharing Supreme Court decisions. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined with Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to introduce legislation that would criminalize individuals who leak confidential information from the Supreme Court of the United States. The Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act would impose a $10,000 fine and…
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June 23, 2022
Chevron CEO tells President Biden his Administration’s criticism, vilification not beneficial
The Chevron Pascagoula Refinery in Mississippi is one of the top ten refineries in the U.S. Dear Mr. President: Thank you for your letter dated June 14, 2022. As industry leaders, academic experts and numerous policy makers have pointed out, there are no easy fixes nor any short-term answers to the global supply and demand…
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June 23, 2022
TAYLOR: Congress Must Pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act
Submitted by Lex Taylor, Taylor Machine Works A weak domestic supply chain increases costs, makes America vulnerable, and hurts economic growth. These days it seems like people are talking about three things: gas prices, baby formula shortages, and inflation. America’s domestic supply chain is contributing to all three. In Mississippi, the supply chain issues originating…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2022
Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. Lawmakers call it a “cheap gimmick”
President Biden has made an Executive Order calling for a three-month holiday on all federal gas taxes. With the average gallon of gas in the U.S. now at $5.00, President Joe Biden has called for a three-month break in all federal taxes on gasoline in order to elevate the burden Americans are facing at the…
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2022
Secretary of State Watson talks “Tackle the Tape,” “29×29” with Bigger Pie Forum
Listen to the BPF podcast to hear how the Secretary of State’s office is working to make Mississippi business friendly. Bigger Pie Forum recently visited with Secretary of State Michael Watson on their podcast to find out more on his office’s “Tackle the Tape” initiative and the plan within it titled “29 x 29.” The…
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2022
Absentee voting ahead of June 28th Mississippi Republican runoffs not breaking any records
Voter turnout in the initial Primary was low. Less than 1,500 absentees received as of today points to runoff turnout being low as well. Over 231,000 absentee ballots were received in the 2020 General Election in Mississippi. That total broke absentee voting records in the state. In the 2016 General Election, nearly 103,000 absentee votes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2022
Senator Hyde-Smith and others combat corporations with anti-second amendment viewpoints
Senators have offered a bill to end the federal government contracts with those “woke” institutions that discriminate against firearm businesses. Sentor Cindy Hyde-Smith helped introduce legislation that would prevent the federal government form doing business with companies that promote anti-Second Amendment policies. The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, which was authored by U.S. Senator Steve Daines…
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2022
Ezell pushes back on Palazzo’s claims, says he will show up for South Mississippi
The Jackson County Sheriff will debate the incumbent Congressman on Friday night ahead of the June 28th GOP runoff. Watch the interview. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is in a runoff next Tuesday, June 28th with incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo. The winner will be the Republican nominee in the 4th Congressional District heading into the…
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Daniel Tyson
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March 7, 2025
Barbour tours Hurricane Katrina exhibit at Two Mississippi Museums, reflects on spirit of Mississippians
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 7, 2025
Senate passes measure to add restrictions on kratom products in Mississippi
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Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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March 7, 2025
Trump administration throws hundreds of affordable housing projects into limbo after contract cuts
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 10, 2025
The weight of a wedding
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 10, 2025
Polluted by holy motives?
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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March 9, 2025
Marty Stuart: The guardian of country music’s legacy
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
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James McHale
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March 4, 2025
Maximizing Mississippi’s higher ed ROI requires better data and inclusive financial aid
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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