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February 28, 2012
MCPP pushes HB 888 – the Charter Schools Bill – could be on House Floor by Thursday
The Mississippi House of Representatives is expected to be voting THIS WEEK on House Bill 888, the Public Charter School bill. It is scheduled to be considered Wednesday in committee and could come before the full House of Representatives as early as THIS THURSDAY. The opponents of charter schools are working diligently to stop the…
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February 27, 2012
‘Poor’ understanding: Experts say bootstrap mentality falls short
‘Poor’ understanding: Experts say bootstrap mentality falls short Ignoring poverty means stifling future growth, said Ed Sivak, director for the Mississippi Economic Policy Center. “If a third of our children in Mississippi are in poverty, it means a third of our future work force will be in poverty, too. Unless we make this issue a…
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February 27, 2012
$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought
$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought Federal officials have proposed spending $28.4 million next year to operate a high-security federal prison in Yazoo City, a move local and congressional officials hope will boost the region’s economy. Construction of the 1,216-bed facility is nearly complete and should be ready to open by early 2013,…
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February 27, 2012
Barbour: Romney Loss in Michigan Would be ‘A Real Setback’
Barbour: Romney Loss in Michigan Would be ‘A Real Setback’ Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has refused to take sides in the GOP nominating contest so far, but he came out Monday with a warning for Mitt Romney. Speaking on CBS’ This Morning, Barbour said that a Romney loss in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday would…
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February 27, 2012
CL – No budging on budget act
No budging on budget act Lawmakers this year may scrutinize whether state agencies have met specific benchmarks, as the Legislature moves toward performance-based budgeting. But the budget initiative championed by Gov. Phil Bryant is not expected to be approved this session. Such a budgeting system requires state agencies to develop strategic plans outlining their goals…
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February 27, 2012
McDaniel – GOP presidential campaign asks about Mississippi
‘Tell me about Mississippi’ Last week, I received a call from the presidential campaign of a powerful GOP hopeful. A longtime member of the establishment, he was attempting to understand “our brand of conservatism.” “Tell me about Mississippi,” he inquired. My message to him was simple: We believe that political solutions should be sensitive to…
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February 27, 2012
Rep. Mark Baker – It’s time to “let the sunshine in”
It’s time to “let the sunshine in” The attorney general, regardless of the person holding that office, has often exercised power to singlehandedly direct the public policy of the state of Mississippi. With the passage of the HB 211, aptly termed the Sunshine Act, the attorney general will no longer be permitted to unilaterally dictate…
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February 27, 2012
PERS Secrets – Refuses to release ‘13th check’ records
PERS Secrets – Refuses to release ‘13th check’ records Retirement incomes for public employees are a state secret in Mississippi, including extra pay that now consumes 25 percent of the annual retirement payroll. Before he left office, Gov. Haley Barbour appointed a study commission to review the Public Employees’ Retirement System’s prospects for long-term solvency.…
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February 27, 2012
NYT – Barbour wants 2012 GOP candidates to focus on Obama, not each other
NYT – Barbour wants 2012 GOP candidates to focus on Obama, not each other As Mr. Romney and Mr. Santorum traded a new round of sharp charges in Michigan on Saturday, some Republican leaders expressed concern about the effects of a prolonged and nasty primary fight. “The general election prospects for Republicans certainly would be…
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February 27, 2012
Hampton – Dissent does help legislative end results
Dissent does help legislative end results The new Republican leaders of the Legislature are rolling right along with their political initiatives. The Mississippi House has approved a bill to clip the wings of Attorney General Jim Hood, the only Democratic statewide official and a longtime GOP nemesis.The Senate last week approved a charter school bill,…
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February 27, 2012
Eight candidates running for Wicker’s US Senate seat
Eight candidates running for US Senate seat Mississippi’s 2012 U.S. Senate race won’t be decided until the Nov. 6 general election thanks to a full field of candidates. Three Republicans – including incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker – will face off in the March 13 primary. The Democratic side of the ticket also features three candidates.…
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February 27, 2012
In GOP primary battle, Mississippi matters
Gingrich coming to Coast; Romney, Santorum visits likely Mississippi’s late-in-the-game presidential primary normally gets little attention. But this year, with at least three GOP candidates still in the hunt, the contest is expected to draw attention, advertising and visits. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney have established substantial Magnolia State operations. Gingrich is planning to visit…
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Frank Corder
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May 9, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court allows Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Auditor White to continue
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Frank Corder
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May 9, 2025
Hyde-Smith draws GOP challenger as Democrats target her Mississippi U.S. Senate seat
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Frank Corder
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May 9, 2025
Thompson calls on Trump to “put politics aside,” nominate a qualified FEMA Administrator
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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
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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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Ben Smith
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May 9, 2025
William Carey’s Bobby Halford passes Ron Polk
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Hunter Estes
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May 9, 2025
The American Pope: Leo XIV emerges from Conclave
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Susan Marquez
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May 9, 2025
Fireflies to light up the night at Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland
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Roger Wicker
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May 9, 2025
Trump-Zelensky agreement could be pivotal moment toward ending Putin’s war
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Bishop Vincent Mathews
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May 9, 2025
The Church’s next mission field: Universal school choice
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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
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