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Sarah Ulmer
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December 14, 2022
Dept. of Revenue selects operator for Liquor Distribution Center in Mississippi
The proposal by Ruan Transport Corporation out of Iowa received the highest evaluation from the RFPs received. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has selected an operator to submit for approval that will operate Mississippi’s alcohol distribution. DOR has selected the Ruan Transport Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa proposal which had the highest score, according…
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Frank Corder
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December 14, 2022
Mississippi Ethics Commission rules in favor of House Republican Caucus
The Mississippi Free Press and its reporter claimed Caucus violated the Open Meetings Act. Ethics Commissioners say no in 5-3 vote. The Mississippi Ethics Commission has ruled 5-3 that a meeting of the House Republican Caucus in the Legislature – even if it contains a quorum – does not violate the Open Meetings Act as…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
State Treasury, MDHS team up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to Mississippi children
Past-due child support cases matched against Treasury database to benefit 10,000 families. The State Treasury and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced they have teamed up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to families with unpaid child support. Treasurer David McRae explained this new policy puts Mississippi’s kids first. “If you are behind making your…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
Lawmakers to receive Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force recommendations for 2023 session
The State Public Defender says the Legislature will receive the task force’s report in January. Earlier this month, members of the Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force met at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to determine recommendations for the 2023 Legislature. When the report is finalized, it will include recommendations for improvements in…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2022
Auditor White discusses federal funds audit, tells of talks regarding TANF scandal while in D.C.
White says new U.S. House Republican majority could delve deeper into misspending. Watch the interview. On Monday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White joined Y’all Politics to talk about the recently released Single Audit Report his office compiled outlining how the state used federal funds from July 2020 to July 2021. That report, which examined various…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 12, 2022
Efforts slowly continue as Mississippi’s medical marijuana program becomes established
The program is still in the preliminary implementation, but industry partners think it could be a matter of weeks before product is approved and available. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is continuing to diligently work to provide access to the state’s new medical marijuana program. The program was established by the Mississippi Legislature…
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2022
Senator Wicker seeks U.S. Senate hearing following Musk release of “Twitter Files”
“It is now clear to everyone that Twitter coordinated with a presidential campaign and a party committee to suppress speech,” Wicker says. Following the release of the “Twitter Files” by Elon Musk, Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has sent a letter to Senator…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 9, 2022
Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise agreement on the National Defense Authorization
Agreement would end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Armed Forces members, put forth a 4.6% pay raise for DoD employees, and more. Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the agreement on the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (FDAA) after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the package…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Governor Reeves calls for creation of a Patriotic Education Fund
Governor proposed allocating $5 million to the fund, which could be used to develop new courses, after-school programs, or other innovative offerings. In November, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation, which notes some of his top priorities. Some of his top priorities included eliminating the income tax, advancing the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Former Yalobusha General Hospital clerk arrested for embezzlement
Special Agents delivered a $102,089.74 demand letter to Melissa Cook upon her arrest. State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Melissa Cook, a former accounts receivable clerk, who was indicted by a local grand jury for embezzlement from Yalobusha General Hospital. “Cook is accused of embezzling in-patient care payments from…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 8, 2022
State coalition pens amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court website immunity suit
SCOTUS looks to definitively address the meaning of Section 230 which has been hotly debated in recent years. Mississippi has joined a Tennessee-led coalition amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google. The case is the first time that the U.S. Supreme Court will definitively address the meaning of Section 230 of…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Mental health care in Mississippi sees a significant increase in services, support
Expansion of Grow Therapy seeks to add to the gains made in the state by bridging the gap between therapists and people seeking mental health care. Grow Therapy announced today the expansion of its services to multiple states across the country. The expansion includes availability in 22 new states, including Mississippi, making Grow Therapy services now…
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board recommends $62 million in coastal projects, $7 million for a revolving loan fund
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 14, 2025
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
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Jeff Roberson
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November 14, 2025
A farewell to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum
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Alistair Begg
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November 14, 2025
Our help comes from the Lord
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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November 13, 2025
Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
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Hunter Estes
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November 14, 2025
Mississippi should double down as an education innovator
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Kelley Williams
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November 13, 2025
Wistful not thinking
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Ron Eller
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November 12, 2025
It’s time to restore trust in government: Why Congress needs term limits
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