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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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June 26, 2026
Gipson, Watson stump for higher office at Neshoba
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June 26, 2026
Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
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Frank Corder
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi House not “scared” of conversations on “sacred” issues, Speaker White tells Neshoba fairgoers
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Susan Marquez
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Alistair Begg
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June 26, 2026
Keeping ourselves in God’s love
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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June 25, 2026
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
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Russ Latino
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June 26, 2026
An American Inheritance for Everyone
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Russ Latino
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June 25, 2026
An American Inheritance: The Longest Surviving Constitution on the Planet
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Sid Salter
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June 24, 2026
Neshoba County Fair continues to evolve, but the core family principle abides
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