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Anne Summerhays
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April 12, 2022
23 Attorneys General file amicus brief supporting religious liberty for service members
“We stand with LTC Dunn and the thousands of other service members seeking religious exemption to the Biden Military Vaccine Mandate,” Fitch said. In August 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced plans to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandates for active duty and Ready Reserve service members. While the mandate includes a religious liberty exemption,…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 12, 2022
Congressman Bennie Thompson announces community projects in Mississippi Delta
Thompson presented checks for five out of eight projects that will directly benefit Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District residents. In March, Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) announced that he voted to fund $10,527,500 in Community Project Funding for the 2nd Congressional District that will go towards eight community projects. This funding, Congressman Thompson’s Office said, responds directly…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 12, 2022
Reeves signs Victoria Huggins’ Mississippi Pill Press Law of 2022
The bill criminalizes the unauthorized possession and transfer of a pill press and similar pharmaceutical producing equipment. Governor Reeves signed into law House Bill 679 on Tuesday, which represents another step in Mississippi’s effort to combat the opioid overdose epidemic. The law will also give authorities an additional resource to punish those who lace pills…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 12, 2022
Small business optimism is on the decline, yet again
Optimism among small businesses has decreased to 93.2 in March due to rising inflation. The 2.4 decrease of the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is the third consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. The NFIB reported that 31% of owners reported inflation was the single most important problem in their business. This was…
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Frank Corder
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April 12, 2022
Albany Industries locating manufacturing, shipping operations in Calhoun City
The project will create 85 jobs in a 52,388-square-foot facility leased from the city. Upholstered furniture manufacturer Albany Industries is increasing its presence in Mississippi by locating manufacturing and shipping operations in Calhoun City. The project will create 85 jobs. “These 85 new jobs are the product of Mississippi’s pro-growth business environment and Albany Industries’…
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Frank Corder
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April 12, 2022
Biden-era U.S. inflation soars to highest level in 40 years, costing every American more
Americans are paying more for nearly every consumer good. For example: Gas up 48%, milk up 13%, eggs up 11%, coffee up 11%. Since President Joe Biden (D) took office, consumer prices and inflation have steadily increased, rising to a 40-year high in March of 2022 and costing every American more money to live. While…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 11, 2022
Mississippi adopts law expanding work release pilot program for non-violent inmates
The pilot program was first launched in 2021 in Rankin County. The new legislation expands this pilot program to Harrison and Lee Counties. On Monday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the signing of House Bill 586 into law. The legislation expands an existing pilot program that allows for non-violent inmates serving the final year of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 11, 2022
Mississippi medical marijuana program rules and regulations released
In the proposal, the Department of Health outlines who is eligible to be involved in the cannabis program from the growers to the patients. Since the passage of the Mississippi Cannabis Act, SB 2095, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has been working to craft guidelines for the program. In fact, much of the…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 11, 2022
Governor Reeves signs Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act
The bill provides students with career pathways and career coaches. Authored by Speaker of the House Philip Gunn (R), the Comprehensive Career and Technical Reform Act (H.B. 1388) was signed by Governor Tate Reeves (R) on March 23. The legislation emphasizes workforce development and training reaching into K-12 schools in Mississippi. The new law requires…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 11, 2022
AG Fitch receives ruling in favor of opposition to ARPA Tax Mandate
A federal judge has sided with Attorney General Lynn Fitch when it comes to the office’s push back on ARPA tax mandates U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk agreed with Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas that the Tax Mandate in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) amounts to “economic dragooning” that exceeded Congress’ Spending Clause authority and…
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Frank Corder
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April 11, 2022
MEC pleased with 2022 session’s results for workforce development
Waller visits with Y’all Politics to highlight bills MEC were supporting this year and invites all to their annual meeting next week. Watch the interview. Scott Waller, President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), joined Y’all Politics on Monday to recap the 2022 legislative session and to promote MEC’s Annual Meeting that is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 8, 2022
Jackson officials head back to court over garbage contract
Leaders in the capital city are still arguing over how to move forward with a garbage contract for the City of Jackson. Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has filed another lawsuit against the Jackson City Council which will require a judicial ruling on whether or not the mayor can veto the council’s decision not to approve a…
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 14, 2025
Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
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March 14, 2025
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know
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Frank Corder
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March 14, 2025
Senate’s attempt to revive its education agenda DOA in Mississippi House
Business
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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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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 14, 2025
His by donation, dedication, and relation
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 13, 2025
Soul food
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
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Russ Latino
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March 14, 2025
Eliminating the tax on work makes dollars and cents, the spotlight falls on Hosemann
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
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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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