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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Hyde-Smith and Corps officials say Yazoo pumps would in fact bring flood protection to backwater area
At Hearing, Hyde-Smith Pressed Army Corps Officials on Environmental Justice and Reviving Pumping Station Cancelled by EPA The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responded to questions from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith regarding the Yazoo Backwater Area pumps saying “pumps are still in the mix” as the agency works to find new ways to help the area.…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Law protecting Mississippi students’ right to free speech signed by Governor Reeves
Legislation will ensure that students who engage in the political process on campus are protected, guaranteeing the same rights as other on-campus organizations. Last week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed House Bill 1416 into law. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Kent McCarty (R). It will ensure that public school students can engage…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Mississippi Legislature allocates $1.5 billion in ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds
Roughly $295 million in funds will remain unallocated. As the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have announced their plan for the state’s budget as well as how they are allocating funds available from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Lt. Governor Hosemann provides Senate position 2022 session wrap up
Lawmakers head home for the last time in the 2022 Legislative regular session. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wrapped up the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session by highlighting some key improvements lawmakers were able to make to state priorities. Hosemann emphasized the teacher pay raise, and additional education dollars to improve schools as well as what he…
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April 6, 2022
SALTER: Regular session closing with chambers unable to agree on restoring initiative process
By: Sid Salter Since 1992 and at earlier points in the state’s history, Mississippi voters have been able to bypass the Legislature and engage in what has been called “direct democracy” in proposing constitutional amendments and getting them decided at the ballot box rather than at the state Capitol Building. But it appears that Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves signs largest tax cut in state history into law
Governor, Speaker look ahead for full elimination in future. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a a ceremonial signing for House Bill 531 which will deliver the largest tax cut in the state’s history. The bill will return over half a billion dollars to the people of Mississippi, eliminate the current 4% tax…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Unless Governor Reeves vetoes it, Mississippi state elected officials could see pay raise after next election
Top pay scale for certain appointed positions in state government could be lowered by 25%. It may seem counterintuitive, but the Republican legislative supermajority has agreed to dole out pay raises to Mississippi’s state elected officials following the next statewide election. If signed by Governor Tate Reeves, or if he simply allows it to become…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
MS Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund appropriation unclear
Agreement between the chambers was to put a $20 million cap in the fund, yet only $10 million was placed in the appropriations bill. Last week, both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature signed off on the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, agreeing to the conference report on HB 606 that fills the fund through an appropriation…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves announces new Enviva wood biomass manufacturing plant in Stone County
Enviva to create approximately 100 new jobs with a corporate investment of $250 million. Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that wood biomass producer Enviva is opening its fourth Mississippi facility by locating manufacturing operations in Bond in Stone County. The project represents a corporate investment of $250 million and will create approximately 100 direct jobs…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 5, 2022
Mississippi lawmakers agree to contract outside operators, construct new warehouse for ABC
The long-outdated Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse will be replaced with a new modern facility. The Mississippi House and Senate have come to an agreement regarding what to do with the current outdated Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse in Gluckstadt. SB 2844 will allow the state to construct a new facility to be operated by…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Hyde-Smith: I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson to SCOTUS
Senator Hyde-Smith says Jackson’s record indicates a readiness to legislate from the bench. As expected, Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) issued the following statement on Monday regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court as nominated by President Joe…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 4, 2022
MFlex tax incentive heads to Governor for signature
The economic development bill streamlines incentives that will impact and aid in economic growth for Mississippi. The bill creating MFlex authored by Senate Economic and Workforce Development Chairman David Parker (R) was passed last week and now heads to the Governor for consideration. MFlex established under SB 2159 allows a tax credit against any state…
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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
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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
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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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