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March 18, 2011
Governor Haley Barbour urges House to send conferees to negotiate JR 201
STATEMENT OF GOV. BARBOUR ON REDISTRICTING “Congratulations to Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and the Senate for protecting the interests of all Mississippi voters. I hope the conference committee will craft a House plan that treats voters in every district the same.” Governor Haley Barbour Press Release 3/17/11
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March 17, 2011
YP BREAKING – By vote 29-18 of Senate tells Billy McCoy to shove it and asks to invite conference
Senate has held and voted to not concur on JR 201 (the redistricting resolution) and to invite conference by a vote of 29-18. Billy Hewes drove the vote and even Terry Burton voted yes. Billy McCoy has threatened to not send conferees. The heat is on and the battle begins in earnest. Audio of Senate…
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March 17, 2011
Senate debating JR 201 – liveblog
Burton made motion to concur Hewes made motion to not concur and was recognized David Jordan argued that new elections would cause $5M and that the House wouldn’t cooperate anyway John Hohrn said that the Senate not approving HR 201 was like rearranging the furniture in someone else’s house. Burton speaks against motion to not…
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March 17, 2011
Rep. Cottonmouth seeks money for blog
Rep. Cottonmouth seeks money for blog The response to Cottonmouth has been overwhelming. Frankly, Mississippi needs a voice to counterbalance the conservative blogosphere and talk radio. Help keep it alive by clicking the “Donate” button over on the right. Every donation is appreciated! Cottonmouth 3/16/11
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March 17, 2011
Golf Coast lawmakers push for more drilling permits
Golf Coast lawmakers push for more drilling permits The administration’s “slow-walking” of drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico is costing thousands of jobs and crippling the Gulf region’s economy, Gulf Coast officials told Congress Wednesday. “We continue to feel the burden of regulatory uncertainty, which has led to the freezing of investment and expenditures…
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March 17, 2011
MIM – More On McCoy’s Statement
More On McCoy’s Statement Earlier today, on the eve of a crucial vote in the Senate on redistricting, Speaker Billy McCoy unleashed a tirade saying he will ignore what that chamber does and consider the House maps law as they have passed the House. McCoy said he has no interest in conferencing with the Senate,…
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March 17, 2011
House leader gives Senate ultimatum on redistricting
House leader gives Senate ultimatum on redistricting JACKSON — House Speaker Billy McCoy has given the Senate an ultimatum: approve his chamber’s redistricting plan as is, or the matter will immediately go to the U.S. Department of Justice. McCoy, D-Rienzi, released a statement Wednesday informing Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and others he has no…
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March 17, 2011
Will Republicans Side With Haley Barbour on Afghanistan?
Will Republicans Side With Haley Barbour on Afghanistan? Haley Barbour has broken with most of his likely Republican rivals in the still-evolving presidential primary field, calling for the U.S. to shrink its involvement in Afghanistan. “I think we need to look at that,” the Mississippi governor told reporters in Iowa when asked if the U.S.…
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March 17, 2011
POLITICO – Tim Pawlenty says defense spending should remain, opposite of Barbour’s recent comments
POLITICO – Tim Pawlenty says defense spending should remain, opposite of Barbour’s recent comments AIKEN, S.C. — A day after Haley Barbour called for cuts in defense spending, Tim Pawlenty went the other way. “I don’t think we should be talking about cutting the Pentagon’s budget,” the former Minnesota governor told POLITICO after a speech…
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March 17, 2011
MINOR – Hoseman garners formidable opponent
Hoseman garners formidable opponent First-term Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, already in hot water with school boards for attempting to micromanage 16th Section school land leases, is now accused by Gulf Coast officials of “over-stepping his bounds” by proclaiming control of coastal city harbors. His latest power play has garnered him a formidable opponent in…
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March 17, 2011
Cochran votes for 5% cut to Senate budget
COCHRAN VOTES FOR 5 PERCENT CUT TO SENATE BUDGET Senate Tags Sense of Senate Resolution onto Small Business Reauthorization Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted with a majority of Senators in supporting a Sense of the Senate Resolution that recommends at least a five percent cut to the budget of…
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March 17, 2011
Speed reappointed to run MDA
Speed reappointed to run MDA Gov. Haley Barbour has reappointed Jackson developer Leland Speed to lead the Mississippi Development Authority for the remainder of Barbour’s term. Speed, who served as director of MDA from 2004 to 2006, replaces Gray Swoope, who is leaving MDA to run a Florida economic development agency. “The return of Leland…
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Frank Corder
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December 3, 2025
Narcan vending machine coming to Singing River Gulfport Hospital
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Council approves application list, sends recommendations to lawmakers
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Frank Corder
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December 3, 2025
Five months into fiscal year, Mississippi revenues exceed estimates by $90 million
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
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Susan Marquez
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi Museum of Art purchases Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property
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Alistair Begg
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December 3, 2025
A solid conviction
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December 2, 2025
Chambliss wins 2025 Conerly Trophy, named top college football player in Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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December 3, 2025
Sen. Wicker’s asking the right questions as Congress weighs Ukraine policy, boat strikes
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Russ Latino
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November 29, 2025
For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms
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Sid Salter
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November 26, 2025
My wise grandmother taught me to be thankful for the power of the penny
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