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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2022
SALTER: Gunn’s successful tenure as House speaker marked by flag change, Medicaid stance
By: Sid Salter Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn’s GOP Caucus announcement that he was not seeking re-election in 2023 brings to a close a tenure as the state’s first Republican leader of the House of Representatives since Reconstruction. The amiable but formidable Gunn’s service as speaker saw the undeniable progress of the state’s decision to…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 15, 2022
Governor Reeves releases Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation
“We will maximize freedom, we will protect your rights and safety, and we will build a future that every Mississippian can be proud of,” Reeves said. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation, which notes some of his top priorities. Those include: Eliminating the income tax Advancing the New…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 15, 2022
Ag theft investigation of stolen airplane engine leads to recovery of stolen equipment in Sunflower County
“This is an example of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to quickly and successfully resolve a case,” Gipson said. Last week, an engine was stolen off an airplane that was stored in a crop-duster hanger in Valley Park in Issaquena County. The theft of the plane engine was reported to the Issaquena Sheriff’s Office…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 15, 2022
Wicker and Kaine join in requesting new study assessing number of amphibious warships needed in future fleet
A minimum of 31 ships were requested for the future fleet, but depending on the study that number could change. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro requesting an update on a study commissioned by the Navy to assess the number of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 15, 2022
Mississippi joins other states in multimillion dollar settlement with Google over tracking practices
Google will pay back nearly $400 million to 40 states in privacy settlement. Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced that Mississippi, along with 39 other Attorneys General, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multistate Attorney General privacy settlement in…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 15, 2022
Treasurer David McRae urges PERS Board Members to reject ESG policies
“I have grown deeply concerned that the actions of New York investment firms, however, are jeopardizing this system and failing to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities to us,” McRae wrote. On Monday, Treasurer David McRae issued a letter to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) Board Members, urging the officers to reject Environmental, Social,…
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Guest Editorial
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November 15, 2022
EASLEY: Privacy Act potentially opens trial lawyer can of worms
Submitted by Derek Easley with BIPEC A new wave of frivolous lawsuits could be heading to business owners at a time when record inflation, supply chain challenges are crushing their profits. It’s no secret, especially for our size, that Mississippi is the trial lawyer capital of America. Some have coined the term “jackpot justice” referring…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 14, 2022
Latest Mississippi Writers Trail marker unveiled in Como honoring Stark Young
The marker memorializes the artistic contributions of the novelist and playwright. The Mississippi Writers Trail pays tribute to the state’s most acclaimed and influential writers through a series of historical markers that recognize the importance of place in an author’s life while educating the public about the history and legacy of Mississippi writers. “This statewide…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 14, 2022
Mississippi Justice Institute files suit to protect the right to life in Mississippi
AAPLOG, MJI partner to file lawsuit asking Mississippi’s courts to declare that abortion is not protected by the Mississippi Constitution. On Monday, the Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) which seeks to put an end to court-imposed, elective abortion policy in the…
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November 14, 2022
OP-ED: Dawn McVea with NFIB on importance of small business in Mississippi
**Contribution by MS NFIB director, Dawn McVea** Mississippi needs its small businesses, and small business needs us. That’s why I hope everyone will support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, which, of course, is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 14, 2022
Contractor approved for work at Jackson water plant
The Jackson City Council unanimously approved a temporary contractor last week. The Jackson City Council unanimously approved the contract with Water Talent LLC as the city continues to tackle water woes at the O.B. Curtis plant. The requirement to select a temporary contractor was set between the state, local and federal government coordinating on the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 14, 2022
State Auditor demands over $1.9 million from private prison operator
Management & Training Corporation failed to meet staffing obligations, putting staff and inmates at risk. Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have served Management & Training Corporation (MTC) with a civil demand totaling nearly $2 million after the company failed to follow the terms of its contract to operate…
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2026
House seeks transparency in MDOC spending
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 13, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
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Matt Friedeman
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March 15, 2026
Humor can be an important prelude to faith
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Susan Marquez
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March 13, 2026
Experience Sheep to Shawl at Waller Craft Center
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Alistair Begg
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March 13, 2026
Much in common
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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