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Frank Corder
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December 14, 2022
Using Mississippi TANF scandal as a backdrop, U.S. House Ways and Means members seek answers from HHS Secretary
State Auditor White says the Congressional inquiry is an important move for accountability for this scandal. U.S. House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on November 15th requesting information from HHS as to its oversight actions and efforts to promote accountability…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 14, 2022
Dept. of Revenue selects operator for Liquor Distribution Center in Mississippi
The proposal by Ruan Transport Corporation out of Iowa received the highest evaluation from the RFPs received. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has selected an operator to submit for approval that will operate Mississippi’s alcohol distribution. DOR has selected the Ruan Transport Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa proposal which had the highest score, according…
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Frank Corder
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December 14, 2022
Mississippi Ethics Commission rules in favor of House Republican Caucus
The Mississippi Free Press and its reporter claimed Caucus violated the Open Meetings Act. Ethics Commissioners say no in 5-3 vote. The Mississippi Ethics Commission has ruled 5-3 that a meeting of the House Republican Caucus in the Legislature – even if it contains a quorum – does not violate the Open Meetings Act as…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
State Treasury, MDHS team up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to Mississippi children
Past-due child support cases matched against Treasury database to benefit 10,000 families. The State Treasury and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced they have teamed up to return $1.7 million in unclaimed money to families with unpaid child support. Treasurer David McRae explained this new policy puts Mississippi’s kids first. “If you are behind making your…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 13, 2022
Lawmakers to receive Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force recommendations for 2023 session
The State Public Defender says the Legislature will receive the task force’s report in January. Earlier this month, members of the Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force met at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to determine recommendations for the 2023 Legislature. When the report is finalized, it will include recommendations for improvements in…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2022
Auditor White discusses federal funds audit, tells of talks regarding TANF scandal while in D.C.
White says new U.S. House Republican majority could delve deeper into misspending. Watch the interview. On Monday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White joined Y’all Politics to talk about the recently released Single Audit Report his office compiled outlining how the state used federal funds from July 2020 to July 2021. That report, which examined various…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 12, 2022
Efforts slowly continue as Mississippi’s medical marijuana program becomes established
The program is still in the preliminary implementation, but industry partners think it could be a matter of weeks before product is approved and available. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is continuing to diligently work to provide access to the state’s new medical marijuana program. The program was established by the Mississippi Legislature…
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2022
Senator Wicker seeks U.S. Senate hearing following Musk release of “Twitter Files”
“It is now clear to everyone that Twitter coordinated with a presidential campaign and a party committee to suppress speech,” Wicker says. Following the release of the “Twitter Files” by Elon Musk, Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has sent a letter to Senator…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 9, 2022
Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise agreement on the National Defense Authorization
Agreement would end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Armed Forces members, put forth a 4.6% pay raise for DoD employees, and more. Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the agreement on the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (FDAA) after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the package…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Governor Reeves calls for creation of a Patriotic Education Fund
Governor proposed allocating $5 million to the fund, which could be used to develop new courses, after-school programs, or other innovative offerings. In November, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation, which notes some of his top priorities. Some of his top priorities included eliminating the income tax, advancing the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Former Yalobusha General Hospital clerk arrested for embezzlement
Special Agents delivered a $102,089.74 demand letter to Melissa Cook upon her arrest. State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Melissa Cook, a former accounts receivable clerk, who was indicted by a local grand jury for embezzlement from Yalobusha General Hospital. “Cook is accused of embezzling in-patient care payments from…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 8, 2022
State coalition pens amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court website immunity suit
SCOTUS looks to definitively address the meaning of Section 230 which has been hotly debated in recent years. Mississippi has joined a Tennessee-led coalition amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google. The case is the first time that the U.S. Supreme Court will definitively address the meaning of Section 230 of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 8, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: June 8, 2026
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2026
Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million
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Associated Press
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June 5, 2026
Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Robert St. John
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June 8, 2026
The real work
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Alistair Begg
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June 8, 2026
Radical remorse
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Matt Friedeman
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June 7, 2026
Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”
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Kelley Williams
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June 8, 2026
What the Corps understands but you don’t
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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