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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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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Mental health care in Mississippi sees a significant increase in services, support
Expansion of Grow Therapy seeks to add to the gains made in the state by bridging the gap between therapists and people seeking mental health care. Grow Therapy announced today the expansion of its services to multiple states across the country. The expansion includes availability in 22 new states, including Mississippi, making Grow Therapy services now…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
BEAM to create Mississippi Broadband Map, needs feedback from the public
This information will allow BEAM to create a unique and updated Mississippi Broadband Map that is critical for expanding broadband infrastructure in the state. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) launched a new website to record internet speeds and gather information about internet usage and availability across the state. “This information…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 7, 2022
Former Grenada County Deputy Clerk pleads guilty to grand larceny
A demand letter of $16,894.49 was served to Vicky Blaylock. State Auditor Shad White announced former Grenada County Deputy Chancery Clerk Vicky Blaylock has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Blaylock stole over $34,000 from the county land redemption account by removing cash payments and altering computer records to conceal her crime. Auditor White said this…
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Frank Corder
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December 7, 2022
Mississippi tax collections for November outpace estimates but fall short of prior year
The state collected $13 million less than the same month last year, yet still remains $347.4 million above fiscal year-to-date estimates. While Mississippi state revenue collections outpaced legislative estimates for the month of November in the current Fiscal Year 2023, there are signs that the economy is cooling. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee reported…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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