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March 25, 2009
Mississippi’s fiscal woes dictate tax hikes, spending cuts
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/25/9 With state legislators confronting historic revenue shortfalls as the stagnant economy has slowed state tax collections to a trickle, Mississippi is without question facing both tax hikes and spending cuts as part of the 2009 session. It’s no longer a question of “if” a cigarette tax hike of…
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March 25, 2009
Senate to vote on veto override
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/25/9 State senators are expected to decide Thursday whether to join House lawmakers in overriding Gov. Haley Barbour’s veto of legislation that strengthens Mississippians’ property rights. It could be some of their final work at the Capitol before the legislative session recesses. Lawmakers tentatively have agreed to adjourn on Tuesday and return May…
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March 25, 2009
Eminent domain: Necessary for jobs
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 3/25/9 Americans have strong feelings about individual property rights. A man’s home is his castle, after all. But, there are times when the greater good demands that property is taken for specific projects that cannot proceed without the use of property held in private ownership. That is why there has to be…
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March 25, 2009
Miss. House backs extending session
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/24/9 Lawmakers in the Mississippi House agreed today to give themselves the flexibility to return to the state Capitol on May 4 — or earlier — while they try to learn more about how federal stimulus funds will help shore up the budget. A resolution that cleared the House floor says that lawmakers…
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March 25, 2009
Robert Johnson attacks city leaders on political yard sign placement
Jackson Democratic Mayoral Candidate Robert Johnson issued the following statement regarding the current administrations zeal for removal of campaign signs: “As is typical of this administration, there seems to be no rhyme or reason for some of its actions. I noticed an absence of a number of political yard signs throughout much of the city.…
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March 25, 2009
British MEP lays it out . . . Are you listening, Prez-O?
www.hannan.co.uk 3/24/9 hattip Drudge
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March 25, 2009
Could Anthony Grant be the next Billy Donovan at UA?
Could Anthony Grant be the next Billy Donovan at UA? Just two years ago, the next Billy Donovan was going to succeed the original at Florida, but the real Billy D. got cold feet when he dipped his toe in the NBA. Just two months ago, conditions were favorable for the next Billy Donovan to…
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March 25, 2009
RoM – Jamie Franks vs Barbara Blackmon
RoM – Jamie Franks vs Barbara Blackmon Chairman Jamie Franks says everything that happened at the meeting is null and void and orchestrated by a “rogue, radical group.” He says Sam Hall is executive director and Ike Brown is not on the committee. Vice-Chairman Barbara Blackmon says the meeting was legal and binding. She says…
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March 25, 2009
CL – Steve Patterson seen going into Grand Jury – Miss. judicial bribery probe expands
Miss. judicial bribery probe expands A federal grand jury investigating the expanding judicial bribery scandal questioned witnesses today about political operative P.L. Blake — who earned $50 million from the state’s tobacco settlement by clipping newspapers and assessing political activity for chief negotiator Dickie Scruggs. “I assume prosecutors have been eyeing Mr. Blake as a…
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March 25, 2009
NMC – More about the Democratic Executive Committee meltdown
More about the Democratic Executive Committee meltdown I don’t know whether to call this a “showdown” or a “meltdown.” Both sides seem to be provoking the highest stakes game possible– as you’ll read below, Chairman Jamie Franks is reported to have told members in advance to stay away from the meeting because it was illegal.…
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March 24, 2009
Governor urges Senate to sustain veto on HB 803 after House override
Governor Haley Barbour issued the following statement on the House of Representatives vote today to override his veto of House Bill 803: “Today’s House vote on eminent domain is disastrous for job creation and economic development in Mississippi. In the debate on the House floor, it was said job creation is not the Legislature’s job.…
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March 24, 2009
Governor Haley Barbour vetoes HB 803 – offers special session to fix legislation
GOVERNOR’S VETO MESSAGE FOR HOUSE BILL 803 TO THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I am returning House Bill Number 803: “AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN EXCEPT FOR A PUBLIC USE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES” without my approval, and assign the following…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 20, 2025
Legislative committee weighs cost, benefit of adding GLP-1 drugs to Mississippi state employee health plan
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Frank Corder
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August 20, 2025
Hunting for a deal? Mississippi’s 2nd Amendment sales tax holiday is next week
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August 20, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: August 20, 2025
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Richelle Putnam
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August 20, 2025
Brad Watson: Between sunshine and shadow
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Alistair Begg
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August 20, 2025
All in the family
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Ashby Foote
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August 19, 2025
Apple in China: A consequential book with global implications
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
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Josh Appel
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August 18, 2025
C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
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