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January 5, 2009
Medicaid: The ‘Never Ending’ tale of funding
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/4/9 Forget the movies and books based on the German fantasy novel Die unendliche Geschichte (The Neverending Story) by Michael Ende about a parallel world under siege. When the Mississippi Legislature is in session, the real Never Ending Story is the state’s Medicaid budget and how to pay for it. Medicaid is…
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January 5, 2009
LEGLSLATIVE PREVIEW:Bryant likely to be at center of session
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/4/9 When the 2009 legislative session begins Tuesday, all eyes will be on first-term Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. While the lieutenant governor – a powerful post under Mississippi’s Constitution – always attracts a considerable amount of attention, Bryant will get more notice than most. The Rankin County Republican, who…
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January 5, 2009
What was Haley thinking? The Sequel
The Sun Herald Editorial, 1/3/9 Back in July I wrote a snide column (I know regular readers will find that hard to believe) wondering whether Gov. Haley Barbour had lost his political mind, freeing a convicted murderer who had been working as a trusty at the Governor’s Mansion. Well, danged if he didn’t do it…
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January 5, 2009
Legislators learn to rely on the information super-highway
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/5/9 State Sen. Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, recalls meeting with a group of parents of handicapped children and making a commitment not to vote for a specific piece of legislation. But when that legislation came to the floor, it was amended in a manner that he believed would be acceptable and…
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January 5, 2009
Entertainment districts pushed
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 A proposal to help transform Mississippi communities into entertainment meccas creating scores of jobs and increasing tourism has the support of lawmakers and local economic development leaders. State Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, plans to introduce legislation allowing communities to create entertainment districts and provide tax incentives for businesses that open in the…
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January 5, 2009
Old Capitol back in action again
The Sun Herald, 1/4/9 Lawmakers return to Jackson on Tuesday for the 2009 legislative session, but they’ll be dealing with a tight budget some Coast legislators worry might monkey with their plans for Hurricane Katrina recovery projects and tax breaks. They’ll gavel in Tuesday at the Old Capitol, where renovations were recently completed to fix…
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January 5, 2009
Rocky session may be ahead
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 State lawmakers return to work Tuesday for a 90-day regular legislative session that could produce higher taxes and heated debate over spending priorities. Proposed tax hikes on cigarettes and hospitals to provide new revenue are expected to dominate much of the discussion after Mississippi House and Senate members convene. Tax relief for…
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January 5, 2009
Richardson Pick Proves Hitch For Obama
When he ran for president, Bill Richardson touted more than an adventurous style and impressive resume. He was the guy who embraced flaws as a strength, the one who said the American people “don’t want blow-dried candidates with perfection.” A federal grand jury investigation into what could be a serious flaw, however, has led New…
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January 5, 2009
Tide backups eager for QB competition
Tide backups eager for QB competition McElroy has edge in experience, but he’ll have challengers TUSCALOOSA – Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy has plans. One of them is to “throw every single day” with receiver Mike McCoy between now and spring practice. Another is to study in order to know the assignment of every offensive position…
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January 5, 2009
Mr. Gore: Apology Accepted
You are probably wondering whether President-elect Obama owes the world an apology for his actions regarding global warming. The answer is, not yet. There is one person, however, who does. You have probably guessed his name: Al Gore. Mr. Gore has stated, regarding climate change, that “the science is in.” Well, he is absolutely right…
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January 5, 2009
Urban Meyer family tree has become a thorn in Saban’s side
Urban Meyer family tree has become a thorn in Saban’s side They chanted it in the French Quarter during the week. They chanted it in the Superdome before the game. Utah fans took great delight in giving plenty of shout-outs to the man who’s quickly turning into Nick Saban’s personal nemesis. Ur-ban Mey-er. Saban may…
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January 3, 2009
Biggest prizes slipped away in Alabama’s wonderful season
Biggest prizes slipped away in Alabama’s wonderful season Said it before. Time to say it again. The ball’s dropped on a New Year, but one thing hasn’t changed. Alabama is not back. Not all the way. Not yet. Not after Utah 31, Alabama 17. Alabama is not back when its first trip to the Sugar…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 15, 2025
Twelve states are restricting junk food purchases from SNAP. Mississippi could be next
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Daniel Tyson
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August 15, 2025
Grant funding in 5 Mississippi counties aimed at reducing financial strain in Youth Courts
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Frank Corder
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August 15, 2025
MSU Ag report: Row crop producers in Mississippi facing a very tough road ahead
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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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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
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Alistair Begg
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August 15, 2025
The weight of glory
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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August 14, 2025
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
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Ben Smith
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August 14, 2025
Passing the time until deer season
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Dr. Kendall Conger
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August 15, 2025
I challenged Duke’s DEI dogma – and paid with my job
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
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Sid Salter
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August 13, 2025
Term limits: Still a tired gimmick, still disempowers voters, still weakens Mississippi
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