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Anne Summerhays
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January 25, 2022
Biden Administration withdraws vaccine mandate for businesses
Following SCOTUS blocking the mandate, OSHA says it is pulling the vaccine and testing rules for businesses effective Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced the withdrawal of its vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees. The decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the COVID-19 vaccine requirement from being enforced. The U.S.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 25, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill will go to conference after agreement on House changes
The Senate is expected to have final vote on the medical marijuana bill by Wednesday morning. Senator Kevin Blackwell and Representative Lee Yancey announced today that the House and Senate are at an agreement regarding changes made to the Senate’s medical marijuana bill, SB 2095. When the bill was taken up in the House last…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 25, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith join colleagues in support of National School Choice Week resolutions
Senators support school choice empowerment resolution and to make January 23-29, 2022, National School Choice Week. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) have joined colleagues to introduce a resolution designating January 23-29, 2022, as National School Choice Week. Wicker and Hyde-Smith also championed a separate measure which advocates for the right to school choice for…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2022
Bill of the Day: “First Responder Appreciation and Recruitment Act” reduces PERS vesting period, provides extra creditable service years
Y’all Politics brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. The Mississippi Legislative First Responders Caucus was formed and announced in mid-December 2021. Their stated purpose of the group was to foster an open and transparent, reciprocal dialogue between the first responders and legislators. State Senator Brice…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 25, 2022
Century Club Charities to announce gift from Sanderson Farms Championship to Children’s Hospital
Announcement will take place at 10 a.m. today. Century Club Charities is the host organization of Mississippi’s PGA Tour event, the Sanderson Farms Championship. The group has raised more than $19 million for Children’s Hospital of Mississippi, through annual giving to Friends of Children’s Hospital, and other Mississippi charities over the years. The tournament has…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2022
PSC Commissioner Presley sends letter to FCC over Surge Phone
The Northern District Commissioner stood in line Monday and heard the group’s pitch, causing him to warn consumers and ask the FCC, AG to step in. Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D) has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Inspector General to issue a cease and desist against Surge Phone. The group has…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2022
Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban case draws support from new Republican Administration in Virginia
Governor Youngkin, AG Miyares sign on to back Mississippi’s position before SCOTUS. Following the inauguration of new Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin and the swearing in of new Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares in Virginia, the state has reversed its position in the Mississippi 15-week abortion case being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court and has…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2022
Governor Reeves signs Mississippi Congressional Redistricting bill setting new boundaries
The new Congressional boundaries are in effect for the 2022 midterms. On Monday, Governor Tate Reeves signed HB 384, the ‘Magnolia 1’ Congressional Redistricting plan, as passed by the Mississippi Legislature. The redistricting plan was brought forward by the Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee following public meetings held across the state and hearings with the Committee…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 24, 2022
Mississippi Courts emphasize intervention and youth courts in FY2023 budget ask
Incarceration savings due to intervention during the past 10 years exceeds $586 million, Director Snowden says. The Administrative Office of Courts made requests to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees last Wednesday regarding FY2023 funding for intervention and youth courts, funding for parent representation, and all other operations. The budget requests were made by Director…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 24, 2022
MDOT Executive Director Brad White talks Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, MDOT updates
White says that MDOT faces staffing, funding challenges. On Monday, Brad White, Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, spoke at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum. White discussed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and updated attendees on the status of MDOT. White said that the thing that helped MDOT tremendously was the Legislature recognizing the…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2022
Bill of the Day: Should MDOT Commissioners be allowed to customize their salary to remain eligible to concurrently draw PERS benefits?
Y’all Politics brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. The issue of whether a state elected official should be able to draw on their retirement and receive a state salary as required by law has raised its head once again. State Senator Michael McClendon (R)…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2022
Governor Reeves to deliver 2022 State of the State address Tuesday
The Democratic Response is expected to be given by Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves will deliver his 2022 State of the State address at the Capitol as lawmakers continue to work through the session on a laundry list of priorities, including a medical marijuana bill, teacher pay raises, elimination of…
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
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Daniel Tyson
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November 19, 2025
Madison shuts down popular daycare facility over code violations
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Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America
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November 19, 2025
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana, Mississippi in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Richelle Putnam
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November 19, 2025
From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor
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Alistair Begg
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November 19, 2025
The man in between
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Associated Press
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November 18, 2025
Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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Jill Ford
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November 18, 2025
Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work
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Kelley Williams
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November 17, 2025
More flood for less rain
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