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November 9, 2007
New Legislature: Shorter session is sensible
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/9/7 Every four years, the Mississippi Legislature meets for 120 days, rather than 90 days, as instructed by the state’s constitution, but Lt. Gov.-elect Phil Bryant wants to change that, this year, to save taxpayers money. Bryant on Wednesday unveiled his first initiative, to persuade lawmakers to shorten the upcoming legislative session,…
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November 9, 2007
No raises given yet from police reassignments
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/9/7 More than a month after Jackson Mayor Frank Melton reassigned or promoted 10 officers, including a former and current bodyguard, they still have not received pay increases. Melton said the raises would come and would be retroactive, but Police Chief Shirlene Anderson has not signed the required paperwork. “The only thing I…
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November 9, 2007
Cochran undecided on re-election plans
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/9/7 U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., said Thursday he has not decided if he will run for a sixth term in 2008 but will make an announcement in “a few weeks.” Cochran, in a telephone interview with the Daily Journal, said he had delayed an announcement because he wanted to…
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November 9, 2007
Jeff Smith Counters that McCoy Has Spoken Too Soon on Commitments
Jeff Smith Counters that McCoy Has Spoken Too Soon on Commitments Yesterday the Speaker of the House, Rep. Billy McCoy, released a list of 62 names of members of the 2008 Legislature that he claimed were pledged to vote for him for re-election as Speaker. “I have collected a list of supporters who have given…
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November 8, 2007
Senate approves millions for Miss.
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/8/7 Mississippi senators split on a controversial $550 billion spending bill Wednesday that contains tens of millions of dollars for state colleges and health centers. After Republicans won a fight to strip money for veterans programs and construction at military bases, the bill was approved 57-36. Sen. Thad Cochran voted to approve the…
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November 8, 2007
Bryant: Cut session, save money
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/8/7 Lt. Gov.-elect Phil Bryant on Wednesday unveiled his first initiative – persuading lawmakers to shorten the upcoming legislative session to save Mississippi taxpayers about $825,000. Shortening the 125-day session by 35 days would cut back on per diem salaries, mileage bills and staffing costs, Bryant said. Bryant said he and Gov. Haley…
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November 8, 2007
Re-elected gov. may face new hurdles
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/8/7 A mostly Democratic state House and Senate produced by this week’s general election could challenge Republican Gov. Haley Barbour’s agenda in his second term, political experts said Wednesday. How easily the governor’s legislative wishes are granted depends on how many Democrats side with him, they added. “Having one house of the Legislature…
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November 8, 2007
GOP juggernaut: Hood alone stands for Dems
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/8/7 The GOP juggernaut headed by Gov. Haley Barbour flattened Democrats Tuesday, leaving only one statewide officer standing: Attorney General Jim Hood. Now, as titular head of the Democratic Party in Mississippi, Hood bears a terrible burden as the target for every partisan jab. Next year, in federal elections, Democrats will have…
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November 8, 2007
Dead end: Transportation still a 2-1 policy gap
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/8/7 Central Mississippi’s hopes for having its transportation issues expeditiously solved may have been killed by a bridge on Tuesday. The transportation commissioner’s race for the 22-county district that spans the state from Cleveland to Port Gibson and Vicksburg across the Jackson metro area to Meridian was between Republican Dick Hall and…
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November 8, 2007
Health group, Dems say GOP senators lost over tax swap vote
The Sun Herald, 11/7/7 A health advocacy group says legislative votes against a proposal to raise tobacco taxes and lower the tax on groceries led to some losses among Republicans in the general election. The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids on Wednesday pointed to the election day defeat of three incumbent GOP state senators –…
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November 8, 2007
Judge Parker Keeps TRO in Place Against Jim Hood
Judge: Hood still cannot resume State Farm probe A federal judge has extended a restraining order that prevents Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood from continuing a criminal investigation into State Farm Insurance Cos.’ handling of Hurricane Katrina claims, a company spokesman said. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Parker made the decision on the temporary restraining…
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November 8, 2007
Oregon voters send message on socialized medicine and cigarette taxes
Schip Wreck Like Beltway Democrats, Governor Ted Kulongoski and his legislature wanted to broaden eligibility for Oregon’s “Healthy Kids” Schip program to 300% of the federal poverty level. They would also allow all families to opt in, regardless of income, though higher earners wouldn’t get subsidies. Again like Congress, Salem intended to pay for the…
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
State Rep. Paden wins Democratic nomination for Clarksdale mayor
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Daniel Tyson
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April 23, 2025
Change coming to Jackson as Horhn soundly defeats Lumumba
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 23, 2025
Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Susan Marquez
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April 23, 2025
Raphael Semmes to fulfill dream of playing with Mississippi Symphony
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 23, 2025
To Him be the glory
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 22, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Oxford, a Mississippi must
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Rachel Canter
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April 23, 2025
A new vision for keeping Mississippi first
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Russ Latino
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April 23, 2025
Horhn came in like a wrecking ball, landslide brings Lumumba down
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Kimberly Ross
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April 21, 2025
From Shapiro to Trump, political rage does not justify political violence
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