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Anne Summerhays
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April 7, 2022
Guest introduces legislation to alert localities of migrant releases into their jurisdictions
The legislation was introduced days after the Biden administration announced its plans to terminate Title 42. On Thursday, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) introduced the Early Migration Alert Program (E-MAP) Act to require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to notify local law enforcement agencies and local government authorities of an…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 7, 2022
Eight Mississippi cities opt out of medical marijuana program
Mississippi cities, counties have until May 3 to opt-out of allowing medical marijuana businesses. During the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session, lawmakers passed SB 2095 which establishes a medical marijuana program for the state. The move comes after the initiative process by which medical marijuana was approved by voters was struck down by the state Supreme…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 7, 2022
Mississippi lawmakers set FY 2023 budget with extreme surplus
The budget adopted by the Legislature is nearly $6.3 billion. The Mississippi Legislature has adopted a budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year at just under $6.3 billion from the state’s portion. This number falls well below the estimated $6.987 billion in revenue estimates for FY 2023 and includes a massive teacher pay raise and income…
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 7, 2022
MDA to launch technical assistance program for technology ventures
The deadline to apply for a grant is Thursday, June 30, 2022. The Mississippi Development Authority currently is accepting applications for Virtual Quad grants from qualified teams developing new products or services in energy and agriculture technologies. Teams are eligible for a maximum award of $25,000 each in the form of a voucher that may…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Hyde-Smith and Corps officials say Yazoo pumps would in fact bring flood protection to backwater area
At Hearing, Hyde-Smith Pressed Army Corps Officials on Environmental Justice and Reviving Pumping Station Cancelled by EPA The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responded to questions from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith regarding the Yazoo Backwater Area pumps saying “pumps are still in the mix” as the agency works to find new ways to help the area.…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Law protecting Mississippi students’ right to free speech signed by Governor Reeves
Legislation will ensure that students who engage in the political process on campus are protected, guaranteeing the same rights as other on-campus organizations. Last week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed House Bill 1416 into law. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Kent McCarty (R). It will ensure that public school students can engage…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 6, 2022
Mississippi Legislature allocates $1.5 billion in ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds
Roughly $295 million in funds will remain unallocated. As the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have announced their plan for the state’s budget as well as how they are allocating funds available from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 6, 2022
Lt. Governor Hosemann provides Senate position 2022 session wrap up
Lawmakers head home for the last time in the 2022 Legislative regular session. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wrapped up the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session by highlighting some key improvements lawmakers were able to make to state priorities. Hosemann emphasized the teacher pay raise, and additional education dollars to improve schools as well as what he…
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Guest Editorial
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April 6, 2022
SALTER: Regular session closing with chambers unable to agree on restoring initiative process
By: Sid Salter Since 1992 and at earlier points in the state’s history, Mississippi voters have been able to bypass the Legislature and engage in what has been called “direct democracy” in proposing constitutional amendments and getting them decided at the ballot box rather than at the state Capitol Building. But it appears that Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves signs largest tax cut in state history into law
Governor, Speaker look ahead for full elimination in future. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a a ceremonial signing for House Bill 531 which will deliver the largest tax cut in the state’s history. The bill will return over half a billion dollars to the people of Mississippi, eliminate the current 4% tax…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Unless Governor Reeves vetoes it, Mississippi state elected officials could see pay raise after next election
Top pay scale for certain appointed positions in state government could be lowered by 25%. It may seem counterintuitive, but the Republican legislative supermajority has agreed to dole out pay raises to Mississippi’s state elected officials following the next statewide election. If signed by Governor Tate Reeves, or if he simply allows it to become…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
MS Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund appropriation unclear
Agreement between the chambers was to put a $20 million cap in the fund, yet only $10 million was placed in the appropriations bill. Last week, both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature signed off on the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, agreeing to the conference report on HB 606 that fills the fund through an appropriation…
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Governor sets special session to address State Supreme Court redistricting
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 24, 2026
Mississippi leading the way in citizenship verification for unclaimed money
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 24, 2026
Praying with confidence
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
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