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September 16, 2007
Could next term really bring true tax reform?
Could next term really bring true tax reform? Supported and pushed by Republican Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck and backed by Democratic lawmakers, the issue caught the public’s attention then and does now. The political math is simple: Mississippi has the highest sales tax on food in the nation. Mississippi has the third lowest cigarette tax.…
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September 16, 2007
‘Pockets’ a topic that Anderson could avoid
‘Pockets’ a topic that Anderson could avoid Scruggs and Anderson both said Dale was beholden to the insurance companies. With his $250,000 contribution to a PAC designed to help Anderson, one wonders to whom Anderson is now beholden? A more pointed question would be this – whose pocket is Gary Anderson in these days? Could…
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September 16, 2007
REDBLUE – The Southern Triad — Pointing to 2008
The Southern Triad — Pointing to 2008 Only three states in the nation have statewide officials’ elections this year: Mississippi, Louisiana and Kentucky. Governor Haley Barbour figures to win big here, and the GOP is counting on that happening. The only open question is how much time, money and attention will the national party commit…
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September 16, 2007
REDBLUE – Legislators Who Tried Something Different
Legislators Who Tried Something Different Of the 15 incumbent legislators who chose not to seek re-election this year, 8 of them did so in order to run for a different office. With the party primaries behind us, four of the eight are still in the running — Jamie Franks, Lynn Posey, Mike Chaney, and Stacey…
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September 16, 2007
SALTERBLOG – Eaves and school prayer
Eaves and school prayer Not to be argumentative, but if these prayers are “voluntary” and “student led” I’m wondering what possible role a politician has in “instituting” those prayers? When a governor “institutes” something in state schools that involves religion, doesn’t that cross the constitutional line? Sid Salter Blog Clarion Ledger 9/14/7
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September 16, 2007
Jackson to face possible DEQ fine
Jackson to face possible DEQ fine Clarion Ledger 9/16/7
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September 16, 2007
All about Eaves
All about Eaves Eaves criticized Barbour’s push to review the state’s tax system to determine what reforms are needed. Instead of studying taxes, Eaves said, the governor should have pushed for a tobacco tax increasegrocery tax cut. Barbour has instead blocked legislative efforts for such a tax swap. “Everybody has to eat,” Eaves said. “We…
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September 16, 2007
Ethics Commission appoints independent counsel for internal investigation
Lawyer to probe ethics breach Former Mississippi Ethics Commission Chairman Walter Brown will investigate who leaked Gov. Haley Barbour’s personal financial documents to a national media outlet. The Mississippi Ethics Commission voted Friday to appoint the Natchez lawyer to oversee the breach of state ethics laws. “The integrity of the commission process is what’s at…
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September 14, 2007
Wicker on Petraeus & Iraq
General David Petraeus and U. S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker came to Capitol Hill last week to deliver their much-anticipated assessment of the situation in Iraq. They spoke frankly about challenges the U.S. faces and outlined successes that strengthen the prospects for achieving a secure Iraq. The General reported positive results from the surge of additional…
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September 14, 2007
LOTT – Who Do You Believe?
Who Do You Believe? Web Non-Exclusive Just days after watching from my office window as the Pentagon burned during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I spoke to a group in Natchez. It was a Chamber of Commerce meeting that had been scheduled for a long time, yet the tragedy of that week overshadowed everything. Like most…
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September 14, 2007
Laurel Mayor Now Endorses John Arthur Eaves, Jr.
On the heels of a mis-announcement by the Barbour campaign that Mayor Melvin Mack of Laurel would endorse the Governor today, the Mayor instead announced that he will officially endorse John Eaves for Governor at a press event tomorrow in the rotunda of City Hall. “I am honored to have the support of Mayor Mack…
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September 14, 2007
MIM – Bill Minor At It Again
Bill Minor At It Again Majority in MS 9/14/7
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2025
Coast Guard returning full operations to its Pascagoula station
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 24, 2025
The Nutcracker: An enduring Christmas tradition
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Alistair Begg
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December 24, 2025
Prophecy fulfilled
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 23, 2025
The Singing Christmas Tree: A Belhaven tradition and a Mississippi legacy
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Sid Salter
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December 24, 2025
Slain director Rob Reiner made a complex but necessary film in Mississippi in the 1990s
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Donna Akers
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December 23, 2025
The joy of learning has been lost. It’s time to bring it back
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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