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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2021
Wicker backs infrastructure bill on final passage. Hyde-Smith says no, it’s a bridge too far to cross.
The $1.2 trillion bill now heads to the House as Democrats push another $3.5 trillion spending plan. After clearing a hurdle on Sunday, the U.S. Senate voted today on final passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR.3684), negotiated by a small bipartisan group of Senators. It passed the chamber by a vote of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
MS Police Chiefs Association releases first legislative scorecard
10-8 Report shows large support of law enforcement centered bills by Mississippi Legislators. The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) released their first ever 10-8 Report. This report scored legislators on their voting record in support of law enforcement from the 2021 Legislative session. The 10-8 Report graded lawmakers on how they support issues…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
Small business optimism dips in July as labor shortages remain
NFIB reports unfilled job openings hit a 48-year record high The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than…
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2021
Jackson Public Schools Superintendent says vaccines required for student athletes
JPS the first Mississippi public school district to take this position. WAPT ran a story on Monday about students returning to school in the Jackson Public School District. The fact that the district is returning to in-person learning was highlighted as was their mask mandate amid the rise in COVID-19 cases. Tucked away at the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 10, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/10/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Mask efficacy like masking guidance is uneven at best As the debate rages on about handling COVID from a public health perspective, and Delta-related infections have grown substantially in recent weeks, there is now a full-on effort from public health…
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August 9, 2021
Mask efficacy like masking guidance is uneven at best
As the debate rages on about handling COVID from a public health perspective, and Delta-related infections have grown substantially in recent weeks, there is now a full-on effort from public health officials to push masking, particularly in educational settings as a means to slow the spread. So we’re left with a couple of major questions…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Auditor’s Audit Exceptions Report shows nearly 400% increase in misspent or stolen funds during FY21 over FY20
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office showed more than 400% stolen or misspent taxpayer money in FY2021 than in FY2020. In the Auditor’s office Audit Exceptions Report for FY2021 they found nearly 400% more stolen or misspent taxpayer dollars in that year than the one before. This comes in addition to the $55.5 million a pharmacy…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Second redistricting hearing in the books for Tupelo
If you missed it, the Joint Redistricting Committee held the second redistricting hearing in Tupelo at Itawamba Community College. The joint Mississippi House and Senate committee will continue hearings throughout the month of August. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the census is accumulated. Based on this year’s numbers, Mississippi’s population is currently at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
62 schools across Mississippi will use Digital Learning Coach Program. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part of the Mississippi Connects initiative, which provides…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
NFIB announces 100 MS Legislators reach 100% in voting records
The National Federation of Independent Business shared that 100 Mississippi Legislators achieved 100% NFIB voting record for 2020-2021. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea, made the announcement on Monday. She said the total was comprised of 30 senators and 70 representatives. Click here to see the results for all legislators and an explanation of the issues.…
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Frank Corder
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August 9, 2021
MS Ethics Commission hits City of Jackson with largest fine ever for failing to provide public records
Ethics complaint was brought by WLBT. On Friday, the Mississippi Ethics Commission issued its largest fine in state history to the City of Jackson. The Ethics Commission is requiring the City of Jackson to pay $170,397.50 to reimburse the legal expenses for WLBT’s parent company Gray Television. It is also mandating that Jackson Mayor Chokwe…
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Matthew Lee, Associated Press
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July 11, 2025
State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
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Annie Ma, Associated Press
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July 11, 2025
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
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Daniel Tyson
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July 11, 2025
New direct wine shipping law goes into effect in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Culture
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Ben Smith
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July 11, 2025
In my carnivore era
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 11, 2025
The Farm House in Corinth: One of the most unique places to stay in the U.S.
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 11, 2025
Renew your covenant
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Chip Pickering
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July 11, 2025
DOJ’s remedies will do more harm than good
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 11, 2025
After the Texas flood: Stop turning national tragedies into political weapons
Opinion
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Haley Fisackerly
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July 10, 2025
AWS: Good for Mississippi, great for Entergy customers
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