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Anne Summerhays
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January 13, 2022
State Superintendent: “We are not teaching CRT in our social studies standards. Period. The end.”
Despite using NCSS and its “action civics” C3 Framework as a main resource, Dr. Wright tells Mississippi Senate Education Committee Critical Race Theory is not in K-12 schools. During a Senate Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education, discussed the Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request, 2022 legislative priorities, ESSER…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 12, 2022
Mississippi House passes its Teacher Pay Raise plan by a vote of 114-6
The START Act now goes to the Senate where lawmakers there have announced their own plan. On Wednesday, State Rep. Richard Bennett, Chairman of the House Education Committee, presented his $219 million proposal to address a teacher pay raise. HB 530 sailed through the House will little discussion, gaining a 114-6 vote of approval. The…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
EmpowerMS report outlines how occupational regulations limit job opportunities in Mississippi
Russ Latino joins Y’all Politics to discuss the findings. Watch the interview. Empower Mississippi released a report today that examines the burden created by Mississippi’s occupational regulations, how they impact entrepreneurs, consumers, and the larger economy, and potential reforms that could reduce the burden. The report was authored Dr. Ed Timmons, a professor of economics and Director…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 12, 2022
Congressional Redistricting plan passes Mississippi Senate
The hope from lawmakers supporting the new map is that what they have done will avoid a lengthy court action. Today, the Mississippi Senate passed HB 384, the ‘Magnolia 1’ Congressional Redistricting plan, joining the House in approving the new map. The vote was 33-18 with one voting present. Senator Dean Kirby (R), chairman of the…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Bill of the Day: Should all state, county, and city government meetings be livestreamed online?
Y’all Politics brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. Technology is everchanging, making it easier every day for public bodies to connect with citizens. State Senator Nicole Boyd (R) believes it is time to take the next step by requiring all public bodies, from local…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Sen. Hyde-Smith: Democrats blowing up filibuster would destroy the U.S. Senate
The Mississippi U.S. Senator offers her thoughts on the Democrats’ voting bill, Biden’s COVID response and 2022 midterms. Watch the interview. Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined Y’all Politics on Wednesday to discuss President Joe Biden’s push to bypass the filibuster and change Senate rules to allow for the passage of the Democrat-backed bill aimed…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Scotsman Manufacturing Company beginning operations in Laurel, creating 85 jobs
Erin and Ben Napier, hosts of HGTV’s hit series Home Town and co-owners of Laurel Mercantile Company, are partners in the company. Scotsman Manufacturing Company is proud to call Laurel home of its new manufacturing operations. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is proud the company is building a stronger economy in the Pine Belt. “My administration is…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 12, 2022
PERS’ Lessons from the Municipal Retirement Systems
SUBMITTED BY BIGGER PIE FORUM Thirty-five years after it was closed, MRS still covers 1,510 retirees in 19 cities. The Public Employee Retirement Systems of Mississippi (PERS) had one of its best years ever from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. That is good news for its participants and good news for those who…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Mississippi House set to pass its version of Income Tax Elimination
The bill championed by Speaker Gunn has been revised since the 2021 session. On Tuesday, the Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee made short work of HB 531, the “Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2022,” passing it out of committee on for the full consideration in the House. Speaker Philip Gunn has championed a plan…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill revised, lowers amount and provides local opt out
See what’s in the latest version of the “Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” The latest iteration of a Medical Marijuana bill has been filed in the Mississippi State Senate. The bill number is SB 2095 and it is titled, “The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” State Senator Kevin Blackwell (R), the lead negotiator in the chamber, filed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 12, 2022
SALTER: Will Mississippi voters regain the ability to engage in the voter referendum process?
Submitted by Sid Salter Just as the initial adoption of the modern initiative process was difficult, so, too, will be the “fix.” As the 2022 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature moves forward, the question of the future of medical marijuana in the Magnolia State remains in limbo. Lawmakers appear in agreement on a plan…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 12, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith defend filibuster, challenge sweeping voting law changes
Wicker says this is a week that will decide the future, not only of the Senate, but the future of our republic. On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) defended the 60-vote Senate filibuster rule and criticized proposed changes to national voting laws in speech on the Senate floor. “Our friends on the other side of…
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Frank Corder
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April 29, 2026
Mississippi House, Senate plan for special session after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Callais
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 29, 2026
Governor Reeves announces new Rural Health Transformation Program Office
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
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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
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Alistair Begg
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April 29, 2026
The key to unity
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 28, 2026
AlleyKat Ceramics: Where a Singapore alley led to a Gulf Coast creative haven
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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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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