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February 19, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 2/19/21
YP – Auditor Releases Study of State Retirement System The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White. The study was conducted for the Office of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 18, 2021
Bill of the Day: mFlex tax incentive for businesses and industries
On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to create the “Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act,” or mFlex. This act would allow for businesses and industries to apply for tax incentives for qualified economic development projects through the Mississippi Development Authority in an easier, more coordinated manner. SB 2822, authored by Sen. Parker (R), outlines…
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2021
CORDER: Can legislators reconcile gas tax referendum while opposing municipal option?
A bill in the Mississippi House of Representatives would provide for a statewide referendum to determine whether voters favor a temporary gas tax increase to fund specific road and bridge projects across the state. The author of the bill, House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar (R), says once the specific projects are paid for,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2021
Hyde-Smith Joins Effort to Protect Women’s & Girls Sports
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and others in introducing legislation to protect athletic opportunities for female athletes. Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (S.251). The bill addresses compliance with Title IX provisions dealing with athletics to ensure gender is “recognized based…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2021
Auditor Releases Study of State Retirement System
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White. The study was conducted for the Office of the State Auditor for no charge by the Pew…
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2021
Moss Point Mayor, wife to plead guilty to federal charge
WLOX News is reporting this morning that Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife will each plead guilty to a federal charge stemming from a 14-count indictment that was filed in April 2020 that alleged that the Kings solicited funds from a benefit gala but did not use that money for its intended purpose,…
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2021
Thompson makes the media rounds after filing lawsuit against Trump. Hear what he’s saying.
Since filing a federal lawsuit earlier this week against former President Donald Trump, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson has made the mainstream media rounds to outline his case of how he believes Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Thompson is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. <<READ MORE: Mississippi Congressman Thompson…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 2/18/21
Governor Reeves gives a winter weather update Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves went live on Facebook Wednesday afternoon to give an update on severe winter weather as more dangerous ice heads toward Mississippi. Watch below. YP – MS House Transportation Chair Busby talks bill aimed at statewide referendum to raise gas tax Mississippi House Transportation Commission…
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Frank Corder
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February 17, 2021
MS House Transportation Chair Busby talks bill aimed at statewide referendum to raise gas tax
Mississippi House Transportation Commission Chairman Rep. Charles Busby joined Y’all Politics on Wednesday to discuss a new proposal in the Ways and Means Committee that would offer a statewide referendum to raise the gas tax on a temporary basis for specified road and bridge projects. HB 1364, or the “2021 Mississippi Road and Bridge Improvements Fund,” would…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 17, 2021
State Fire Marshal: Fire risk increases with freezing weather
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is investigating several heating-related fire deaths. At least one involved a chimney that caught fire. Others have involved space heaters. “Many parts of the state will not get a break from this extreme cold, ice, and snow for a few more days,” State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney said. …
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 17, 2021
Wicker Introduces Legislation to Fund Veteran Housing Projects
Miss. Senator Says Our Veterans Deserve the Best Support U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced the State Veterans Homes Relief Act, legislation that would provide funding to address the current backlog of State Veterans Home (SVH) projects. Only $90 million was appropriated for SVH projects this fiscal year, leaving dozens of approved SVH construction…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2021
Bill of the Day: Mississippi would consider you an adult a few years sooner
A bill offered by Senator DeBar would change the age of minority in the state from 21 to 18. That means when the term “infant” shows up in legislation it is applied to those individuals from age zero to 18. In SB 2355, it would change the age which is currently set at 21. This…
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May 14, 2025
House Republicans pull an all-nighter on Trump’s tax bill. There’s more work to do
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Steve Peoples, Associated Press
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May 14, 2025
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 14, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 14, 2025
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2025
Nissan says Canton factory strategically important as company announces workforce reductions
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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
Culture
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M.C. Reid
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May 14, 2025
Pascagoula sailor Nelson Walker sets out for solo circumnavigation aboard Persimmon
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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May 14, 2025
It all begins with a song: The heart of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 14, 2025
Stay awake!
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Sid Salter
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May 14, 2025
MS Gaming: Legislative standoff over off-premises online sports betting continues
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
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