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Sarah Ulmer
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February 19, 2020
More than 7,000 flood insurance policies in affect in flooded areas
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) continues to assist neighbors who have experienced flooding from the Pearl River. If you have an insurance related question, call your agent or call the Mississippi Insurance Department at 1-800-562-2957 or email consumer@mid.ms.gov If you experienced flooding, file an insurance claim as soon as possible. Once it is safe to return…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 19, 2020
Wicker Statement on Keesler Medical Center
Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement after reviewing a report from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) that summarized plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics across the country. Keesler Medical Center was excluded from this list after undergoing a review late last year. “This report is positive news for the…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
House Education Chairman Bennett likely to kill bills adverse to homeschool families
Three bills filed in the Mississippi House raised concerns among homeschool families this week, but according to State Rep. Dan Eubanks (R-HD 25) there is no need to worry. HB 188 would mandate Mississippi history and U.S. government be taught in grades 9-12 to all public, private or parochial schools, and homeschool programs. The bill…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
WalletHub: Mississippi 8th nationally in black political engagement
WalletHub compared states across six key metrics to gauge the level of black political engagement, and Mississippi ranked 8th overall. “Our data set includes black voter turnout and registration during the most recent presidential and midterm elections as well as the proportional representation of blacks in the state legislature and national party conventions,” WalletHub stated.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 19, 2020
Bill of the Day: Allow MDOC documents to serve as drivers license
Often times when an inmate is released from prison, they lack certain documents that would make their transition go smoother. Those documents include drivers licenses, Social Security cards and birth certificates. A drivers license is required not only drive but to apply for work. In HB 838 authored by Rep. Bain, the identification card issued…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
State Treasurer McRae: $1.5 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned in First Six Weeks
Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today announced the Treasury Department has returned $1.5 million of unclaimed property during his first six weeks in office. “Many in Mississippi don’t realize the state is looking for the rightful owners of millions of dollars in unclaimed property,” said McRae. “From the first day in office, we wanted to…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren links Mississippi flooding to “climate crisis”
Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is linking Mississippi’s flooding to “climate change”. In a tweet, the Massachusetts U.S. Senator wrote, “My heart goes out to all of those affected by historic flooding in Mississippi. This is one more example of the devastating effects of the climate crisis. We must act now so that severe flooding…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 19, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/19/20
WLOX – Computer science education bill introduced in Miss. Senate A bill that would require Mississippi public schools to offer computer science to all elementary and high school students has been introduced in the Mississippi Senate. Senate Bill 2284, championed by C Spire, was introduced by Sen. Scott DeLano and seven co-sponsors. The bill comes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 18, 2020
Bill of the Day: Just another golf cart bill
Every year Representatives and Senators take on a few bills that authorize for people to drive their golf carts on some city roads. This year, there are four of those bills. HB 282, SB 2114, SB 2150 and SB 2287. They all relatively say the same thing, just differ on the location of the exception.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 18, 2020
Could limiting the number of cases a parole officer handles improve criminal justice system?
The Senate Judiciary B Committee has already passed a piece of legislation authored by Sen. Angela Hill which would effectively limit the number of cases that parole officers are able to take on. “Our parole officers are overworked and they’re handling too many cases. They are frustrated and overwhelmed,” said Sen. Hill. She said that…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2020
ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore creating 100 jobs, investing $10 million at Pascagoula site
Ship maintenance and repair company ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment and will create 100 jobs. “The shipbuilding and repair industry is a powerhouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, generating billions of dollars for the state’s economy and providing skilled jobs for…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/18/20
President Trump calls Gov. Reeves offering help in flooding relief Received a call from @realDonaldTrump earlier today, expressing his concern about our flooding and offering his help in our relief efforts. Mississippi has a true friend in President Trump. Grateful to have a strong relationship with the President who cares about our great state. —…
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Jeff Amy, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
A Mississippi city’s tax break spurred post-Katrina building. But will homes stand the next storm?
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 27, 2025
Stevenson appointed Circuit Judge in new Hinds Co. seat
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 27, 2025
MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
College football picks: No. 1 Texas-No. 3 Ohio St is the main event on tantalizing slate of games
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Jim Beaugez
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August 27, 2025
‘Hitmaker’ songwriter Ben Johnson stars on new Netflix series
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Alistair Begg
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August 27, 2025
From grumbling to gratitude
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Sid Salter
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August 27, 2025
With Social Security and PERS under review, Baby Boomers are working longer before retiring
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
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