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June 19, 2020
NCAA Board of Governors expands Confederate flag policy to all championships
The NCAA Board of Governors has expanded the Association’s Confederate flag policy to prevent any NCAA championship events from being played in states where the symbol has a prominent presence. The policy previously barred the awarding of sites determined in advance of a championship in states that displayed the Confederate flag. However, if a college…
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Frank Corder
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June 19, 2020
Mississippi Democrat leaders to Party Chairman Moak: You have failed us
In a letter obtained by Y’all Politics, Mississippi Democrat leaders across the state voice their grievances with the “lack of leadership” shown by party chairman Bobby Moak in recent days. The letter, signed by former Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole, 2nd Congressional District Chairman Willie Griffin, and past chairman of the 1st Congressional District…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 19, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 6/19/20
YP – Votes not likely there to pass Mississippi flag resolution out of Senate Constitution Committee A resolution like this would typically be referred to the Rules Committee for consideration. However, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann referred the measure to the Constitution Committee chaired by Sen. Chris Johnson (R)… …“It won’t come out of committee. We…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 19, 2020
Legislature one step closer to changing how Governor, other statewide officials are elected
The Mississippi House has passed SCR 548, a constitutional amendment that would change how the Governor and other statewide officials are elected, removing the electoral vote requirement in favor of the popular vote. The resolution was authored by Senator Chris Johnson (R). “I think it is a complicated system that is not needed and really…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2020
SEC joins chorus of voices encouraging Mississippi to adopt new state flag
Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, has called for the removal of the Mississippi state flag. Sankey goes on to say that if there is not a change to the design of the flag, which contains the Confederate Battle Symbol the SEC could choose to refuse to host championship events in the state of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2020
Governor Reeves indicates he might entertain a legislative two flag solution
Recently, the Mississippi Legislature has been discussing various solutions to change the state flag during the last few weeks of the Legislative session. The most recent attempt to provide a resolution to do so, seems to be dead on arrival in the Senate Committee it was referred to. The resolution offered by Sen. Derrick Simmons…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 18, 2020
K-12 Schools to Receive $150M for Distance Learning Under Senate Proposal
Licensure Bill Aimed at Reducing Teacher Shortage Sent to Governor The Mississippi Senate voted today to dedicate $150 million from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to K-12 education needs amid COVID-19. The goal is equipping every Mississippi student with a laptop or tablet and improving connectivity for distance learning. With an overwhelming 51 votes and…
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2020
Thompson, Palazzo, Guest respond to SCOTUS ruling on DACA
President Donald Trump has sought to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program since 2017 but a lower court barred the administration from doing so. The case was taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and today, in a 5-4 decision with Chief Justice John Roberts being the deciding opinion, the justices upheld…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2020
WATCH: Gov. Reeves expresses concern for small businesses in daily COVID briefing
In today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Tate Reeves expresses concern for small businesses an urges immediate action by the Legislature. “We desperately need legislative action to prevent a possible automatic 950% tax increase on small businesses. This is the worst possible time to have a major tax increase. Details on what needs to happen to prevent…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 18, 2020
Hyde-Smith, King offer bill to protect patients by easing Telehealth payment burden
Legislation Required to Shield Rural Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers from Looming Medicare Clawback Payments U.S Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced legislation to protect patients receiving care through telehealth services by shielding certain clinics in underserved communities from impending Medicare clawback payments. The Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act would provide…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2020
MDE Cites Record-Low Dropout Rate in Response to State Auditor’s Performance Audit for Office of Dropout Prevention
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) held up its sustained record of improved student achievement over the past six years – particularly the state’s record-low dropout rate – in response to the Office of the State Auditor’s (OSA) performance audit for the MDE Office of Dropout Prevention. State law established the office in 2006, though…
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2020
Auditor: Office of Dropout Prevention defunct, changed graduation rate calculation to improve stats
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) failed to maintain an Office of Dropout Prevention (ODP) for the last 10 years as required by state law. Additionally, lawmakers told MDE to increase the graduation rate from 61% in 2006 to 85% by 2019, and MDE met this goal in part by changing how it calculates the…
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Frank Corder
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May 4, 2026
After federal judge blocks metro water authority, Governor doesn’t make appointments
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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May 4, 2026
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
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Clara Turnage
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May 4, 2026
Study finds major gaps in dementia care across Mississippi
Business
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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
Culture
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Robert St. John
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May 4, 2026
Table 19
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 4, 2026
The day of atonement
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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May 3, 2026
America reads the Bible
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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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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