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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2020
Legislature Dedicates $275M in Federal COVID-19 Funds to Rural Broadband, Distance Learning Programs
Rural broadband expansion and K-12 distance learning initiatives will receive almost a fourth of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, under a package appropriated by the Mississippi Legislature. Mississippi received $1.25 billion in unallocated federal aid to soften the pandemic’s health and economic blow to the State. “This legislation brings connectivity to the world for our children,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2020
2020 #msleg wrap up; Medical marijuana, criminal justice reform, rural broadband and DMR without a budget
The 2020 Mississippi Legislative session took an unexpected turn when the world seemingly shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, session was recessed subject to call by the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The members would not return until the end of May to complete their work. Sine Die, or more…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 2, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Praise Award of $15.57 Million for Improvements to Local Airports
Annual Grants Include Additional Aid for Coronavirus Relief U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today marked the award of $15,567,034 in grants to make improvements at 22 Mississippi airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards include $4.97 million for the Louisville-Winston County Airport and $3.86 million for the Golden Triangle Regional Airport,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 2, 2020
Hyde-Smith files Gold Star Week resolution to honor the families of the fallen
Bipartisan Resolution Sets Sept. 20-26 Remembrance Week Leading Up to Gold Star Mother’s Day U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with a bipartisan group of cosponsors, today filed a resolution designating Sept. 20-26, 2020, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces. Gold Star Families Remembrance Week…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2020
Jarvis Dortch resigns from MS House of Representatives
Representative of District 66, Jarvis Dortch, announced his resignation from the Mississippi House of Representatives on July 2, 2020. This is a really hard post to make but I look forward to the next chapter in my career. Yesterday was my final day serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives https://t.co/UK2zZSC0pu — Jarvis Dortch (@jarvisdortch)…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2020
U.S. House Democrats Prioritize Partisan Infrastructure Wishlist Over Bipartisan Solutions
Today, House Democrats squandered a bipartisan opportunity to develop legislation to address real infrastructure needs and instead pushed a wishlist of costly and impractical Green New Deal initiatives. Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) voted against the legislation and released the following statement. “H.R. 2 ignores the needs of Americans, especially rural Americans, and creates unrealistic, impractical,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 1, 2020
Mississippi state flag is retired with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
On Wednesday, July 11 2020, the Mississippi state flag of 1894 which contains Confederate battle symbols, was retired and places with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The removal of the flag came after the Mississippi Legislature voted to take down the flag and create a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2020
Hyde-Smith, Wicker welcome appointment of John G. Campbell to lead USDA Rural Development in Mississippi
Miss. Senators Recommended Greenville Native and Hyde-Smith Aide for Key USDA Agency in Mississippi U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today welcomed the appointment of Greenville native John G. Campbell as the new State Director for USDA Rural Development in Mississippi. The Mississippi Senators recommended Campbell, who is a senior policy aide…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2020
Oktibbeha Supervisor Bricklee Miller is officially running for SD 15 #msleg
Oktibbeha County Supervisor Bricklee Miller confirms that she will be a candidate in the upcoming special election to replace MS Senate District 15 retiring Senator Gary Jackson. Saying farewell for now, but not goodbye, to a good and faithful public servant, Senator Gary Jackson. #msleg pic.twitter.com/wIxjbRQDMe — Delbert Hosemann (@DelbertHosemann) June 30, 2020 Miller stated,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2020
Wicker, Stabenow, Colleagues Introduce LOCAL Infrastructure Act
Legislation Would Restore Advance Refunding for Local Governments U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Bob Menendez, D-N.J., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Tom Carper, D-Del., today introduced the Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for Infrastructure (LOCAL Infrastructure) Act. As the U.S. deals with…
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Editor
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July 1, 2020
OP-ED – Will a new unlikely political coalition form to scuttle a new Mississippi flag?
With the ink barely dry on Mississippi’s landmark legislation that sets the framework for a new state flag ushering in a nationally recognized wave of good tidings in the Magnolia State, there could be emerging an effort to beat whatever comes out of the nine member commission that will be tasked with building a new…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 1, 2020
Herb Frierson resigns from Department of Revenue
Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Herb Frierson, has resigned after four years of service, according to a tweet by Governor Tate Reeves. DOR Commissioner Herb Frierson sent me his letter of resignation late yesterday after 40 years of service. He was a pretty good coach, a great legislator, excellent Commissioner, and an even better…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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