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February 28, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/28/20
YP – Mississippi voters could decide state Constitutional amendment on how Governor is elected Amendment to MS Constitution on election of Governor passes @MSHouseOfRep, Senate Committees #msleg “I believe it is time to do away with this Jim Crow era law and let the people decide,” Rep. @FredShanks. https://t.co/nN9PQHqKX9 — Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) February 27,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Bill of the Day: Mississippi’s state book, the Holy Bible
We wouldn’t be in the Bible Belt without at least one bill to designate the Holy Bible as the state book of Mississippi. Authored by Rep. Miles, the submission of HB 203, this is not the first time a piece of legislation like this has graced the Capitol. Over at least the last few years,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Human trafficking bill to address gaps in service survives committee deadline
The House Judiciary B Committee took up this year’s Human Trafficking related bill on Thursday morning and then members addressed the bill on the floor passing it by a vote of 89 to 18 . HB 1559 is an act that would address gaps in service for minor victims of trafficking through a statewide coalition…
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2020
Amendment to MS Constitution on election of Governor passes House, Senate Committees
Should the Governor of Mississippi be elected by the popular vote alone? That is what House Concurrent Resolution 47 authored by Republican State Rep. Jim Beckett seeks to do through an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution. The current requirement to be elected to Governor directs that a candidate must gain a majority vote and win…
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2020
Congressman Thompson Announces FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
U.S. Rep. Thompson Congressman Thompson Announces FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those described under section 501(c)(3) of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Optometrists seeking legislation to remove barriers on scope of practice
It is becoming a popular topic of the 2020 Legislative Session and revolves around allowing licensed Optometrists to practice at the full capacity of their training. There are two bills presented this session pertaining to the issue and it is still unclear whether or not they will survive the committee deadline next week. When you…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
House hearing on reforming wine sales gets input from both sides
Debates continue this year on new ways to regulate the alcohol market in Mississippi. Two pieces of legislation, SB 2531 and HB 981, would allow for grocery stores to apply for a retailer’s permit to sell wine. The Temperance subcommittee chaired by Rep. Hank Zuber met on Wednesday to hear from both sides. Many who…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 27, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/27/20
The Parents Campaign pushes back on special needs bill Please ask Senate Education Committee to CLOSE LOOPHOLE IN SB 2594 THAT ALLOWS VOUCHERS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLS. The loophole lets private voucher schools dodge key provision requiring them to offer special education services per student’s IEP. Contact info:https://t.co/v6IlBOd07e pic.twitter.com/h7ptXhLmlw — The Parents’ Campaign (@ParentsCampaign) February 26,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 26, 2020
Controversial bill involving State Auditor’s office and government assistance beneficiaries passes House
After nearly two hours of debate, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed SB 2257. This bill allows for the State Auditor of Mississippi to examine tax returns of individuals who receive benefits like Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and others. A strike all was added and approved on the bill before it was…
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February 26, 2020
Mississippi’s First Lady Lights the Governor’s Mansion Red for Heart Month
Wednesday afternoon, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves announced that the Governor’s Mansion will once again be lit red for the last few days of February in honor of National Heart Month. Heart Month brings awareness to heart disease patients and their families. Nine years after President Lyndon B. Johnson had his heart attack, he set…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 26, 2020
Public school advocates celebrate Public School Week at the Capitol
This week at the Capitol is “Celebration of Public Schools Week.” Sen. Sollie Norwood was joined by representatives from the Mississippi Association of Educators, American Federation of Teachers, Mississippi NAACP and graduates of public schools to encourage lawmakers to continue investing in the state’s public-school system. Norwood said legislators are looking at some options concerning…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 26, 2020
Attorney General Fitch Announces Free Community Shred Days Shred Days Coincide with National Consumer Protection Week
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office will be hosting free community shred days at three statewide locations. “We live in a time where identity theft is on the rise. One in four Americans will experience identity theft in their lifetimes, and these shred days are a good way to…
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November 26, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: November 26, 2025
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 25, 2025
Mississippi cracking down on non-English speaking commercial truckers
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Daniel Tyson
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November 25, 2025
Colom champions tax increase “for Mississippians to continue to have health insurance”
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Richelle Putnam
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November 28, 2025
Love: Keep it simple
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Alistair Begg
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November 28, 2025
A Gospel church
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Meredith Biesinger
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November 27, 2025
A tale of two tables
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Sid Salter
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November 26, 2025
My wise grandmother taught me to be thankful for the power of the penny
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Kimberly Ross
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November 21, 2025
The political right needs to exorcize its Fuentes’ demons
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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