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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Hyde-Smith comments on Bipartisan Commemoration of 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
The following news release was issued Tuesday in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Senate passage of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who was in Mississippi for funeral services for Senator Thad Cochran, is an original cosponsor of the resolution and legislation cited below. Hyde-Smith is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Palazzo Expresses Concerns of Impacts to Mississippi Sound caused by Bonnet Carré Spillway, Calls for Mississippians to Have Permanent Position on Mississippi River Commission
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President of the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) and Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), expressing his concerns about the devastating impacts on Mississippi’s coastal ecosystems caused by the re-opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway (BCS). “My…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Senate Passes Resolution to Honor Thad Cochran
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Pay Tribute to the Late Miss. Senator The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., to honor the life and career of former long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. The resolution was cosponsored by every member of the Senate and was approved unanimously late…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Bill Waller for Governor Campaign Launches First TV Ad
Today, the Bill Waller for Governor campaign announced it is launching its first television ad of the Republican primary campaign. This first TV ad is focused on reminding people of Waller’s experience serving at the highest level of one of the three branches of state government—as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court—and his service…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Palazzo Votes Against Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4)today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 6 which provides amnesty for illegal immigrants. “I find it reprehensible that Democrats want to provide mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants instead of focusing on the actual crisis on our border. We should not pass legislation that rewards illegal behavior and incentivizes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
Chairman Thompson Demands Answers After Reports of Child Migrants Being Left in Vans Overnight
Tuesday, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sent a letter to the John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, and Joanne Chiedi, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, demanding they investigate reports of child migrants being left in vans…
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Courtney Ingle
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June 5, 2019
Pass Rate for 3rd Grade Reading Test Increases After First Retest
The statewide pass rate for the 3rd Grade Reading Assessment increased to 82.8% (28,968 students) after students had a chance to retest before the end of the school year. The initial pass rate was 74.5% (26,057 students). The retest results show the large majority of 3rd graders are meeting the highest reading standard ever required under the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2019
SATLER: New Jersey congressman vents, blasting Mississippi over so-called ‘moocher state’ status
By: Sid Salter A Democratic New Jersey congressman recently vented his contempt for so-called ‘moocher states’ like Mississippi that receive more money from the federal government than they send back to Washington in the form of taxes. U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) who represents New Jersey’s 5thDistrict in Congress, held a press conference flanked by…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 5, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 6/5/19
WDAM – Third grade reading test scores increase after first take The Mississippi pass rate for the third grade reading assessment increased after students had their first chance to take the test again. After the retest, 82.8% of students have passed, allowing the 28,968 students to advance to the fourth grade. The initial pass rate…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 4, 2019
SOS Website Serves as Resource to Vet Disaster Relief Charities
Devastating flooding in the South Delta has left many in Mississippi wondering: “How can I help?” The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office’s website can serve as a valuable resource for information about some disaster relief charities before you donate. “As Mississippians, when we hear our neighbors are struggling, our first inclination is to reach out…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 4, 2019
Taggart pens letter to Fitch requesting more live debates
This week, candidate for Attorney General Andy Taggert sent a letter to fellow candidate and State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, requesting that she participate in several live debates prior to the August Primary. The letter from Taggart asserts that Treasurer Fitch has backed out of participating in a June 5 debate at William Carey University and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 4, 2019
Mississippi could lose $9.2M next year in federal research funding under sequestration
The Science Coalition Unveils State-Level Analysis of Impact of Sequestration on Research Funding The Science Coalition (TSC) has released a new analysis of the impact to core federal research agencies’ state-level spending if Congress and the administration fail to reach an agreement to lift spending caps mandated by the Budget Control Act. “Funding cuts to federal research agencies have far-reaching consequences. Our analysis shows…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 1, 2025
Jackson mayor announces task force to address concerns at apartment complexes
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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August 1, 2025
US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 1, 2025
Watson continues work on election integrity in Mississippi
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
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Susan Marquez
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August 1, 2025
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in August 2025
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C.H. Spurgeon
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August 1, 2025
It is good
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David Lewis
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July 31, 2025
Mississippi’s cherished southern spaces -porches – featured in 2025 International Venice Architectural Biennale
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Sid Salter
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July 30, 2025
“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals
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Russ Latino
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July 27, 2025
Facing the Darkness
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Kimberly Ross
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July 23, 2025
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