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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
The issue of legislators double dipping from PERS coming to a head
The confusion still continues for some lawmakers after a recent decision by PERS regarding legislative service and retirement benefits. Back in December, the Public Employees Retirement System made the policy modification that lawmakers could draw on retirement while serving in the legislature. The decision was made in good faith that the IRS would soon sign…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Nationwide Search for New MDOC Commissioner
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced a group of diverse, experienced Mississippians to help in the mission of finding a new leader for the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Holding a press conference in the Governor’s press briefing room, Governor Reeves was joined by the group, led by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., that will assist…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Mississippi 2020 Presidential Primary Candidates Set
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office released its 2020 candidate qualifying list this week. Among those were the Presidential Primary candidates Mississippians will see on their ballot in seven weeks. Party primaries are March 10th, with a runoff date of March 31st if necessary. Mississippi Republicans will have three names on their ballot seeking the…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Mississippi’s Graduation Rate Exceeds National Average
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the high school graduation rates for the 2018-19 school year, which show the state’s graduation rate has hit an all-time high of 85%, higher than the most recent national graduation rate. The 2019 national graduation rate is expected to be released later this month. The graduation rate…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
Lawmakers comment on passage of USMCA Trade Pact
Lawmakers like Senator Wicker, Hyde-Smith and Commissioner Gipson, commented on the passage of the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Passing this agreement is a huge win for our nation’s businesses, workers, and farmers,” Wicker said. “Ratifying the USMCA paves the way for free and fair trade with our neighbors, supporting tens of billions of dollars…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Is north MS ready for a congressional candidate in the mold of Bernie/AOC?
Antonia Eliason is doing something no other Democratic candidate has done in Mississippi… she’s unabashedly running as a self-described Democratic Socialist. The term “Democratic Socialist” has become trendy among progressives in the wake of Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ pronouncement during his presidential campaigns and the election of New York’s Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (or AOC,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
PEER Committee Releases Report on Mississippi’s Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee is releasing its report titled 2019 Report on the Early Learning Collaborative Act of 2013: An Evaluation of the Operation and Effectiveness of the Program. MISS. CODE ANN. Section 37-21-51 (1972) requires the PEER Committee to review the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) prekindergarten program annual reports and submit an…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 1/16/20
WJTV – Senate panel OKs last bit of teach pay for current year WCBI – Bill calls for no Mid-Year cuts to MAEP Mississippi currently has a surplus in its Rainy Day Fund. If that money runs out, one lawmaker [State Sen. David Jordan] wants to make sure education is not impacted. Senate Bill 2046…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
MDAC Conducting Agriculture Workforce Development Needs Assessment
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is seeking input from the agriculture industry and agriculture-related job employers concerning workforce needs. Through its Agriculture Workforce Development Initiative, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is conducting a needs assessment survey designed to help better understand, develop…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
MELA urges lawmakers to focus on early childhood development efforts during Session
The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance met at the Capitol on Wednesday to highlight the importance of early childhood development in the state. Kicking off the press conference was Angela Bass, the Executive Director of MELA. She spoke of the alliances mission to ensure positive outcomes for children and bring more awareness to early childhood influence.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2020
Ag Commissioner Gipson Applauds Signing of Phase One Trade Agreement with China
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing Phase One of the Economic and Trade Agreement with China today. This historic agreement is a significant step in achieving fair and balanced trade and will further open China’s food and agriculture market to American products. “I applaud President Trump’s persistence…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2020
Wicker Statement on U.S.-China Trade Agreement
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement after the U.S. and China signed a “Phase One” trade agreement that includes significant reforms to the two nations’ trade relationship. “The first phase of President Trump’s trade deal with China is a big step forward for commerce between our nations. Our farmers can expect…
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Lawmakers fail to reach agreement to ease ABC backlog adversely affecting Mississippi businesses
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Mississippi National Guard members to be reimbursed for health insurance premiums
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 31, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: March 31, 2026
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 31, 2026
Where Charm Lives: Porch swing pickings in downtown Fulton
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 31, 2026
When storms come
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 30, 2026
Nobody plans for this
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 31, 2026
Equal Parents, Equal Time: The Case for Joint Custody
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 26, 2026
Facts, not feelings, are a hard sell in teacher pay raise debate
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 25, 2026
Senate Democrat suing state over Mississippi Supreme Court map named by Hosemann to help redraw lines
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