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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
Snowden companion bills seek major changes in voting rights for those convicted of felonies
Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden is trying to change the way Mississippi looks at felons who are attempting to vote with HB 985 and constitutional amendment HC 31. HB 985 reads: A person who is otherwise a qualified elector under the provisions of subsection (1) and has been convicted of a felony shall have his…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 30, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/30/19
WLOX / WLBT – Bill to reinstate administrative forfeitures sparking debate Administrative forfeiture is for property valued at less than $20,000. Law enforcement says it’s a needed tool. “Don’t monkey with the facts,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Marshall Fisher. “The facts are this. Every one of these is linked to a violation of the…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 30, 2019
Congressman Thompson demands testimony from DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on border security
House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson sent a letter that demanded that DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen appears before Congress to testify on border security. In a tweet, the House Homeland Security Committee said that it is time for the admin to realize things have changed. #BREAKING: Chairman @BennieGThompson just sent a letter to @DHSgov Sec…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
This #billoftheday would require TANF beneficiaries to participate in community service
This bill authored by Senator Chris McDaniel would require that adults who have applied to receive public benefits also comply with community service program requirements. SB 2611 would initially require 20 hours of community service for applicants 18 years or older for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits (TANF). The Department of Human Services would…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
SALTER: Thompson’s statements on border security battle with Trump were noteworthy
Mississippi Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has been an unapologetic liberal on social issues for the whole of his long congressional career and that stance has certainly applied to issues surrounding immigration. The election of President Donald Trump has done little to change that narrative. To be sure, Thompson has battled Trump over a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 29, 2019
Wicker Targets Growing Threat of Chinese 5G Technology Dominance
Miss. Senator Concerned That Chinese Firms Erode U.S. National Security Interests Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today asked a panel of national security experts about the growing threat of Chinese technology dominance to U.S. interests at home and abroad. The senator’s remarks follow the FBI’s unsealing of…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 29, 2019
Even with transparency on the platform, Mississippi Democratic Party stays hush-hush on 2019 candidates
Mississippi Democratic Party leaders have chosen not to release the names of candidates vying for the state legislature and statewide positions until March 1, 2019. This is leading to widespread speculation that either the Mississippi Democratic Party has not been able to field competitive candidates for key positions, or alternatively that they are trying to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 29, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/29/19
WTOK – Britton joins GOP primary for Mississippi Secretary of State A first-term utility regulator says he is running for secretary of state in Mississippi. Sam Britton of Laurel was elected southern district public service commissioner in 2015. He is the second Republican to join the secretary of state’s race. Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 29, 2019
Palazzo Named Conferee for Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), member of the House Appropriations Committee issued the following statement after being selected by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Appropriations Ranking Members Kay Granger (TX-12) to serve on the Conference Committee that will negotiate the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. “I am honored to be selected by the Republican leadership…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 29, 2019
Another grounds for divorce #billoftheday
Another bill before lawmakers would create “bona fide separation” as an additional grounds for divorce. Currently, Mississippi has 12 grounds for divorce. They range from adultery to inhumane treatment, and irreconcilable differences. SB 2529, would add a 12th reason for divorce in the state. The bill was authored by Senator Doty, but this is not…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 28, 2019
Hyde-Smith Throws Support Behind Permanent “Death Tax” Repeal Bill
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation to repeal the federal estate tax or “death tax” permanently. Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Death Tax Repeal Act (S.215), which would end Internal Revenue Service collection of punitive taxes imposed on family-owned farms, ranches, and small businesses once their owners pass away. Hyde-Smith cosponsored…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 28, 2019
Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton announces run for Secretary of State
Current Southern District Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton made waves at the State Capitol on Monday. After flirting with running for an already crowded state Treasurer’s primary for months, today he officially announced his run for Secretary of State in 2019 at the Capitol on Monday. Shortly after he spoke to reporters he said he…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 25, 2025
Second Medicaid Tech Bill vetoed by Governor
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Illia Novikov, Associated Press
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April 25, 2025
Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’ as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
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Frank Corder
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April 25, 2025
Standalone Dept. of Tourism vetoed over budget impasse
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 27, 2025
Mississippi Legends: Oseola McCarty, an unlikely philanthropist
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 27, 2025
Young men are struggling, how to help
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 27, 2025
Why do I face trials?
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
Opinion
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
Opinion
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Rachel Canter
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April 23, 2025
A new vision for keeping Mississippi first
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