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February 10, 2020
Matthew Charles of the ‘FIRST STEP’ Act Attends AFP Event
Tuesday evening, Americans for Prosperity of Mississippi allied with Empower Mississippi to host Matthew Charles, the first person released under the “FIRST STEP” Act. This, all amid talk of reform to the criminal justice system. The “Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act” was first introduced by Representative Doug Collins (R, GA-9),…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 10, 2020
Palazzo Applauds Move to Implement State Management of Red Snapper
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4)applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of the final rule to implement a program that allows Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida the authority to increase state management over red snapper recreational fishing by private anglers in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning several years ago, Palazzo started working closely with the…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2020
Congressman Thompson Renews Funding Request for Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project
Rep. Thompson renewed the funding request for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project in the new appropriations cycle. “This project is of critical importance for the second congressional district of Mississippi,” Thompson said. These issues of flooding have persisted over the years and have worsened as evidenced by the aftermath of a severe tornado storm last…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2020
Auditor White: Tip from former Gov. Phil Bryant led to DHS investigation
Last week State Auditor Shad White did not reveal the whistleblower’s name that led authorities to investigate the Mississippi Department of Human Services, saying at the time he had not been given that permission. White told Paul Gallo on SuperTalk Radio Monday morning that he had now received the approval of the whistleblower. “We would…
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February 10, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/10/20
WTVA – Analysis: Mississippi gov wants scrutiny of prison spending Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered a thorough review of spending in the state Department of Corrections, questioning whether money has been wasted in a prison system that has been plagued by violence and shoddy living conditions for some inmates. “I am, if nothing…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
Hosemann’s lawsuit on MS river flooding survives key early hurdle
What some might consider a long-shot policy lawsuit by Mississippi-based interests against the federal government over Mississippi river manipulation policy has survived a key early hurdle. In February 2019, then-Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the federal government on behalf of school children in districts in southwest…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
Gov. Reeves Announces Disaster Assistance For DeSoto County and Neighboring Counties
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced disaster assistance for Mississippi businesses and residents hit by severe weather and tornadoes on January 10-11, 2020. Working to help Mississippians recover from the devastation, Governor Reeves sent a letter to Administrator Jovita Carranza at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting a disaster declaration to make loans available to…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
CORDER: Reeves squarely facing some big issues out of the gate
January was a tough year, but we made it. That sums up Tate Reeves’ first few weeks in office as Governor of Mississippi. Hours after being sworn in, Reeves was on the ground visiting state Corrections facilities assessing conditions and working to lay out a plan to bring in new leadership and set new standards…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/7/20
WJTV – State auditor: Over $4 million stolen from Mississippi’s poorest YP – State Auditor White holds press conference to discuss DHS investigation, arrests State Auditor Shad White held a joint press conference with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens today on the front steps of the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson to discuss the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2020
Bill of the Day: Pay inmates a minimum wage
It is common for some prisoners to work while incarcerated. There is not a mandate on how much the prisoners can earn during this time. This bill would require those individuals be paid minimum wage for their hours. Corporations would be subject to payment no less than the federal mandate. HB 368 reads: “The corporation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2020
Congressman Thompson Statement on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Announcement to Investigate the Conditions of Four Mississippi Prisons
Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson released the following statement about the Department of Justice’s announcement to investigate the conditions of four Mississippi prisons. “I commend the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division decision to open an investigation into the conditions of confinement in four of Mississippi’s prisons,” Thompson said. “The Mississippi prison system is in a state…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2020
State Auditor White holds press conference to discuss DHS investigation, arrests
State Auditor Shad White held a joint press conference with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens today on the front steps of the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson to discuss the Department of Human Services eight month investigation that has resulted in arrests of the former head of DHS and co-conspirators. Here is the full…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 22, 2026
Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus
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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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Robert St. John
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June 22, 2026
The community cafe
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Alistair Begg
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June 22, 2026
Majestic surrender
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Matt Friedeman
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June 21, 2026
Remembering Dad this Father’s Day
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
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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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