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August 23, 2018
Analysis on $80 million #lottery net revenue number for #msleg
Last summer, we did an analysis of state-by-state comparisons for what a lottery would generate. In Governor Bryant’s media gaggle this morning, he was asked about how much a new lottery would provide. His answer was $80 million once it got up to speed (likely in calendar year 2020). https://www.facebook.com/yallpolitics/videos/554446708305782/ From our article last year where…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 23, 2018
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Announce $14.94M Grant for Olive Branch Airport Purchase
North Mississippi Airport to Be Acquired by City in Pursuit of Economic Development U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today announced the award of a $14.94 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant to the City of Olive Branch to assist with the purchase of the Olive Branch Airport. The city will…
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August 23, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/23/18
SUNHERALD – Chris McDaniel pummels GOP establishment – with a phone book State Sen. Chris McDaniel has met the enemy and it is, well, just about everybody. It’s a given that he doesn’t much care for Democrats and liberals. They are, after all, in his words “dangerous to our way of life.” Gov. Haley Barbour…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
Bennie Thompson uses the word ‘impeach’ twice in statement on Manafort verdict
Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on the grand jury verdict of Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort: “The Manafort verdict is more proof that Trump and his administration are corrupt,” Thompson said. “Since Trump has been elected, my office has received numerous calls asking for Congress to work…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 22, 2018
New TV ad vouches Hyde-Smith’s support of POTUS #mssen
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign on Wednesday released a new TV commercial showing that she has backed President Trump’s agenda 100 percent. “Since being appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to the United States Senate, Cindy Hyde-Smith is working to change Washington. “She’s the only senator who has supported President Trump’s conservative policies 100 percent of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
Members optimistic about agreement on state infrastructure plan as special session approaches
Lawmakers head back to the Capitol tomorrow for a special session to address the increasing concerns that surround the state’s major infrastructure needs. On Tuesday, Governor Phil Bryant issued a proclamation to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018. The plan includes appropriating Use Tax dollars to cities and counties to address road and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
Industry Leading Crop Protection Company Nufarm Locates in Greenville, Miss., Creating 68 Jobs
Crop protection company Nufarm is locating manufacturing operations in Greenville, Miss., a $20 million investment which will create 68 jobs. “As a leader in agriculture, Mississippi is proud to welcome Nufarm as the state’s newest business partner. From Greenville, Nufarm will employ the Mississippi Delta’s skilled workforce to manufacture its crop protection products and ensure…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 22, 2018
Michael Ted Evans wouldn’t vote for Nancy Pelosi – current administration won’t say
There’s a potential for a major defection among Democrats after the 2018 election whether they take over the US House of Representatives or not. Over 50 democratic lawmakers were polled in a recent NBC report—and there is a substantial thirst among the caucus for a new Democrat leader in the U.S. House. Pelosi (D-California) has…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
Hyde-Smith says Mississippians protected by Trump’s gutting of clean power plan
New ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ Rule Would Restore States’ Regulatory Powers for Carbon Emissions U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asserted that President Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to restore the rights of states to regulate carbon emissions should protect Mississippians from threatened power plant closings and rate hikes under Obama-era regulations. Hyde-Smith praised President…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
SALTER: Special session promises new funding alternatives after GOP tax cuts launched
By: Sid Salter The proceeds from a new state lottery? A dedicated portion of the new online sales tax collections? A portion of gaming revenues from the newly minted sports book in Mississippi casinos? Borrowed or bonded revenues? Maybe a portion of the BP oil spill settlement funds as well? The 2018 special session of…
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August 22, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/22/18
Gov. Bryant issues the call for the Special Session Using revenue generated by internet sales taxes, sports betting, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees and a state lottery, the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act will provide more than $200 million annually to meet Mississippi’s infrastructure needs. pic.twitter.com/qKgA5B8fSW — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) August 21, 2018 CLARION…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Governor releases official Proclamation of a #msleg special session for 2018
Governor Phil Bryant has officially issued a Proclamation for Legislature to come back to order for a Special Session beginning on August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. His proclamation outlines the primary focus for lawmakers; to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018 which claims to provide nearly $200 million in infrastructure revenue annually. MIMA…
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August 8, 2025
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 8, 2025
Law enforcement agencies issuing letters for removal of non-FDA approved hemp products
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Frank Corder
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August 8, 2025
Applications for GCRF funding top $383 million
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
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Lynne Jeter
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August 5, 2025
Mancuso Chemicals investing $5.52 million in the Magnolia State
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 4, 2025
Cherry elected Mississippi Power chairman, CEO
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Ben Smith
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August 8, 2025
It was just a dream
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 8, 2025
No good apart from God
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 7, 2025
Pike County’s Sophie Marie lands national cooking show
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Kelley Williams
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August 7, 2025
Bob Dylan and the Overton Window
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Russ Latino
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August 7, 2025
The Mississippi Democratic Party got mad about school choice, then unwittingly made the case for it
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Sid Salter
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August 6, 2025
Will moving Neshoba stump speeches to June in 2026 lessen the fair’s political impact?
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