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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
This #billoftheday would change the membership of the Public Service Commission
This bill would increase the membership of the Public Service Commission and establish it’s control over the Public Utilities Staff. SB 2020 authored by Senator Carmichael, would clarify a number of things. It would specify the number of members required for a quorum of the Commission, it would officially place the Public Utilities Staff under…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Legislative Black Caucus hosts public hearing on legalization of medical marijuana
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a public hearing at the Capitol on Monday to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana. There are currently two bills this session that would legalize the use and distribution of medical marijuana across the state of Mississippi in the House and the Senate. House bill, HB 1371 was…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Chairman Thompson Announces Border Security Hearing with Secretary Nielsen
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has agreed to testify before the Committee for a public hearing on Wednesday, March 6th at 10am. Statement from Chairman Thompson: “Secretary Nielsen has agreed to come before the Committee on Homeland Security to testify…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 4, 2019
VIDEO: New Group Aims to Protect Fairness and Stability in Mississippi’s Courts
The newly formed Mississippi Civil Justice Alliance (MCJA) will act as a watchdog for fairness and stability in the Mississippi judiciary. The MCJA is a statewide, nonpartisan alliance of organizations and individuals representing businesses, professional and trade associations, health care providers, nonprofit entities, taxpayers and other perspectives. The Alliance is affiliated with the Business and…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 4, 2019
Mississippi Students Selected as Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars
The 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selected 76 Mississippi students as candidates for the national award. Students that have been selected as candidates have an opportunity to become one of the 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people. All students that have made it…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 4, 2019
Republican Mark Baker Releases Announcement Video in the Race for Attorney General
Republican Mark Baker released a video today announcing his campaign for Attorney General of Mississippi. The video is being advertised online targeting Republican primary voters. In a blast email to supporters, Baker said, “With over 30 years experience as a lawyer, legislator, prosecutor, judge, and a proven record of fighting for our conservative principles in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
AFP-MS: We Need to be Smart on Crime and Soft on Taxpayers
Grassroots group backs a push to reform state’s criminal justice system As committees continue considering bills to pass before their Tuesday deadlines, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) has endorsed HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act, and its companion legislation, SB 2927, the Second Chances, Back to Work Act. These landmark bills, which are being considered…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Auditor’s Office Returns over $350,000 to Mississippi Taxpayers
Today State Auditor Shad White announced his office returned over $350,000 to Mississippi taxpayers on Thursday after investigations by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor determined public funds were stolen or misused. Significant amounts were recovered from John Cullen, Mary Washington, and Jerome Wyatt. The State Auditor’s Office recovered approximately $126,000 in January from…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Regulations for animal shelters could come from the Ag Commissioner’s office #billoftheday
This bill of the day would require any shelter, pet breeder, stable or kennel who are operating in the state of Mississippi, be provided adequate licensure after a proper evaluation by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, which is currently Andy Gipson. The bill, SB 2101, authored by Senator Dearing would put more safeguards in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 4, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/4/19
CLARION LEDGER – Lt. Governor candidate Hughes sidesteps campaign finance law he pushed for in 2017 Mississippi lieutenant governor candidate Jay Hughes filed a campaign finance report Thursday that appeared to violate a reform law he pushed for two years ago. The Democratic state representative’s report showed 14 payments totaling more than $100,000 to a…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Statewide candidates release campaign finance report filings
Candidates for statewide elected offices have started releasing their campaign finance reports. While the top of the ticket offices of Governor and Lt. Governor have attracted the most attention, here’s a look at some of the “down-ticket” races. SECRETARY OF STATE Michael Watson and Sam Britton are facing off to replace Delbert Hosemann as Secretary…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 1, 2019
OPINION: Families Must be Treated With More Prudence by State Lawmakers
By Stephen Lusk It was early 2018 when Lynn and Jason Albertson, Mississippi parents of a special needs child, noticed their otherwise outgoing daughter Bonnie becoming increasingly reserved. As time went on, Bonnie continued to change. Beset by obvious anxiety, she began talking to imaginary people and secluding herself to her room for extended periods…
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Frank Corder
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April 8, 2026
Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 8, 2026
Student cell phone use bans fail to find support in Mississippi House, Senate
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Daniel Tyson
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April 8, 2026
Dept. of Public Safety set to consolidate divisions, providing more strategic collaboration and cost savings
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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
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Will Graves, Associated Press
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April 8, 2026
Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
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Richelle Putnam
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April 8, 2026
Where the Light Falls: The landscape of Marshall Bouldin
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Alistair Begg
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April 8, 2026
More than a name
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
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