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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Wicker Opposes Heavy-Handed Regulation of the Internet
Miss. Senator Urges Colleagues to Support New, Bipartisan Legislation to Protect an Open Internet U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today spoke in opposition to efforts by Senate Democrats to reimpose heavy-handed regulation of the internet. This week, Senate Democrats introduced a Congressional Resolution of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Police memorial and Top Cop appreciation day held in Jackson to honor law enforcement officers
Wednesday at the Trademart Center in Jackson, officials, law enforcement, and hundreds more gathered to show appreciation to the men and women who have sacrificed to keep Mississippi communities safe. The event began with a luncheon after which Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson gave the opening remarks. Other elected officials also present were Attorney…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Wicker Shares Mississippi Efforts to Develop Tech Workforce, Close Broadband Gaps
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, yesterday chaired a hearing to consider the state of the mobile application economy and ways for Congress to support the development of the industry. “In addition to prioritizing the deployment of broadband infrastructure, workforce development is critical…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi Giving Out Over $3150 in MACS Scholarships
Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi are excited to host another MACS (Mississippi Affordable College Savings) scholarship opportunity for Mississippi students. The Race to College contest will be held during the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Baseball Championships at Trustmark Park on May 17-18, 2018. “Our partnership with the MHSAA is just…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Tax-Forfeited Property Sales in Washington County Generate More Than $95,000
The Secretary of State’s Office is releasing $95,855.61 today to Washington County, and cities and schools within the county, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited property sales. Since late July 2017, when the State’s last online auction in the county ended, 259 parcels have been returned to the tax rolls. In Leflore County, $16,585.42 will be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Sports betting decision likely more impactful on state revenues than proposed lottery
By: Sid Salter Mississippians have been talking about a state lottery for more than 25 years and still don’t have one – a decision that studies and industry estimates claim keeps between $100 million to $150 million out of the state’s general fund revenues and continues to send state taxpayers across state lines to buy…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 16, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 5/16/18
DAILY JOURNAL – UM honors Cochran with humanitarian award During its 165th Commencement on Saturday, the University of Mississippi honored former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran with its Mississippi Humanitarian Award, which is presented only rarely to exceptional figures who have played a major role in shaping the state. Cochran, a UM alumnus, was first elected…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 15, 2018
Gov. Bryant among group to nominate President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Gov. Phil Bryant joined six others in signing a letter nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. In the letter, those who endorsed the President said, “Though he has only been in office one year, President Trump has achieved an unprecedented victory for global peace and security. The President’s firm stance against nuclearization,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 15, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 5/15/18
WLOX – Game Changer: Mississippi casinos move quickly to add sports betting WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi State Rep. Busby sends kudos to colleague State Rep. Delano on “forward thinking in anticipation” of SCOTUS ruling WTOK – Local lawmakers weighs in on future of sports gambling in Mississippi WAPT – State Treasurer Lynn…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses District 79 election contest against House of Representatives
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the Bo Eaton election contest against the House of Representatives. They have ordered the District Judge Carlton to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction. The court officially ruled that the case (Keyes v. Gunn) did not prove whether or not the House acted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
High Court strikes down sports betting ban, meaning Mississippians could soon participate
It’s been around since the 90’s, a ban on sports betting. However, on Monday the U.S. Supreme Court nixed the ban, which means Mississippians could soon participate in sports betting as a legal activity. Clay Chandler, Director of Communications for Governor Bryant said the Gov. Bryant recognizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision as the law…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
Wicker Celebrates Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Miss. Senator Voted for 1995 Law Requiring U.S. to Move Embassy to Jerusalem U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement after the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem: “During my first year in Congress, I supported bipartisan legislation to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Today, the President has kept his…
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2025
Amtrak officially returns to the Coast August 18 with four stops in Mississippi
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 14, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: August 14, 2025
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 13, 2025
Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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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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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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August 14, 2025
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
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Ben Smith
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August 14, 2025
Passing the time until deer season
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Susan Marquez
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August 14, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Two Crackers Oyster Company
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
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Sid Salter
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August 13, 2025
Term limits: Still a tired gimmick, still disempowers voters, still weakens Mississippi
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Lesley Davis
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August 12, 2025
From Bud Light to American Eagle: What two ads say about the much-needed cultural shift in America
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