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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2019
SOS, Attorney General Seek More Than $25 Million from Federal Government for Unconstitutional Taking of 8,000 Acres of 16th Section Land
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and Attorney General Jim Hood filed suit today against the federal government on behalf of school children in three districts in southwest Mississippi alleging an unconstitutional taking of almost 8,000 acres of 16th Section land. “This is a historic day for our State,” Secretary Hosemann said. “Today, our State and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2019
Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Congressman Michael Guest to Serve On House Committee on Ethics
Last Friday, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) has been appointed as the only first-term Member of Congress to serve on the House Committee on Ethics in the 116th Congress. “Congressman Guest’s legal acumen and understanding of the unbiased nature of law will suit him well as he begins his service…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 11, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/11/19
WDAM – Rep. Steven Palazzo says budget deal negotiations are going well Palazzo is one of a handful of representatives chosen to serve on a bipartisan conference committee tasked with finding a budget solution that will make all sides happy. The committee includes 17 lawmakers total and is a mixture of House and Senate members.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2019
It could become more expensive to get married in Mississippi #billoftheday
A bill still alive in the Senate could make it cost more money to get a marriage certificate in the state of Mississippi. SB 2043, authored by Senator Burton would increase the marriage certificate cost to $85, made payable to the circuit clerks office. The current cost in the state is only $20. The bill…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 8, 2019
Geoffrey Yoste announces candidacy for Northern District Transportation Commissioner
Today, Geoffrey Yoste, 54, of Lafayette County announced his candidacy for Northern District Transportation Commissioner as a Republican. “I believe one of the most basic functions of good government is providing tax payers with quality infrastructure. Our roads, bridges, waterways, rail and airports are essential resources for economic development and job creation. As your commissioner,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2019
Cigarettes could get more expensive #billoftheday
This bill isn’t uncommon to the Mississippi Legislature, maybe this will be the year it passes. HB 1573, a cigarette tax bill authored by Representative Jeff Smith, would increase the sales tax by about .08 cents per cigarette. That means each pack would now incur a sales tax of roughly $1.60. The bill reads: On…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 8, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/8/19
WTVA – Governor and President see favorable results in poll A new Mason-Dixon poll shows most Mississippians are pleased with the way the governor and president are doing business. Gov. Phil Bryant’s job rating has held steady during the past year. Statewide – 60 percent approve of Bryant’s performance as governor. While 33 percent disapprove,…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 8, 2019
The Mississippi Tourism Association supports SB 2193
As the state’s fourth largest industry, employing more than 127,500 people, tourism has a substantial role in the economic growth and vitality of Mississippi. Coming off the heels of a record fiscal year in 2018, 24 million visitors infused billions of new dollars into Mississippi’s economy and yielded $665 million in additional tax revenue. This…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2019
The Landowners Protection Act passes in the Senate
The Senate has passed SB 2901, the Landowners Protection Act, but not without its fair share of debate on the floor. The bill was authored by Senator Harkins, with several other contributors. The authors say the intent of the bill is to protect property owners from liability in the event a criminal act takes place…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2019
January 2019 Revenue Report under estimate
The January 2019 Revenue Report has been released and this months reports are in the negative. For the month, the budget is 5.8 million below the sine die estimate, however the year to date report is over the estimate by 2.82 percent. Total revenue collections for the month of January FY 2019 are $5,811,321 or…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2019
Bills to Make Property Transfers Less Expensive, Allow Electronic Notarization Survive First Legislative Deadline
Two bills which would make it easier and cheaper to distribute a decedent’s property to their heirs are now moving to the Mississippi House of Representatives for floor debate. House Bills 1375 and 1425, sponsored by Representative Rob Roberson (R-Starkville), passed the House Judiciary A Committee this week. Tuesday, February 5, marked the 2019 Legislative…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 7, 2019
Pine Belt and Southwest Mississippi Leaders Endorse Reeves for Governor
Momentum continues to build for Lt. Governor Tate Reeves’ gubernatorial campaign. Conservative leaders in the Pine Belt and Southwest Mississippi are joining the team and endorsing Reeves. The Lt. Governor is known by grassroots leaders across Mississippi as a principled fighter for conservative values, whose record of combating government waste is second to none. “Tate…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 2, 2026
DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2026
Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 1, 2026
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
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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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Richelle Putnam
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July 3, 2026
Laura Jones and the places she paints
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Alistair Begg
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July 3, 2026
Crying out for help
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Susan Marquez
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July 2, 2026
What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
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Russ Latino
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June 30, 2026
An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People
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