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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
Abuse in a foster home with active duty parents, could result in military program intervention #billoftheday
Today’s bill of the day would require Child Protection Services to contact the appropriate Military Installation Family Advocacy Program, if abuse or neglect is reported in a foster home with one or more active duty parent or caretaker. SB 2048 was authored by Senator Younger to amend current language in CPS’S responsibility on reporting abuse…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
Law Enforcement civil administrative forfeiture bill has conservatives on both sides
Civil Administrative Forfeiture law had been on the books since the ’80s. It allowed law enforcement agencies to seize property with a value of up to $20,000 in the event that there was a violation of the Uniformed Controlled Substance Act. Last year, HB 1034, which would have extended the repealer on the policy died…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
Legislative PEER Report shows some marginal improvements but still danger ahead for PERS
The Legislative PEER Committee is releasing its report titled 2018 Update on Financial Soundness of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. Some of the Committee’s major findings include: The funding ratio at June 30, 2018 was 61.8%, which is an increase from 61.1% at the end of FY 2017. In FY 2018, there was 1.40 active…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
Governor Bryant signs rural broadband bill into law
Wednesday morning at the Capitol, Governor Phil Bryant was joined by the Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, as well as others to sign HB 366 into law. The bill, authored by Speaker Gunn, would allow for co-ops to have the opportunity to provide broadband service to more rural communities that have…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 30, 2019
Former Congressman Gregg Harper Endorses Andy Gipson, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Today, Mississippi’s former Third Congressional District Congressman, conservative Republican Gregg Harper announced his endorsement of Commissioner Andy Gipson, Mississippi’s Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Congressman Harper served Mississippi in Washington, representing the Third Congressional District from 2009-2019. Prior to that, he served for eight years as Chairman of the Rankin County Republican Party. “I’ve…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
Snowden companion bills seek major changes in voting rights for those convicted of felonies
Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden is trying to change the way Mississippi looks at felons who are attempting to vote with HB 985 and constitutional amendment HC 31. HB 985 reads: A person who is otherwise a qualified elector under the provisions of subsection (1) and has been convicted of a felony shall have his…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 30, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/30/19
WLOX / WLBT – Bill to reinstate administrative forfeitures sparking debate Administrative forfeiture is for property valued at less than $20,000. Law enforcement says it’s a needed tool. “Don’t monkey with the facts,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Marshall Fisher. “The facts are this. Every one of these is linked to a violation of the…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 30, 2019
Congressman Thompson demands testimony from DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on border security
House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson sent a letter that demanded that DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen appears before Congress to testify on border security. In a tweet, the House Homeland Security Committee said that it is time for the admin to realize things have changed. #BREAKING: Chairman @BennieGThompson just sent a letter to @DHSgov Sec…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
This #billoftheday would require TANF beneficiaries to participate in community service
This bill authored by Senator Chris McDaniel would require that adults who have applied to receive public benefits also comply with community service program requirements. SB 2611 would initially require 20 hours of community service for applicants 18 years or older for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits (TANF). The Department of Human Services would…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2019
SALTER: Thompson’s statements on border security battle with Trump were noteworthy
Mississippi Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has been an unapologetic liberal on social issues for the whole of his long congressional career and that stance has certainly applied to issues surrounding immigration. The election of President Donald Trump has done little to change that narrative. To be sure, Thompson has battled Trump over a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 29, 2019
Wicker Targets Growing Threat of Chinese 5G Technology Dominance
Miss. Senator Concerned That Chinese Firms Erode U.S. National Security Interests Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today asked a panel of national security experts about the growing threat of Chinese technology dominance to U.S. interests at home and abroad. The senator’s remarks follow the FBI’s unsealing of…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 29, 2019
Even with transparency on the platform, Mississippi Democratic Party stays hush-hush on 2019 candidates
Mississippi Democratic Party leaders have chosen not to release the names of candidates vying for the state legislature and statewide positions until March 1, 2019. This is leading to widespread speculation that either the Mississippi Democratic Party has not been able to field competitive candidates for key positions, or alternatively that they are trying to…
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Frank Corder
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi House not “scared” of conversations on “sacred” issues, Speaker White tells Neshoba fairgoers
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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June 26, 2026
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 26, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: June 26, 2026
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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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Susan Marquez
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June 26, 2026
Mississippi to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Alistair Begg
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June 26, 2026
Keeping ourselves in God’s love
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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June 25, 2026
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
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Russ Latino
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June 25, 2026
An American Inheritance: The Longest Surviving Constitution on the Planet
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Sid Salter
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June 24, 2026
Neshoba County Fair continues to evolve, but the core family principle abides
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Russ Latino
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June 23, 2026
An American inheritance that nearly wasn’t
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