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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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Magnolia Tribune
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February 7, 2019
Jay Hughes joins Y’all Politics as Investigative Reporter
Y’all Politics is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Hughes as an Investigative Reporter. Hughes, of Jackson, will focus most of his coverage on data and public record intensive stories that give our readers a true sense of how government and political campaigns work. Jay E. Hughes grew up in Jackson with strong ties to the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 7, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/7/19
WTOK – Mississippi House passes school safety bill House members have passed a bill meant to make Mississippi schools safer from mass shootings. The House voted 114-3 Wednesday for House Bill 1283, sending it to the Senate for more consideration. The plan would require safety inspections and twice-yearly active shooter drills at public schools. It…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2019
Restaurant and hotel tax could go to advertising #billoftheday
This bill would create an advisory board and divert a percentage of the restaurant and hotel tax to advertising. HB 1102, authored by Rep. DeLano would create a Mississippi tourism and advertising promotion advisory board that will assist MDA with any advertising initiatives directed toward tourism. The bill reads: There is hereby created a Mississippi Tourism…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 30, 2026
MCC, Compass partnering to train Mississippians to fill data center jobs
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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July 30, 2026
U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
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Frank Corder
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July 30, 2026
Colom to campaign with Alsobrooks, Thompson
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Frank Corder
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July 27, 2026
German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
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Susan Marquez
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July 30, 2026
Biloxi’s Fly Llama Brewing named a Top 10 Producer in the 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship
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Alistair Begg
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July 30, 2026
Warnings for deliverance
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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July 29, 2026
College NIL bill includes $25 million ‘retention pool’ but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
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Delbert Hosemann
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July 29, 2026
Every Mississippi child matters. Every day counts
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 29, 2026
Mississippi’s senators again control major legislative “gates” for defense contracting
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Jeremy Hutchinson
, Mark Bowling
, Mary Kate Mull
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July 27, 2026
When junk science decides guilt in the South
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