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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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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
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Frank Corder
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September 16, 2026
Duffs again make Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 16, 2026
Leake County School District released from desegregation order
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Richelle Putnam
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September 16, 2026
Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill
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Alistair Begg
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September 16, 2026
I want to see
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Parrish Alford
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September 15, 2026
While trying to ignore, victory would be the Rebels’ best response
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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