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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Jacqueline A. Turner as Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Turner as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). She will replace Mark Henry, who has accepted an appointment to the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Currently, Turner serves as the Deputy Executive Director of MDES. MDES provides assistance to help Mississippians find jobs through…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Michael Guest Ceremonial Swearing-In scheduled for Thursday
The ceremonial swearing-in of Congressman-elect Michael Guest will be held at the Library of Congress Whittall Pavilion on Thursday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. EST. Media is asked to arrive early to allow time to set up. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. and Congressman-elect Guest will not be available for comments following the ceremony. Rather, Congressman-elect Guest…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
New SOS Survey: Most Businesses Have Not Connected With K-12, Community College Career and Technical Education Resources
Most Mississippi businesses have not connected with career and technical education (CTE) resources at the K-12 or community college levels, according to a new survey of almost 100,000 domestic corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited partnerships (LPs). Another 10 percent are not aware of CTE, or rigorous skills training in an academic setting aimed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 3, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/3/19
WJTV – Secretary of State survey indicates businesses want a more educated workforce #MSelex: Hughes makes it official in run for Lt. Governor It’s official! pic.twitter.com/vW39MXRjCc — Jay Hughes (@Jay4Mississippi) January 2, 2019 WTOK – Mississippi receiving federal grant for preschool programs Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says the state is receiving a $10.6 million federal…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Foster starts 2019 with policy platform in bid for Governor
Mississippian’s want more than the ‘next guy in line’ as their next Chief Executive of their state. People are looking for an outsider who can bring new ideas and fresh leadership to the table. Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Foster released today the first major policy initiative for the 2019 bid for governor. Marking several of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Mark Henry to Workers’ Compensation Commission
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Mark Henry to a six-year term on the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission. He will replace Thomas A. Webb on the Commission, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2018. Currently, Henry serves as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). The Commission reviews decisions made by administrative law…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Mississippi awarded $10.6 million in early childhood development federal grant
Mississippi was awarded $10.6 million for the “Connected for Success: A Family-Based Unified and Integrated Early Childhood” federal grant. This is the first time Mississippi has ever received federal funds for educational investments towards ages 0-5 and not children ages 4 to 5 already enrolled in pre-k classes. This is the third year Mississippi has applied…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
SALTER: Mississippi’s congressional clout will be tested, realigned in the 116th Congress
By: Sid Slater During the 2018 federal election cycle, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other national news organizations examined the question of what they saw as Mississippi’s declining clout on Capitol Hill. Clearly, the 2018 retirement of 45-year veteran Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran – who held the vastly influential post of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 2, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/2/19
WTVA – Qualifying for state, county elections begin Jan. 2nd Qualifying for state and county elections will start Wednesday, January 2nd in Mississippi. This year is expected to be a busy one as races are open to fill several positions, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and many state offices. Voters will also decide on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 1, 2019
Wicker Statement on Navy Block Buy Announcement
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, issued the following statement today after the Navy announced its intent to block buy two Ford-class aircraft carriers: “As the Chairman of the Seapower Subcommittee, I have long advocated for a block-buy for aircraft carriers. The Navy’s decision to buy two carriers at once…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 29, 2018
2018: A review of education legislation and growth in Mississippi
2018 had many ups, downs, political firestorms and moments that left mouths agape– and education was a big conversation piece through the year. Here’s an education review of 2018. 2018 Legislative Session The 2018 Legislative Session brought about many discussions in the realm of public education in Mississippi. The Education Scholarship Account got early attention…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 28, 2018
Michael Guest Announces Staff for Offices in Washington and Mississippi
Congressman-elect Michael Guest has announced his new staff that will operate from his Washington, D.C. and Mississippi offices. “We believe we have assembled a staff of individuals who are dedicated to the people of Mississippi and who also possess the experience to be successful. I’m very proud of these individuals who have agreed to join…
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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 30, 2026
Mississippi’s Reeves among 23 Republican governors urging passage of federal budget resolution with SAVE America Act attached
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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
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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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