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August 22, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/22/18
Gov. Bryant issues the call for the Special Session Using revenue generated by internet sales taxes, sports betting, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees and a state lottery, the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act will provide more than $200 million annually to meet Mississippi’s infrastructure needs. pic.twitter.com/qKgA5B8fSW — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) August 21, 2018 CLARION…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Governor releases official Proclamation of a #msleg special session for 2018
Governor Phil Bryant has officially issued a Proclamation for Legislature to come back to order for a Special Session beginning on August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. His proclamation outlines the primary focus for lawmakers; to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018 which claims to provide nearly $200 million in infrastructure revenue annually. MIMA…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Wicker Supports EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy Rule
Trump Administration Plan Will Promote Energy Independence, Economic Growth, and Environmental Protection U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., supports the Trump Administration’s new “Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule,” which was announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ACE Rule would replace the Obama Administration’s costly “Clean Power Plan,” which would have undermined American energy…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
2018 Promote the Vote Materials Now Available to Teachers
Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks students to contemplate how they may “Make a Difference in Mississippi” by voting and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Gulfport, Mississippi
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District of Gulfport, Mississippi, to recapitalize an existing Revolving Loan Fund in support of small businesses and entrepreneurs. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 21, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/21/18
WLOX – Mississippi Senate leader signals deal likely on road money Mississippi’s lieutenant governor says he’s ready to accept most transportation funding proposals championed by leaders of the state House. That makes an agreement more likely during a special session. Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves tells reporters Monday that any package of legislation is likely…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 20, 2018
Michael Guest endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses
(Brandon, Miss.)—The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has endorsed 3rd Congressional District Republican nominee Michael Guest in his campaign. In a letter to Michael Guest, NFIB stated, “As the voice of small business, NFIB knows that good small business policy starts with electing good small business candidates. Therefore, your election is critical to the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he might be ready to come to an agreement
Today, Lt. Gov. Tate reeves told reporters he may be ready to come to an agreement on transportation funding proposals from the House of Representatives, which could prove for a speedy and successful special session. “Gov. Bryant, Speaker Gunn and I have worked for the past four months on a plan that directs additional dollars…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
OPINION: Will LeBron’s Investment In District Schools Be Any Different?
Sending piles of extra money to district schools, either via taxpayers or celebrities, has not produced the outcomes we’re continually promised. Real reform comes from a fresh start. By: Brett Kittredge, Mississippi Center for Public Policy While LeBron James is and will continue to be recognized as one of the great basketball players of all…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 20, 2018
Mississippi high ranked for charter schools–still lessons to be learned
In the last five years since Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation allowing charter schools to move into Mississippi, five schools have opened. Four are in Jackson, and one is in Clarksdale. Expansion of charter schools in Mississippi has been steady, but slow. Right now, only Jackson and Clarksdale have access to charter school education—leaving under-served…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
State Auditor Shad White Announces New Transparency Website
Today State Auditor Shad White announced the launch of a new section of the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor website dedicated to transparency. Many contracts, requests for proposals, and various other documents from the office will be posted online at www.osa.ms.gov/transparency. The auditor’s office is committed to being the most transparent state agency in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 20, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/20/18
CLARION LEDGER – Chris McDaniel and a super PAC that spends on everything but winning The two billionaire mega donors poured $1.25 million into a super PAC that was supposed to supercharge Chris McDaniel’s insurgent bid to be Mississippi’s next Republican senator. A year later, much of the money from Illinois shipping supply CEO Richard…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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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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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2026
Preparing for death
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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
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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