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Derrick Simmons
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February 5, 2023
Mississippi’s reality a far cry from the fairy tale told by state leaders
For the rest of the state, our Mississippi is a much different story. The Mississippi described in this week’s State of the State is not the Mississippi lived in by the vast majority of our state’s families. It is a fantasy — a mythical Mississippi that we all wish we lived in. A booming economy; well-funded and high-performing…
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Austin Barbour
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February 5, 2023
Republicans have delivered on big issues that matter for 20 years in Mississippi
Conservative candidates should be bold. It’s the fastest way to a voter’s mind and heart. As Republican candidates plan and prepare their roadmap for victory in November, I encourage them to remember campaigns are not always only about politics; they are also about policy and ideals. As one former Governor used to say, “good policy…
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Scott Waller
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February 3, 2023
State Senate poised to force higher prescription drug prices on working Mississippians while protecting themselves
Senators are encouraged to take a closer look, realize it harms working Mississippians, and stop this absurdity now. In one of the most egregious examples of government overreach, legislation passing along state-mandated pricing to hard-working Mississippians while excluding the legislators’ personal health plan was approved by a Senate committee this week. The scheme, which is…
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Russ Latino
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February 3, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: Week of Jan. 30th
In this edition, we say goodbye to a legislative legend, address a claim that Gov. Reeves once supported Medicaid expansion, analyze the set field for Mississippi's elections, ponder Hamilton 68, and breakdown what bills live after the first legislative deadline.
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Brett Kittredge
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February 3, 2023
Republicans Positioned to Maintain Large Majorities
The suburban movement toward the Democratic Party that has occurred in other states isn’t playing out in Mississippi. Democrats failed to field candidates in more than half of the Mississippi House and Senate races this year. Republicans currently have a 36-16 majority in the Senate and they enjoy a 77-42 majority in the House with…
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Isaac Orr
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February 2, 2023
Sunshine might be free but solar power isn’t cheap
Mississippians are forced to pay for two electric systems: one that works when the sun is out, and one that works when it isn’t. Mississippi residents are consistently told that renewable energy sources, like solar panels, are now the lowest-cost ways to generate electricity, but these claims are based on creative accounting gimmicks that only…
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Russ Latino
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February 2, 2023
Most Cases in MSDH Maternal Mortality Report Were on Medicaid at Time of Death
As lawmakers continue to debate the merits of expanding Medicaid to cover postpartum care for up to a year, new information reveals that most maternal deaths have occurred while mothers are on Medicaid.
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Sid Salter
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February 2, 2023
Restoration of Mississippi’s ballot initiative process should be on voter’s agenda in 2023
Clearly, there is an appetite for “citizen intervention” among state voters. Statewide elections will be on the ballot later this year for all state eight statewide executive branch offices, all state district offices and for all 174 posts in the Mississippi Legislature in addition to county offices and county district offices in all 82 Mississippi…
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Toren Ballard
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February 1, 2023
Be wary of reading too much into your school district’s latest accountability grade
Mississippians should celebrate the improvements in school accountability grades but also understand they say very little about the current state of public education. No matter where you live in Mississippi, there is a good chance your local school district improved its “grade” on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System this past year. Accountability grades released by…
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Roger Wicker
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February 1, 2023
Government Must Respect Rights of Conscience
Americans should all take these threats to religious freedom seriously. Religious freedom is a hallmark of our American way of life. Since our nation’s founding, we have been a safe haven for persecuted believers from all over the globe, inspiring other nations to follow our lead. As a U.S. Senator, I have fought to advance…
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Eric Peterson
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January 31, 2023
Mississippi Should Embrace Bitcoin Mining
The Magnolia State can grow its economy and even solve an environmental problem to boot. An indistinct warehouse in Jackson doesn’t seem like it could be part of a growing new technology industry in Mississippi, but inside are specialized computers that are creating jobs and opportunity across the state. The 300,000 square foot warehouse is…
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Russ Latino
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January 31, 2023
Henifin’s Jackson Water Plan: Punish the Tax Base
The federal third-party administrator seeks to charge for water based on the value of the property instead of how much water is actually used. The proposal is a second property tax masquerading as a water bill. Many in Mississippi looked at the federal government stepping in to address Jackson’s water woes as a miracle cure.…
News
News
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Anne Summerhays
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February 3, 2023
Prominent healthcare bills survive committee deadline in Mississippi Legislature
News
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Anne Summerhays
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February 3, 2023
Patriotic Education Grant Program, incentives for modified school calendars among education legislation still alive
News
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 3, 2023
Bill of the Day: Get your booze on Sundays
Business
Business
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Thomas Gregory
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February 6, 2023
Main Street is Economic Development
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
WISPR takes off in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 2, 2023
Ribbon cut on new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Frank Corder
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February 4, 2023
No matter your name, you matter to God
Culture
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Courtney Ingle
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February 3, 2023
Making your grocery budget stretch
Culture
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Ligon Duncan
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February 3, 2023
Mississippi People: An Appreciation of Jimmy Turner
Opinion
Opinion
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Editor
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January 30, 2023
Laugh a Litte: Ramirez on Biden Economy
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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January 30, 2023
Expensive electricity and blackouts
Opinion
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Shad White
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January 29, 2023
Time to Fix Mississippi’s Homicide Problem
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