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December 28, 2021
Allocating Mississippi’s $1.8 Billion ARPA Funds
SUBMITTED BY BIGGER PIE FORUM “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for governments to fix big systemic problems that have frustrated citizens for decades.” This upcoming legislative session promises to be a contentious but historic one as lawmakers allocate $1.8 billion in federal funds given to the state. On December 2, President Joe Biden signed into…
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Frank Corder
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December 28, 2021
Governor Reeves speaks out on Medical Marijuana bill, says the question is Medical vs. Recreational
At issue remains the amount of marijuana that can be obtained at any one time. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves took to social media on Tuesday to once again outline his position on a proposed medical marijuana bill in the state. Given the wording, it would not be unreasonable to suggest that should lawmakers not acquiesce…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 27, 2021
Lawmakers gavel in for the 2022 session next week. Here’s a look at what to expect.
As session approaches, legislative leaders and lawmakers weigh in on top issues. The 2022 legislative session in Mississippi will gavel in the first week of January. A number of key issues will appear before lawmakers such as the possible elimination of Mississippi’s income tax, medical marijuana, the initiative process, Congressional and legislative redistricting, distributing American…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 24, 2021
BRYANT: Christmas in America
Submitted by Phil Bryant “Christmas is so much more than just a celebration. It’s hope and joy—it’s a spirit.” Christmas is fast upon us, and millions of Americans are eager to see their loved ones, exchange gifts and celebrate the birth of a Savior over 2,000 years ago. The streets will be lit up from…
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December 24, 2021
LIPSON: Kamala’s bad press isn’t ‘racist’ or ‘sexist’
Submitted by Charles Lipson Vice President Harris is a terrible politician and voters know it. Vice President Kamala Harris has been quoted as saying her media coverage would be better if she were a white man. She is absolutely right. She wouldn’t have bad coverage. She wouldn’t have any coverage at all. That’s because she would still be a minor senator from…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 23, 2021
WICKER: 51 Senators Put Socialist Agenda on Life Support
Submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker The Mississippi Senator Welcomes Decisive Blow Against Tax-and-Spend Bill Christmas came early for Americans concerned about inflation, the national debt, and the threat of socialism. After months of inconclusive negotiations, Democrat Senator Joe Manchin finally said “no” to the President’s $5 trillion tax-and-spend bill, meaning that a majority of…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court to consider Biden COVID vaccine mandates on businesses, healthcare workers
Decision comes after 6th Circuit lifts injunction. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hold a special session on January 7, 2022, to consider challenges to President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates related to businesses that employee over 100 workers and health care facilities that receive federal Medicare and Medicaid funding. The…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 22, 2021
SALTER: Congressional redistricting maps are drawing predictably partisan reviews, criticisms
Submitted by Sid Salter “The slicing of political pies even among friends is a messy business.” With super majorities in both houses of the Mississippi Legislature, the reveal of the state’s new congressional redistricting plan by Republican leaders drew predictably partisan reviews and criticisms from Democrats. Not everyone in the Mississippi Republican Party was happy,…
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December 21, 2021
State Sen. McDaniel: Midterms and the Power of Defunding
Submitted by State Senator Chris McDaniel “Should Republicans re-capture Congress in January of 2023, they should utilize this ‘weapon of the purse’ at its utmost.” The federal government is currently debating new spending bills for the fiscal year, filled with more outrageous spending from the White House. Yet, some brave conservative souls are fighting to…
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December 20, 2021
LIPSON: Why local crime hurts Democrats nationally
Submitted by Charles Lipson For several years now, progressives have waged a war on law enforcement Preventing crime and punishing offenders is primarily the responsibility of local authorities. They have no greater obligation to the citizens who elected them and who fund the government. It is up to local police, supervised by political leaders and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2021
Treasurer McRae: Balancing America’s Budget
Submitted by State Treasurer David McRae “I believe it’s time we add a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution.” America’s national debt recently surpassed $29 trillion, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Washington, D.C.’s lack of fiscal discipline is jeopardizing America’s financial independence for generations to come. And what’s most alarming…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2021
WICKER: Republicans strip left-wing Democrat priorities from National Defense bill prior to passage
Submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Conservatives Secure Major Wins for U.S. Military The military can breathe a sigh of relief now that Congress has approved defense legislation for the coming year. After months of delay, the National Defense Authorization Act finally cleared the Senate on Wednesday, unlocking military funding for 2022. The legislative process…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2025
Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs
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Daniel Tyson
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September 18, 2025
Raymond Detention Center to be overseen by federal receiver, court orders
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 18, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 18, 2025
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2025
Robert St. John roasted by Mississippi Press Foundation
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2025
The power of proper thinking
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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September 17, 2025
Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center: From the dream to digging dirt
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Kimmel’s “the FCC won’t let me be” moment
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Sticks and stones: Navigating ‘free speech’ after Charlie Kirk’s murder
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Sid Salter
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September 17, 2025
Nash’s book chronicles a new take on the realities of ‘Reconstruction in Mississippi’
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