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January 14, 2022
WICKER: Biden’s Gambit to Nuke Senate Rules Meets Bipartisan Resistance
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker “The President does the nation a grave disservice by repeating falsehoods that are needlessly raising the temperature of our politics.” At a time when our nation is sharply divided, some on the political left seem determined to drive partisan tensions to a breaking point. This past week, President Biden launched…
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January 14, 2022
Treasurer McRae: 2021’s Financial Wins
Submitted by Treasurer David McRae “Regardless of your views on the president himself, it’s difficult to argue against the fact that our country faced one crisis after another in 2021.” This week marks one year since President Biden took office. Regardless of your views on the president himself, it’s difficult to argue against the fact…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 13, 2022
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act passes the Senate floor with veto proof majority
SB 2095 passed the chamber with just five ‘no’ votes. It now heads to the House for consideration. The smoke began billowing up from the Mississippi Capitol today as lawmakers signal that they have an agreement on a final version of the Medical Marijuana bill. Today, the Mississippi Senate took up SB 2095 titled, “The…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 12, 2022
Mississippi House passes its Teacher Pay Raise plan by a vote of 114-6
The START Act now goes to the Senate where lawmakers there have announced their own plan. On Wednesday, State Rep. Richard Bennett, Chairman of the House Education Committee, presented his $219 million proposal to address a teacher pay raise. HB 530 sailed through the House will little discussion, gaining a 114-6 vote of approval. The…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 12, 2022
PERS’ Lessons from the Municipal Retirement Systems
SUBMITTED BY BIGGER PIE FORUM Thirty-five years after it was closed, MRS still covers 1,510 retirees in 19 cities. The Public Employee Retirement Systems of Mississippi (PERS) had one of its best years ever from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. That is good news for its participants and good news for those who…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill revised, lowers amount and provides local opt out
See what’s in the latest version of the “Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” The latest iteration of a Medical Marijuana bill has been filed in the Mississippi State Senate. The bill number is SB 2095 and it is titled, “The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” State Senator Kevin Blackwell (R), the lead negotiator in the chamber, filed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 12, 2022
SALTER: Will Mississippi voters regain the ability to engage in the voter referendum process?
Submitted by Sid Salter Just as the initial adoption of the modern initiative process was difficult, so, too, will be the “fix.” As the 2022 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature moves forward, the question of the future of medical marijuana in the Magnolia State remains in limbo. Lawmakers appear in agreement on a plan…
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Frank Corder
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January 11, 2022
Day after Senate leaders propose teacher pay increase, Mississippi House version raises the bar even higher
The Senate version would move starting teacher pay to $40,000. The newly released House bill trumps that by $3,000. On Monday, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) and Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar (R) released their proposal to raise teacher pay over the coming years, restructuring the pay scale and investing some $210 million into teacher…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 11, 2022
Congressional Redistricting plan expected to be debated on MS Senate floor on Wednesday
HB 384 passed the Mississippi House last week by a vote of 76-42. On Tuesday, State Senator Dean Kirby, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, said that he expects to bring up HB 384 – the ‘Magnolia 1’ Congressional Redistricting plan – when the Mississippi Senate meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. During a Senate…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Lt. Gov. Hosemann, Senate Education Chairman DeBar propose $210 million investment in teacher pay
Mississippi Legislature will consider teacher pay, other benefits this session, including this proposal that raises teacher pay another $4,700 on average. Following the 2021 session, Senate Education chairman Sen. Dennis DeBar held public hearings around Mississippi to compile information in order to draft a compensation package bill that would raise teacher pay. On Monday, Sen.…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Mississippi graduation rate reaches all-time high as state reports historically low drop-out rate
MDE 2020-21 State Superintendent’s Annual Report shows achievements of MS schools The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2020-21 Superintendent’s Annual Report was released on Monday. The data highlights historic academic gains in recent years as Mississippi students, teachers and school leaders persisted through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite some setbacks, Mississippi students, families, teachers and school…
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January 10, 2022
LIPSON: The Progressive Logic of Build Back Better – and Its Dangers
Submitted by Charles Lipson “Expanding this centralized state and endowing it with still more cradle-to-grave programs is the main aim of Build Back Better.” “Build Back Better” is far more consequential than the earlier COVID relief packages. That’s why Democrats are so angry at those who blocked its passage and so determined to push it…
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Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
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August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 25, 2026
Mississippi foster home focused on hard to place youth receives $3.4 million renovation grant
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Clara Turnage
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August 25, 2026
Telehealth coaching helps rural patients take charge of diabetes care
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 25, 2026
Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 25, 2026
We all worship something
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 24, 2026
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss welcomes pressure that comes with fame and aims to refine his game
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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