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Sarah Ulmer
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September 24, 2021
Details of Medical Marijuana bill circulating as lawmakers come to an agreement
Here’s what looks to be in the bill. A summary of what is anticipated to be in the Medical Marijuana bill whether in a special or regular session began circulating on Friday morning as lawmakers received updates from Mississippi legislative leaders. While this is not a full copy of the proposed legislation, it does outline…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 23, 2021
Gunn talks medical marijuana specifics and other items he’d like to see in a special session
Details of a medical marijuana bill are said to be close to agreement. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn spoke on the Gallo Radio Show with SuperTalk Mississippi on Thursday on all things Legislature. He spent the majority of his interview outlining some of the details of the greatly anticipated medical marijuana bill which many…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 22, 2021
Ag Commissioner Gipson tells Legislators he’s adamantly opposed to MDAC having a role in regulating medical marijuana
Commissioner Gipson wrote a letter to members of the Mississippi Legislature notifying them of the agency’s position. Today, Commissioner Andy Gipson with the Department of Agriculture and Commerce sent the Mississippi Legislature a letter in which he emphasized how he is “adamantly opposed” to having any role in regulating medical marijuana. “Not withstanding what you…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 22, 2021
SALTER: Legislative redistricting remains an intensely political, intensely partisan exercise
By: Sid Salter With Census data compiled, state legislatures across the country are engaged in the intensely political, intensely partisan exercise of legislative redistricting for both congressional districts and state legislative districts. There are few exercises in state government more important and more impactful than the redistricting process. It can have partisan impacts that last…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 21, 2021
State Senator McDaniel: Medicaid expansion is not the answer
Submitted by State Senator Chris McDaniel “Our goal should be to reform the Medicaid system, not just throw more money at it, which seems to be the current policy.” One of the most meaningful issues of the upcoming legislative session will be the possible expansion of Medicaid. I agree with Governor Tate Reeves and will…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 20, 2021
BOUNDS: National Hunting and Fishing Day
Celebrating Mississippi’s Sportsmen and Women By Representative Scott Bounds Saturday, September 25 marks our nation’s 49th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). Signed as an official Presidential Proclamation by President Richard Nixon in 1972, NHFD is a great opportunity to come together and recognize the historical and ongoing contributions of the original conservationists –…
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Frank Corder
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September 17, 2021
Mississippi State Economist admits “woodwork effect,” higher taxes are risks of Medicaid expansion
Case for Medicaid expansion much less airtight than media, Democrats claim based on interview with State Economist. Earlier this week, Mississippi State Economist Corey Miller released a report titled “A Fiscal and Economic Analysis of Medicaid Expansion in Mississippi under the Affordable Care Act.” The report (below), on the surface, appears to make the case…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 17, 2021
Eliminating Mississippi’s Personal Income Tax
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum The Mississippi Legislature is pondering eliminating the state’s personal income tax to help supercharge Mississippi’s economy. The theory is that such a move would entice businesses to move to Mississippi or to stay here. Some Mississippi policymakers believe that if Mississippi wants to enjoy population growth (a good indicator of…
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2021
Mississippi Democrats field candidates in all 4 Congressional Districts ahead of 2022 midterms
Election results are likely to remain the same with Republicans holding 3 of the 4 Districts come November 2022. Mississippi Democrats have now fielded candidates in each of the state’s four Congressional Districts ahead of the 2022 midterms, a feat they were not able to do just two years ago. Below is a listing of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 14, 2021
State Sen. Sparks: Mr. President, You are Wrong
Submitted by State Senator Daniel Sparks “Congratulations on the first success of your presidency; flipping the media narrative…” Mr. President, you are wrong. You are wrong on the crisis at the border, you are wrong on inflation, you are wrong on the economy, you are wrong on Afghanistan and you are wrong to attempt to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 13, 2021
State Sen. McDaniel: Don’t Ignore the Seventy-Four
Submitted by State Senator Chris McDaniel “A large majority of Mississippians desire access to medical marijuana, and they want it under free-market conditions.” I am not writing to support or condemn a statewide policy regarding the issue of medical marijuana. That ship has already sailed; the point is already decided. Seventy-four percent of Mississippians have…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 10, 2021
Senator Wicker Reflects on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker September 11 Attacks Awakened America’s Iron Resolve On the morning of September 11, 2001, I drove to a breakfast meeting at the Pentagon hosted by Donald Rumsfeld, our Secretary of Defense. The discussion focused on the emerging threats to our national security, including terrorism. At one point, Mr. Rumsfeld told…
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Frank Corder
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March 19, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan
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Frank Corder
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March 19, 2026
Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 19, 2026
House concurs with Senate’s changes to medical cannabis program
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 20, 2026
The triumphant King
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 19, 2026
Freedom from ourselves
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2026
White House asking Mississippi Legislature to squash bill that would raise drug costs
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