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Sarah Ulmer
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March 29, 2021
Mississippi House and Senate on cusp of an agreement for criminal justice reform
Senator Brice Wiggins (R) said negotiations on the criminal justice reform bills are close to being settled between the Mississippi House and Senate. The two major bills in the criminal justice reform effort are HB 796 and SB 2795, both of which are in the conference process. HB 796 is the habitual offender bill. It…
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Frank Corder
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March 29, 2021
Conferees remove House income tax phase out proposal from bond bill
The Mississippi House’s plan to phase out the state income tax appears to be dead, dead, dead for the 2021 session. Speaker Philip Gunn filed HB 1439, titled the “Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2021,” in late February. The bill would have phased out the state income tax and reduced the grocery tax while raising…
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2021
CORDER: Outdoor Trust Bill could go the way of referendum if Legislature doesn’t act
The Mississippi Legislature is tasked with handling the business of the people, tackling issues of importance that will both improve the State and the lives of Mississippians. When they cannot come together, what’s left is the referendum process whereby the people move an issue forward the politicians refuse to embrace. That is what occurred with…
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Frank Corder
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March 22, 2021
ACLU seeks to untangle Mississippi law enforcement, ICE cooperation despite state law that mandates it
Amidst a crisis at the Southern border that has been exacerbated by the Biden Administration’s reimplementation of the “catch and release” policy that could see 1 million illegal aliens enter the United States by summer, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi has begun a statewide campaign to untangle the relationship between local law…
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Frank Corder
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March 18, 2021
Mississippi unemployment rate down 59% from pandemic peak
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mississippi’s unemployment rate sits at 6.4% as of March 15th, down from the pandemic peak of 15.7%. That is a 59% decrease since April 2020. This is positive news for the state, though it has gone under-reported in newspapers and television broadcasts, as has the fact that…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 16, 2021
UPDATE: Income tax phase out proposal from House set to die in Senate, but survives in bond bill
UPDATE: After adjournment in the Senate, the House took up SB 2971, a bond bill for institutions of higher learning. Chairman Lamar inserted the language from HB 1439, the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act, into the bill. Changes made to the original language included the removal of the tax increase that was previously placed on farmers,…
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Frank Corder
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March 15, 2021
Mississippi gun show targeted with unprecedented fire department inspection fee for vendors
It is no secret that the City of Jackson under the Lumumba Administration is no fan of gun shows. Last summer, city leaders looked for ways to ban the gatherings. This past weekend, it would seem that there was intent by the city to impose a disincentive on the shows and their vendors by charging,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 12, 2021
Medicaid hangs in the balance as both chambers kill tech bills
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid hangs in the balance this Friday after the House and Senate killed both technical amendment bills on adjournment for the week. Today was the deadline for any bills held on a motion to reconsider to either be brought to back the floor or die on the calendar. Both Medicaid technical…
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2021
Mississippi Governor signs Fairness Act into law barring biological men participating in women, girls’ sports
Surrounded by Republican lawmakers, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Fairness Act into law Thursday morning at a signing event held at the state Capitol. The Mississippi Fairness Act, SB 2536, bars biological men from competing in women and girls’ sports public schools and universities in the state. It was authored by State Senator Angela…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 10, 2021
MS House kills Senate version of medical marijuana bill on procedural ruling
From its conception, the Medical Cannabis bill offered by Senator Kevin Blackwell has had a rocky welcome in each chamber. It met its end in the Mississippi House on Wednesday without a vote. UPDATE: After the House killed the bill, the Senate convened only to add the original language to HB 119, Harper Grace’s law.…
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2021
Biden’s $1.9 trillion spending package heads to his desk. See how Mississippi reps voted and why.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-211 to concur with the Senate changes in the $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” as requested by President Joe Biden, sending the measure to his desk for signing. Unlike the previous spending packages billed as COVID-19 relief, this legislation was drafted, passed and promoted solely by Congressional Democrats. No…
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Frank Corder
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March 9, 2021
MDOT Executive Director McGrath retiring as nomination double referred in MS Senate
The Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is retiring March 31st. Melinda McGrath began her career with MDOT in 1985 after graduating from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Prior to her appointment as Executive Director in January 2012 she served in many roles, including project engineer in…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 4, 2025
Mississippi federal delegation unites in effort to protect state’s agriculture, forestry exports from EU regulations
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
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Frank Corder
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December 4, 2025
Wicker on Pentagon Signal-gate watchdog report: Secretary Hegseth acted within his authority
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 4, 2025
Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 4, 2025
Truth transforms
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi Museum of Art purchases Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property
Opinion
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
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December 4, 2025
Putting patients before profit: A call for transparency in health coverage
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 3, 2025
Sen. Wicker’s asking the right questions as Congress weighs Ukraine policy, boat strikes
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Russ Latino
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November 29, 2025
For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms
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