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Sarah Ulmer
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June 3, 2020
Mississippi legislation providing COVID liability protection to businesses likely
The State of Mississippi fully reopened, under restrictions, on June 1, 2020, after nearly three full months of restrictive regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has hit the economy hard, adversely impacting businesses of all sizes across the world. There have also been indications that businesses could face liability lawsuits as reopening continues.…
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Frank Corder
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June 2, 2020
President Trump: Peaceful protesting, law and order go hand in hand
The last six nights have featured gut wrenching images of major cities in the U.S. in chaos as violent riots seem to be stealing the media narrative from much larger participation in peaceful protests regarding the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Monday night, President Donald Trump prioritized order in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 2, 2020
Commissioner Cain plans to bring “moral rehabilitation” to Mississippi prison system
Burl Cain was recently appointed Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He brings with him a 40-year career with the Louisiana Department of Corrections where he served as Warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary for 20 years. However, Cain did not get his initial start in corrections. He originally had his sights set on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 27, 2020
House passes resolution for a stretched-out version of the 2020 Session
The Legislature is currently back in Session and back to business as usual, at least for now. Lawmakers have resumed the regular calendar deadlines and began working through the process that was postponed when they left in March as a result of COVID-19. Although, things could still be changing. Wednesday afternoon, the Mississippi House passed…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 26, 2020
State economist says COVID-caused recession inevitable; impact could last till 2023
Tuesday, the House and Senate reconvened for more work in the 2020 Legislative session. Senators sat for a hearing with State Economist Darrin Webb and Commissioner of Revenue Herb Frierson who both addressed the current financial impact COVID-19 is having on the state. “I think this will be the most difficult choice for the State…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 20, 2020
Governor Reeves appoints new Public Safety and Corrections Commissioners
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment two new department heads in key positions. Taking the place of former Public Safety Commissioner Marshall Fisher will be Judge and former legislator Sean Tindell. Stepping into the roll of Corrections Commissioner is Burl Cain, the former warden of Angola in Louisiana. Tindell is currently a Court of…
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2020
Mississippians give Tate Reeves high marks for COVID-19 response in new poll
According to a new poll from Impact Management Group conducted for Y’all Politics, Mississippians approve of Governor Tate Reeves’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic by almost 83%. Entering his 5th month on the job, voters seem to be coalescing around Reeves during the crisis. The statewide poll of likely voters using live operators was conducted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 13, 2020
Legislature appropriates $300 million for Mississippi small businesses
Late Wednesday night the House and Senate came to an agreement on CARES Act appropriation specifically for small businesses. These dollars were part of the $1.25 billion given to the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference report passed by a vote of 116 to 1 in the House, with Rep. Scott voting…
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2020
Gunn vindicated by IRS on prohibiting lawmakers serving while ‘double dipping’ PERS
Retired public employees, namely teachers, were said to be “a game changer” in the Mississippi Legislature, at least that is what the left was pushing in their narrative. It was said to “scare Philip Gunn to death.” Those voices were wrong. Last Thursday, the IRS provided a response to PERS whereby they declined to rule…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 7, 2020
Reeves, Hosemann, Gunn find common ground on CARES Act funds
For now, legislative leaders Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Speaker Philip Gunn and Governor Tate Reeves seem to have found at least common ground when it comes to the dispute over appropriating CARES Act dollars. Shortly after the Legislature returned to work today, Hosemann and Gunn appeared with Governor Reeves at his daily press conference to…
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Frank Corder
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May 6, 2020
Lawmakers unclear on what to expect in tomorrow’s called legislative session
Lawmakers have been told to be prepared to possibly work into the weekend once they reconvene on Thursday at 1pm, but most everyone under the Capitol Dome and those back home in their districts seem to be in the dark about what exactly will be contemplated. While no draft legislation has been made publicly available,…
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Frank Corder
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May 5, 2020
REEVES – White House asserts CARES Act funds should be administered by Governors
The CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – as passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in March defines its purpose as to provide “emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.” It is by definition an Act on the…
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August 18, 2025
Zelenskyy brings Europe’s top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia’s war
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: August 18, 2025
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 15, 2025
Twelve states are restricting junk food purchases from SNAP. Mississippi could be next
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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August 18, 2025
A DL trend? Powe sees flashes of 2008 in evolving Ole Miss defense
Culture
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Robert St. John
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August 18, 2025
Regret
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 18, 2025
The source of true worship
Opinion
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Josh Appel
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August 18, 2025
C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
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Dr. Kendall Conger
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August 15, 2025
I challenged Duke’s DEI dogma – and paid with my job
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
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