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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Mississippi House of Representatives announces committee assignments
The Mississippi House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive list of committee assignments for the next term. At first glance, it seemed less changes were made to committee chairmanships in this chamber than the Senate. This could be due to no change being made in Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn. A few committees were…
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Frank Corder
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January 22, 2020
SCOTUS slow playing Obamacare decision throws Medicaid expansion in MS in further peril
The U.S. Supreme Court will likely not take up the appeal of the 5th U.S. District Court of Appeals ruling that struck down the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate in December 2019, at least not before the 2020 election. Democrats in Mississippi took to social media unhappy with the SCOTUS decision. The Mississippi Democratic Party…
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2020
After retiring just weeks ago, MS House Democrats name Johnson leader
A State Representative who just weeks ago announced his retirement shortly after being re-elected in November is now the Mississippi House Democratic Leader… and he won it without opposition. Robert Johnson (D-HD 94) will carry the Democratic mantle for the next four years, leading a dwindling number of remaining Democrats in the House. Democrats are…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
The issue of legislators double dipping from PERS coming to a head
The confusion still continues for some lawmakers after a recent decision by PERS regarding legislative service and retirement benefits. Back in December, the Public Employees Retirement System made the policy modification that lawmakers could draw on retirement while serving in the legislature. The decision was made in good faith that the IRS would soon sign…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Is north MS ready for a congressional candidate in the mold of Bernie/AOC?
Antonia Eliason is doing something no other Democratic candidate has done in Mississippi… she’s unabashedly running as a self-described Democratic Socialist. The term “Democratic Socialist” has become trendy among progressives in the wake of Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ pronouncement during his presidential campaigns and the election of New York’s Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (or AOC,…
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Frank Corder
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January 15, 2020
Has the Mississippi Association of Educators’ narrative on teacher pay shifted in 2020?
During the 2019 Mississippi Legislative Session, the Mississippi Association of Educators were talking of strikes and walkouts over a $1,500 teacher pay raise and found the notion of a $2,000 pay raise split over two years “insulting.” They called a $1,000 for assistant teachers “an appalling gesture.” https://www.facebook.com/maetoday/videos/1850414441709421/ Now, it would appear, the state’s largest…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2020
Tate Reeves sworn in as the 65th governor of Mississippi
Tuesday, Tate Reeves was sworn in as the 65th governor of the State of Mississippi. He was joined by his wife, Elee Reeves and three daughters, Sarah Tyler, Elizabeth and Madeline. The Joint Legislative Session was brought to order by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann who gave credit to Gov. Phil Bryant and his wife Deborah…
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2020
Field Set for 2020 Congressional Elections in Mississippi
Congressional qualifying ended Friday in Mississippi, setting the stage for the March 10th party primaries. Party candidates for each race are listed below. U.S. Senate (* incumbent): Republican – Cindy Hyde-Smith* Democrat – Tobey Bartee, Jensen Bohren, Mike Espy First Congressional District (* incumbent): Republican – Trent Kelly* Democrat – Antonia Eliason Second Congressional District…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 9, 2020
Gov. Bryant: “It’s the most difficult job you’ll ever have, but if you work hard you can do great things”
As a young man, Governor Phil Bryant said he never imagined himself ever running for an office. His heart was in law enforcement and that’s where he planned to be. “I just wanted to be a deputy sheriff,” said Bryant in an interview. ”I grew up admiring law enforcement. I wanted to be the guy…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 7, 2020
Lawmakers gavel in for the 2020 Mississippi Legislative Session
The 2020 Mississippi Legislative Session kicked off today. The old and new slew of Senators and Representatives made their way to Jackson to begin work, gaveling in at noon. Governor-Elect Tate Reeves presided over the Senate while Lt. Governor-Elect Delbert Hosemann brought in the House until a temporary Speaker of the House was elected. Rep.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2020
DELLINGER – Make Mississippi the Opportunity State
America has always been called the Land of Opportunity. As far back as we can remember, parents have told their kids that with hard work and discipline, they can achieve the American Dream. And millions of people have come from around the world to seize the opportunity to build a better future. That shared opportunity…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 6, 2020
Hyde-Smith reflects on time in D.C. and looks to upcoming 2020 campaign
When Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2018 she faced a sudden life change with working in D.C. as well as an impending race to maintain that seat once the term was up. “Well when I got there we were working on the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. “The…
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Daniel Tyson
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July 3, 2025
Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
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Frank Corder
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July 3, 2025
Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
Business
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 6, 2025
Torn in two
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 4, 2025
The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 4, 2025
Follow Rahab’s example
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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July 3, 2025
Why do utility monopolies exist?
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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July 2, 2025
Is Iran poised for disruption?
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