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Frank Corder
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July 17, 2020
CORDER: Is Mike Espy auditioning for a Joe Biden gig?
Mike Espy, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, has a history of campaigning for his next political gig while appearing passionate about his current one. In December 1992, soon after Bill Clinton won his first presidential term and Espy won his 4th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, then-Congressman Espy aggressively pushed…
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Frank Corder
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July 16, 2020
Y’all Politics announces “On the Stump” connecting officials, candidates to Mississippians
One of the most treasured political traditions in Mississippi is the opportunity for elected officials and candidates to climb up on a stump or stage at a county fair, talk directly to voters, and sometimes even get under the skin of their opponents. During COVID-19 when these opportunities aren’t plentiful, Y’all Politics is continuing that…
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Frank Corder
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July 16, 2020
Espy raises $640K this quarter: Hyde-Smith retains 2:1 campaign cash advantage
Quarterly campaign reports were due July 15th from those candidates running for federal offices in the 2020 cycle. Incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s July filing shows $212,000 in contributions this period with $1.2 million cash on hand, leaving her with nearly a 2:1 cash advantage over Democrat Mike Espy in their upcoming race for the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 15, 2020
Mississippi revenue only off $42.5 million for FY 2020 even through COVID-19
It appears the fiscal sky did not fall despite the economic shut down as Mississippi worked to flatten the impact of the coronavirus during April and May. Total state revenue collections for the month of June FY 2020 are $8,612,029 or 1.14% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through June are…
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Frank Corder
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July 13, 2020
Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP
In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y’all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full interview below.
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2020
Governor Reeves vetoes education budget and two criminal reform bills
Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed the bulk of the FY 2021 education budget, two criminal reform bills and a handful of smaller bills on Wednesday night before the midnight deadline. https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/posts/3666243323393101 On Tuesday, Reeves indicated a veto would be a possibility after noting the Legislature had failed to fund the teacher incentive program by approximately…
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2020
City of Jackson has been canceled
Founded in 1821 as Mississippi’s new capital city, Jackson was named for General Andrew Jackson, affectionately nicknamed “Old Hickory”, honoring his heroism at the Battle of New Orleans in the waning days of the War of 1812. The General would go on to become the seventh President of the United States in 1829, serving two…
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Frank Corder
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July 6, 2020
Dispute over GOMESA funds places MS DMR in limbo
The FY 2021 budget for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) was not adopted by the Legislature before the end of the fiscal year last week, meaning it is operating temporarily on advanced federal funds the Governor’s office has utilized to maintain its mission until lawmakers reach agreement and send it forward to Gov.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2020
2020 #msleg wrap up; Medical marijuana, criminal justice reform, rural broadband and DMR without a budget
The 2020 Mississippi Legislative session took an unexpected turn when the world seemingly shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, session was recessed subject to call by the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The members would not return until the end of May to complete their work. Sine Die, or more…
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July 1, 2020
OP-ED – Will a new unlikely political coalition form to scuttle a new Mississippi flag?
With the ink barely dry on Mississippi’s landmark legislation that sets the framework for a new state flag ushering in a nationally recognized wave of good tidings in the Magnolia State, there could be emerging an effort to beat whatever comes out of the nine member commission that will be tasked with building a new…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2020
Governor Reeves signs Mississippi flag change bill
On Tuesday, June 30 2020 Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation that would official remove the state flag, and allow for the creation of a commission to design a new flag that would be voted on during the November 2020 election. Delivering brief remarks, Governor Reeves was joined by legislative officials key to the passage of…
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Frank Corder
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June 29, 2020
Former Governor Phil Bryant – “In God We Trust” on new flag unifies Mississippi
Monday, former Governor Phil Bryant joined Y’all Politics to discuss the historic vote by the Mississippi Legislature to change the state flag, removing the Confederate battle emblem in favor of a new flag that must contain the motto, “In God We Trust.” Bryant sees it as an unifying force behind the push to retire the…
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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
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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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
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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
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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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