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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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Sarah Ulmer
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May 1, 2020
Legislature passes bill to appropriate CARES Act funding
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol today for the first time since a break on March 18 to offer an amendment on a bill that would allow them to appropriate the $1.25 billion in funds from the CARES Act. The amendment was added to SB 2772 which handles the state budget transfer of funds. The amendment…
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Frank Corder
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May 1, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: White House provides outline of support provided to Mississippi during pandemic
Response and recovery efforts are locally executed, State managed, and Federally supported. Governor Tate Reeves has stated this on multiple occasions throughout this pandemic. Y’all Politics spoke with an official at the White House on Friday to gain clarity of what support Mississippi has received from the federal government in recent weeks. “Thanks to President…
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2020
Legislative power play in Mississippi could delay assistance meant from CARES Act
It was announced earlier this week by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn that the Mississippi Legislature would be resuming its 2020 session on May 18th. Now it looks like they will be back sooner. Official word came late Thursday that lawmakers will return at 1:00 p.m. May 1st. Division in the ranks…
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Frank Corder
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April 28, 2020
State Rep. Dana Criswell, MJI file lawsuit over Jackson order suspending open carry
The Mississippi Justice Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Jackson in the wake of Mayor Chockwe Lumumba’s order restricting open carry on behalf of State Rep. Dana Criswell. The case has been assigned to District Judge Dan Jordan III and Magistrate Judge Keith Ball. MJI v Lumumba by yallpolitics on Scribd…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 27, 2020
Mississippi Legislative Session set to resume May 18
Mississippi Legislators are set to return to work on May 18 after being on a hiatus for nearly two months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In a joint press release the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House announced that lawmakers would be returning to finish the work of the 2020 Session in mid-May. The…
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Russ Latino
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
Opinion
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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