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Sarah Ulmer
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January 24, 2020
Sen. Wicker on Impeachment: “This is a narrow attempt to remove Donald Trump from office in an election year”
This week, U.S. Senators have heard the case for Impeachment against President Donald Trump as presented by Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s appointed House Managers. Y’all Politics caught up with Mississippi’s senior U.S. Senator Roger Wicker as the Senate was in recess. Wicker said he doesn’t think the arguments made thus far warrant removal of the President,…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2020
Speaker Gunn gives MS House Democrats a seat at the table
There are 44 Democratic members of the Mississippi House of Representatives, or roughly 36% of the chamber. Nearly that same percentage of Democrats were named by Republican Speaker Philip Gunn to help lead House Committees for the next four years. Gunn announced the House Committees on Thursday morning, insuring Republicans maintained strong control over key…
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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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Frank Corder
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November 6, 2025
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative, now with over 525 member organizations, hosts first healthcare conference
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Tom Murphy, Associated Press
, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
, Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press
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November 6, 2025
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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November 6, 2025
Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
Business
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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November 6, 2025
Turning passion into food careers at Mississippi’s community colleges
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 6, 2025
Cling to the Rock
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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November 5, 2025
Things to do in the Magnolia State in November 2025
Opinion
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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November 6, 2025
Johnson’s election postmortem: 2026 – not 2025 – will buoy GOP hopes
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 5, 2025
Incoming ‘silver tsunami’ of seniors will strain federal and state government resources
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 29, 2025
Shutdown impacts in Mississippi require an understanding of reliance on federal funds
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