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Frank Corder
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January 26, 2020
CORDER: Fiscal, Political Realities Align Against Medicaid Expansion in Mississippi
Barring significant financial or political changes in the State of Mississippi, Medicaid Expansion in the Magnolia State is unlikely any time soon. Under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, the federal government agreed to pay for the entire cost of Medicaid expansion for the first three years after its passage. However, states were required to…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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February 20, 2026
Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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February 20, 2026
Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
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Frank Corder
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February 20, 2026
Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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February 13, 2026
Billions in new economic development projects in the works for Mississippi in 2026
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 12, 2026
Camgian awarded position on Golden Dome Team
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 20, 2026
Cathead Distillery brings Spring Crawfish Boil Series to Jackson
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 20, 2026
Knowing with certainty
Culture
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Associated Press
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February 19, 2026
Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn
Opinion
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Josh Harkins
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February 20, 2026
Ensuring a private ballot vote on unionization efforts: Setting clear expectations for taxpayers’ dollars
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 18, 2026
AI-driven global data center boom, including in Mississippi, draws critics and litigation
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Ben Bush
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February 17, 2026
Ibogaine saved my family: A Mississippi veteran’s perspective
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