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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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Frank Corder
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January 3, 2020
Will a Republican be the tiebreaker to hire Mike Espy for Madison County Board Attorney?
With the start of a new term, Supervisors in all 82 counties in Mississippi will consider various appointments, such as Administrator, County Engineer, and Comptroller. In Madison County, the Republican controlled Board of Supervisors is set to consider the hiring of a new Board Attorney on Monday, and it could be Mike Espy – the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 2, 2020
Y’all Politics names Frank Corder as Managing Editor
Frank Corder has assumed the role of Managing Editor of Y’all Politics as of January 1, 2020. Corder is no stranger to readers of Y’all Politics or statewide political media, having previously worked with the site in years past. He announced his resignation from the City of Pascagoula earlier this month, where he has been…
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Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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July 29, 2026
Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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July 29, 2026
College NIL bill includes $25 million ‘retention pool’ but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
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Frank Corder
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July 29, 2026
Senator Wicker backs Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for the late Graham as Zelensky stumps on Capitol Hill
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 27, 2026
German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 29, 2026
Wolfe Studio to celebrate 80th anniversary experience at The Max
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 29, 2026
God knows best
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 28, 2026
From fear to faith
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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July 29, 2026
Every Mississippi child matters. Every day counts
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 29, 2026
Mississippi’s senators again control major legislative “gates” for defense contracting
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Jeremy Hutchinson
, Mark Bowling
, Mark Kate Mull
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July 27, 2026
When junk science decides guilt in the South
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