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Sarah Ulmer
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June 25, 2018
Stacey Pickering to step down to become Executive Director of the MS Veterans Affairs Board
Tuesday, State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced to his staff that he would be resigning soon to take a position with the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board as its Executive Director. Having become more active in military service in recent years, this position was one that came to have real meaning to Pickering. Pickering explains the opportunity…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 25, 2018
BIPEC breaks down method behind Legislative Scorecard
Derek Easley, current President and CEO of BIPEC, explains the history behind and methodology to the BIPEC Legislative Scorecard. You can view the most recent legislative scorecard BELOW: BIPEC 2018 Legislative Scorecard BIPEC, Business and Industry Political Education Committee, began in 1980 and was founded by Mississippi business and professional leaders. The goal, to provide…
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Editor
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June 22, 2018
Bennie Thompson cuts radio spot for David Baria – but what will happen on Tuesday?
by Alan Lange Rep. Bennie Thompson endorses David Baria while he cast aspersions on Democratic Senate candidate Howard Sherman in a radio ad. In the radio spot (below), Thompson calls Howard Sherman a “closet Republican” and criticizes his financial donations to AG Jeff Sessions and current Republican US Senator from Mississippi Roger Wicker. Tuesday…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 21, 2018
Supreme Court rules to allow collection of internet sales tax on more purchases
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to allow the collection of internet sales tax on more online purchases in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair. The case challenges the initial decision in Quill Corp v. South Dakota from 1992 in which the court set property and employee standards for collecting taxes on interstate commerce.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 21, 2018
Meet the Candidates: Whit Hughes #MS03
The June 26 runoff for two Mississippi elections is just around the corner. For the Third District Congressional race there are two Republican candidates that will face off, and two Democratic candidates running in the U.S. Senate race. Whit Hughes is one of the final Republican candidates in the Third District Congressional Race runoff. Hughes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 20, 2018
Gov. Bryant endorses #MS03 candidate Michael Guest
“It is important that we keep a strong leader in the Third District in the U.S. Congress. That’s why I am supporting Michael Guest. President Trump will make America great again, and Michael will be part of that team.” …
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June 14, 2018
Can corn chips, gospel radio and out of state money beat the Mississippi Democrat establishment?
by Alan Lange Something is happening. The dynamics are very 2014-ish (for those that remember the 2014 Republican primary for US Senate). Folks on the lower end of the economic spectrum of the party opposite the sitting President are hopping mad (this time mainly at Donald Trump). The establishment candidates from their own Democrat party…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 14, 2018
Meet the Candidates: David Baria #mssen
The June 26 runoff for two Mississippi elections is just around the corner. For the Third District Congressional race there are two Republican candidates that will face off, and two Democratic candidates running in the U.S. Senate race. Today, you’ll meet Democratic candidate David Baria who is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 12, 2018
#MS03 and #mssen candidates sign ATR Taxpayer Protection Pledge
The Americans for Tax Reform organization recently reported which legislators have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Included in that list were some Mississippians currently running for office in 2018. In the U.S. Senate Races, candidates in both races have signed the pledge. Those that have signed include Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Chris McDaniel. ATR…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 11, 2018
BIPEC releases 2018 Legislator Scorecard – How did your legislators do?
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) has released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2018 legislative session. The BIPEC Report Card recognizes “Business & Jobs Champions” for their work supporting economic growth, job development, and business-related issues for the legislative session this year. 2018 Legislative Business & Jobs Report Card Notably…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 8, 2018
Former Democratic #mssen candidate Omeria Scott endorses Howard Sherman
Today, State Representative Omeria Scott endorsed Howard Sherman on the steps of City Hall in Laurel surrounded by friends and supporters. Omeria Scott issued the following statement: “This is a time for unity. I urge every one of my supporters and every Democrat in our state to come together and get behind Howard Sherman. His ideas for…
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June 6, 2018
News, notes and analysis from Primary Night 2018
by Alan Lange As low-energy as the 2018 primaries have been, turnout certainly reflected the campaign energy. However, Primary Night 2018 was interesting to watch on several fronts. Senate Democratic Primary Omeria Scott won 20 counties outright, but came up short of the runoff. Baria won 21 counties and came in a close second. Sherman…
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Ingalls, Bollinger, Stennis Space Center could see boost from “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
News
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Matt Brown, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
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Alex Veiga, Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
Stocks open higher on Wall Street as trade talks press ahead
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 9, 2025
Where Stories Live: Inside USM’s de Grummond collection and the magic of the Children’s Book Festival
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 9, 2025
Exalted with Him
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 8, 2025
I know
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 9, 2025
State’s modest gas tax hike is only a good first step to modernize our roads and bridges
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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July 8, 2025
OMB: States used education grants for ‘left-wing agenda’
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
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