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Sarah Ulmer
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August 29, 2018
Let your nays be nays – Baria and other Democrats try to unwind their “NO” votes on lottery
Rep. David Baria has been steadily keeping a high profile during this legislative session. He’s attempted to be particularly busy in the lottery bill, which passed the House on a motion to reconsider by 58-55 margin. On final passage, he voted “NO” on the lottery and justified his vote by saying that the process was…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 28, 2018
Gov. Bryant expands call for the special session to include BP Oil money
Tuesday, Gov. Bryant spoke exclusively with Y’all Politics on extending the call for the special session to include BP Oil money. “I have just issued a call to expand the call for this special session to include the BP funding. Once we have an agreement between the House and Senate, I’ve been told we are…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 28, 2018
The Mississippi House of Representatives lets the lottery live
Around noon on Tuesday the House decided to bring the lottery bill back up on the floor to discuss and revote. Sure enough, bill passed. Last night’s vote was 54-60, killing the bill but it was held on a motion to reconsider and was brought back up on the floor this morning. When Representatives voted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 27, 2018
Lottery bill dies in the House, but could be revived before the sine die
Day three of the 2018 special session showed major progress in the House and Senate on the bills at hand. Things began quickly with the House passing HB 1 so now it will go to the governor, but as we rolled into the evening it came as somewhat of a surprise when they voted against…
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Editor
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August 23, 2018
BREAKING – President Donald Trump endorses Cindy Hyde-Smith
President Donald Trump has endorsed US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for election. .@cindyhydesmith has helped me put America First! She’s strong on the Wall, is helping me create Jobs, loves our Vets and fights for our conservative judges… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2018 This is a huge boost for Hyde-Smith’s election bid. Specifically…
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Editor
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August 23, 2018
Analysis on $80 million #lottery net revenue number for #msleg
Last summer, we did an analysis of state-by-state comparisons for what a lottery would generate. In Governor Bryant’s media gaggle this morning, he was asked about how much a new lottery would provide. His answer was $80 million once it got up to speed (likely in calendar year 2020). https://www.facebook.com/yallpolitics/videos/554446708305782/ From our article last year where…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 23, 2018
Courtney Carter joins Y’all Politics staff as Political Correspondent
Y’all Politics is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Carter as a Political Correspondent. Carter, of Brandon, will focus most of her coverage on political campaigns and continue to contribute to the platform’s leadership position in that space. Additionally, she will be contributing some longer form thought pieces regarding education in Mississippi. Carter was…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 22, 2018
New TV ad vouches Hyde-Smith’s support of POTUS #mssen
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign on Wednesday released a new TV commercial showing that she has backed President Trump’s agenda 100 percent. “Since being appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to the United States Senate, Cindy Hyde-Smith is working to change Washington. “She’s the only senator who has supported President Trump’s conservative policies 100 percent of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
Members optimistic about agreement on state infrastructure plan as special session approaches
Lawmakers head back to the Capitol tomorrow for a special session to address the increasing concerns that surround the state’s major infrastructure needs. On Tuesday, Governor Phil Bryant issued a proclamation to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018. The plan includes appropriating Use Tax dollars to cities and counties to address road and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Governor releases official Proclamation of a #msleg special session for 2018
Governor Phil Bryant has officially issued a Proclamation for Legislature to come back to order for a Special Session beginning on August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. His proclamation outlines the primary focus for lawmakers; to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018 which claims to provide nearly $200 million in infrastructure revenue annually. MIMA…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 20, 2018
Mississippi high ranked for charter schools–still lessons to be learned
In the last five years since Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation allowing charter schools to move into Mississippi, five schools have opened. Four are in Jackson, and one is in Clarksdale. Expansion of charter schools in Mississippi has been steady, but slow. Right now, only Jackson and Clarksdale have access to charter school education—leaving under-served…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2018
Governor Phil Bryant announces special session #msleg
Today, Governor Phil Bryant announced that a special legislative session will convene next Thursday, August 23. Though the official “call” that will govern the content of the session has not yet been released, Governor Bryant has indicated that infrastructure repair and the allocation of BP money will be on the agenda. I will call a…
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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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