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Sid Salter
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April 17, 2024
In Mississippi’s Medicaid debate, look at rapidly increasing rural mortality rates
Columnist Sid Salter cites report written by USDA economists that says there is a growing natural-cause mortality gap between rural and urban areas of the U.S.
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Russ Latino
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April 16, 2024
Progressives should be ‘inspired’ by House education funding formula
The INSPIRE Act is more progressive than Mississippi's current education funding formula, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. Still, it continues to draw opposition from progressive advocates who exercise 'foolish consistency' in their committed to MAEP.
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Alfred McNair
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April 10, 2024
Projected job and salary growth report reinforces value of investment in Mississippi’s public universities
Dr. Alfred McNair says Mississippi's universities are well-positioned to serve as economic drivers for the state.
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Sid Salter
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April 10, 2024
Mississippi’s prison system history is one that begs to break the recidivism cycle
Columnist Sid Salter says Georgia, Louisiana and Texas – states with equally tough prison system histories – are among those trying another path. Mississippi should join them.
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Russ Latino
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April 9, 2024
Fixing PERS in 5 ‘not so easy’ steps
As state leaders grapple with how to address a growing unfunded liability in the Mississippi's Public Employee Retirement System, here are five not so easy steps to honor the promises made to current employees and retirees, ensure long-term solvency, and protect taxpayers.
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Adeline Von Drehle
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April 8, 2024
“Greedflation” blamed for U.S. economic woes
More than six in 10 Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy, while 45% say they are financially worse off today than they were a year ago.
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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April 7, 2024
Will signature achievements occur this legislative session?
Columnist Bill Crawford looks at the results of the Mississippi Legislature so far this session, saying the signature flops are accumulating.
Opinion
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James Robertson
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April 5, 2024
Dept. of Justice findings on Mississippi prisons should be a wake-up call
Policymakers would be wise to consider building on recent sentencing reforms that can reduce the pressure on the state’s prison system and reduce long-term fiscal impacts.
Opinion
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Scott Peyton
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April 3, 2024
Second chances make communities safer and the state’s workforce stronger
Scott Peyton with Right on Crime says evidence-based policies can safely lower Mississippi’s high imprisonment rate.
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2024
PERS inaction amounts to fiddling while Rome burns
It’s hard to reconcile Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann describing PERS reform as “the major issue of the session,” with the Senate’s decision to kill HB 1590, the only bill that could have implemented reforms this session.
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Sid Salter
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April 3, 2024
Historian Dan Jordan left a nationally renowned legacy in leading Jefferson’s Monticello
Columnist Sid Salter remembers the life of one of America’s most distinguished and respected historians who was a native Mississippian.
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Eric Bledsoe
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April 2, 2024
A stand for Mississippi’s future: Secretary Watson’s bold move against ESG
Eric Bledsoe says the Magnolia State's prosperity is intimately linked to the health of industries that are at risk of being marginalized by the ESG movement.
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News
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Daniel Tyson
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January 9, 2025
Huge tech investments in Mississippi heralded as changing the image of the Magnolia State
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 9, 2025
State Dept. of Health approves changes to certain CON requirements, details seasonal infections
News
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Frank Corder
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January 9, 2025
U.S. Attorney Gee to resign ahead of incoming Trump Administration
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 8, 2025
Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 7, 2025
Governor Reeves to sign AI executive order Wednesday
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 9, 2025
Everlasting
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 8, 2025
Everyday dangers
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 7, 2025
That long-expected day
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 8, 2025
Mississippi ‘yellow dog’ Democrat remembers Carter’s moderate stance on race, strong faith
Opinion
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James McHale
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January 6, 2025
A modern MTAG for a stronger Mississippi workforce
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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January 6, 2025
Legislators focus on $7 billion but will spend $28 billion
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