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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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Editor
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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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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2018
The votes are in, see who is headed to the November ballot and who will face a runoff
Tuesday, June 5, was the Mississippi primary for one U.S. Senate Seat and two House seats. Here are the results: U.S. Senate In the Democratic primary it looks like a runoff is in the future for Howard Sherman and David Baria. Baria had been leading in the polls until the end there when Sherman took…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 5, 2018
Revenue collections in May are above estimates . . . again – State GDP growth is 2.5%
The Mississippi Joint Legislative Budget Committee has released revenue reports as of May 31 This year has again exceeded lawmakers expectations of revenue collections. Total collections for the month of May FY2018 are $45,309,420. That’s 10.25% above the sine die revenue estimate. For the Fiscal YTD revenue collections they are 0.87% above the sine die…
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Editor
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June 1, 2018
Last minute money check for June 5 primaries #mssen #mselex
As we do a quick last minute check on fundraising before the June 5 primary next Tuesday, here’s a quick video that’s a great recap of the upcoming primaries and who’s running for what. Video is courtesy of the Gibbes Companies. US Senate Republican Primary Roger Wicker – $5,501,973.00 raised – $3,442,637.00 COH Richard Boyanton – $60,000.00 raised…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2018
Perry Parker: A Different Kind of Leader for a New Era
A message from Perry Parker, Republican candidate for 3rd District Congressional seat It’s become clear the last few years that we’ve entered a new era, both for Mississippi and America. The career politicians have put us in a bad place, so we need some new thinking and new energy to take us to a brighter…
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Editor
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May 31, 2018
Present! We ain’t talking about Christmas gifts – it’s the art of not taking a stand
by Alan Lange The late Alan Nunnelee was notorious in both the Mississippi Senate and in the US House for saying, “let your yeas be a yea and your nays be a nay.” Voting “present” for legislation, as opposed to voting yes or no or just not voting, is known euphemistically in the chamber as…
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Editor
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May 29, 2018
What to look for the week before the June 5 primary
by Alan Lange There are several things to be looking out for this coming week as we approach the June 5 primaries. The race thus far has failed to capture the imaginations of Mississippians. There’s been very little actual news generated in any of the primaries and most of the campaigns appear content to not…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 25, 2018
Petition by counties to re-open bridges closed by Governor, denied by the Court
A petition that was filed by Jasper and Smith counties to re-open bridges previously closed by Governor Bryant and MDOT has since been denied by the Hinds County Chancery Court. Bridge Suit Ruling by yallpolitics on Scribd “I am pleased with the court’s decision. My only motivation for declaring the state of emergency was to…
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
News
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill
News
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
U.S. House passes Ezell-backed IOOS reauthorization
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 17, 2026
Friendship Oak: Where five centuries of Mississippi stories meet
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 17, 2026
Power and purity
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 16, 2026
The bridge
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 17, 2026
Meet Nancy, the progressive power broker holding Delbert Hosemann’s leash on education
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
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