Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 17, 2024

Was Medicaid Expansion the Cure in Louisiana & Arkansas? No.

Unfortunately, Medicaid expansion in both states led to dramatic enrollment and cost overruns, while continuing to yield health outcomes that put Louisiana and Arkansas at the bottom of the heap nationally and failing to address risks to rural hospitals.

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

February 16, 2024

From Farm to table, transportation infrastructure requires dedicated funding

Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson, argues in favor of new dedicated funding streams for road construction and maintenance.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 15, 2024

Congratulations in order for Brandon Presley & Mississippi Democrats

Though he lost his race for the state's top spot, Republicans in Mississippi look poised to pass the Democrat's top agenda item, Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 14, 2024

Presley’s new private-sector solar energy venture has an interesting political frame

Columnist Sid Salter says Edelen's reference to Brandon Presley continuing his "public service" with them should give those watching Mississippi's future elections pause.

Opinion | Chris Johnson •

February 13, 2024

AI Education is a Path Forward for Mississippi

State Senator Chris Johnson says AI has the power to drive success in our education system if used appropriately.

Opinion | Lucien Smith •

February 12, 2024

The Time is Now for Mississippi to Capitalize on School Choice

Mississippi could soon find itself surrounded on all sides by states that have embraced broad education freedom for students.

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

February 8, 2024

An Open Letter to State and Business Leaders, Educators and Policymakers from the Chairman of the State Workforce Investment Board

The state should consider policy initiatives that emphasize workforce success with academic success and prioritize programs most needed by the industry sectors that provide the best jobs and highest quality growth opportunities.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 7, 2024

Medicaid remains widely misunderstood as legislators seek to help state’s working poor

Columnist Sid Salter says Mississippi legislators' consideration of varying degrees of partial Medicaid expansion is relevant and necessary.

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

February 6, 2024

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Columnist Trey Dellinger says the state has viable tools at its disposal to ensure that costs do not stand in the way of empowering families to choose the education setting that works best for them.

Opinion | Jessica Jackson , Allison Talley , Donna McCool •

February 5, 2024

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

The Education Scholarship Account law for special needs students must be reauthorized this year.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 4, 2024

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

The notion that higher income earners are not paying their "fair share," whether nationally or in Mississippi, is utter nonsense.

Opinion | Jimmy Heidelberg •

February 1, 2024

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

Mississippi Oil & Gas Board Member Jimmy Heidelberg says the use of natural gas is even more important to sustain both developed and developing societies.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 17, 2025

Regulating kratom in Mississippi: Age restriction, local bans, business concerns

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 17, 2025

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 17, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: April 17, 2025

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

April 17, 2025

GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville

Business | Lynne Jeter •

April 15, 2025

ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County

Business | Lynne Jeter •

April 9, 2025

Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

April 20, 2025

The Power of the Cross

Culture | Laura Lee Leathers •

April 20, 2025

Mississippi Legends: Folk-rock singer and songwriter, Steve Forbert

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

April 20, 2025

Comfort in trial

Opinion

Opinion | Jonathan Bain •

April 18, 2025

“One Door” is an open door for welfare expansion in Mississippi

Opinion | Sam Franklin •

April 17, 2025

Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 16, 2025

Opinion

Was Medicaid Expansion the Cure in Louisiana & Arkansas? No.

From Farm to table, transportation infrastructure requires dedicated funding

Congratulations in order for Brandon Presley & Mississippi Democrats

Presley’s new private-sector solar energy venture has an interesting political frame

AI Education is a Path Forward for Mississippi

The Time is Now for Mississippi to Capitalize on School Choice

An Open Letter to State and Business Leaders, Educators and Policymakers from the Chairman of the State Workforce Investment Board

Medicaid remains widely misunderstood as legislators seek to help state’s working poor

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

News

Regulating kratom in Mississippi: Age restriction, local bans, business concerns

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

Magnolia Mornings: April 17, 2025

Business

GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville

ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County

Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections

Culture

The Power of the Cross

Mississippi Legends: Folk-rock singer and songwriter, Steve Forbert

Comfort in trial

Opinion

“One Door” is an open door for welfare expansion in Mississippi

Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic

Mississippi took bold steps this session but there’s more work to do

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