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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.
Opinion
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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.
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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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Russ Latino
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April 2, 2024
Mississippi could lose out on billions if it expands Medicaid
The state could lose over $1 billion annually in private health insurance payments to providers if it expands Medicaid, with over 180,000 individuals shifted from higher paying private plans onto Medicaid.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 18, 2025
Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude
News
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Frank Corder
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July 18, 2025
Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class
News
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Daniel Tyson
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July 18, 2025
Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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July 20, 2025
“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow
Culture
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Ben Smith
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July 18, 2025
Gigging with the GOAT
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 18, 2025
Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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July 20, 2025
What the Coldplay concert shenanigans say about America
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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July 16, 2025
How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 16, 2025
The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding
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