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Sid Salter
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February 21, 2024
PERS casts a long shadow over all the difficult tasks faced by Mississippi lawmakers
Columnist Sid Salter says lawmakers don’t want the increased scrutiny that any discussion of PERS reform will have on the Legislature’s enhanced retirement benefits.
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John Damon
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February 20, 2024
Mississippi’s kids urgently need stronger mental health system
Dr. John Damon of Canopy Children's Solutions shares how Mississippi leaders can take bold action to help the state's children this legislative session.
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Russ Latino
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February 19, 2024
Two Big Medicaid Expansion Ideas, One Big Problem
Proponents of Medicaid expansion have proposed work requirements, and also preventing people with private insurance from dropping coverage, as a way of limiting enrollment. The only problem is that neither are possible. Mississippi will get full Obamacare expansion if the Legislature chooses to act.
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Bigger Pie Forum
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February 19, 2024
PERS Puts Pressure on Local Hospitals
As the state evaluates how to improve rural healthcare, Bigger Pie Forum suggests policymakers consider all impacts – including the burden of skyrocketing PERS costs – on Mississippi rural hospitals.
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Trey Dellinger
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February 19, 2024
Beware the Romney-Manchin “Bipartisan” Fiscal Commission
Columnist Trey Dellinger says the fiscal commission proposed by U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Joe Manchin is simply a gimmick vehicle for tax increases.
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Rebekah Staples
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February 18, 2024
Unified focus on Mississippi’s labor force participation rate important first step
Rebekah Staples points out that elected officials, business leaders and non-profits have all become keenly focused on improving the state's labor force participation rate.
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Russ Latino
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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.
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Andy Gipson
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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.
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Russ Latino
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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.
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Sid Salter
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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.
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Chris Johnson
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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
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Lucien Smith
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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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
News
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Associated Press
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
Business
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Culture
Culture
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
Culture
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
Opinion
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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