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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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Daniel Tyson
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April 3, 2026
Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”
News
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Daniel Tyson
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April 3, 2026
Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement
News
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Frank Corder
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April 3, 2026
Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 5, 2026
His Resurrection is more than that… It is Ours!
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 3, 2026
Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 3, 2026
Continue in grace
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
Opinion
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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