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Opinion  |  Steven O'Neill  • 
August 3, 2023

Mississippians need the Credit Card Competition Act amid inflation, swipe fee double whammy

Restaurant partner Steven O'Neill says Visa and Mastercard use their dominance to set and raise swipe fees on a schedule that’s implemented by major banks without question. He's glad to see legislation in Congress to increase competition.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
August 3, 2023

Madison Mayor calls Hosemann no show “slap in the face” as race for Lt. Governor enters home stretch

Incumbent Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is the odds-on favorite to retain his seat against conservative challenger Chris McDaniel, as campaigns trade final blows heading into next Tuesday's Republican Primary. Turnout could throw a wrench into things.