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Patrick Sullivan
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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
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Sid Salter
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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
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Trey Dellinger
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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
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Jessica Jackson
, Allison Talley
, Donna McCool
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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
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Russ Latino
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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
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Jimmy Heidelberg
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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.
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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February 1, 2024
House Speaker: Biden Finally Admits “Crisis” at Southern Border
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, December saw a record 302,034 encounters on the southern border, bringing the 2023 total to 2.47 million.
Opinion
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Willie Simmons
, Brad White
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February 1, 2024
MDOT Pushes for New Funding Model
Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons and MDOT Executive Director Brad White say it's time to transform the department's antiquated funding model into one that is more sufficient and diversified.
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 31, 2024
As usual, restoration of Mississippi ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight
Columnist Sid Salter says there is sincere renewed sentiment in the Legislature to restore ballot initiative rights to state voters. But exactly how those rights are restored – or restricted – is where the process can derail.
Opinion
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Stephen Griffin
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January 30, 2024
Renaming MUW, why Not Welty?
Stephen Griffin offers a takeaway from a Mississippi university's messy name change process - and a possible solution.
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Matthew Becker
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January 30, 2024
Domestic and Foreign Policies are Intertwined
Dr. Matthew Becker says the West must be defended against the onslaught of anti-freedom forces. At home, it starts by securing the southern border. Abroad, it's done by supporting Ukraine and Eastern flank NATO allies.
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Bigger Pie Forum
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January 30, 2024
Do Rising Pension Costs Put University Bond Ratings at Risk?
Bigger Pie Forum says whether it’s IHL or the State of Mississippi, rising pension costs affect more than government budgets.
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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