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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2025
March Madness hits the Capitol as House concurs on Senate tax cut language
The Mississippi House voted to concur on Senate amendments to a bill that would, among other things, end the tax on work. If signed by Governor Reeves, Mississippi would become the first state to ever eliminate an existing income tax.
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Andy Gipson
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March 20, 2025
Celebrating Mississippi’s agricultural trade: Feeding the world and supporting local communities
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson says last year, more than $1 billion of agricultural and forestry products were exported from the state of Mississippi to 90 countries.
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Stephen Kent
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March 20, 2025
State bans on sports betting are not helping anybody
A House bill that would have allowed mobile sports betting in Mississippi died in the Senate. Prospects of reviving that measure are dim.
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Sid Salter
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March 19, 2025
Anti-Doxxing legislation is vexing in several state legislatures, including Mississippi
Columnist Sid Salter writes that the rush to enact anti-doxxing legislation presents serious constitutional concerns.
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2025
Mississippi on the precipice of something bold: Ending the tax on work
The House and Senate both stepped toward each other and the goal of ending the tax on work Monday. Leaders should continue to step boldly. Here’s what changed.
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Russ Latino
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March 14, 2025
Eliminating the tax on work makes dollars and cents, the spotlight falls on Hosemann
Time is running out for a deal to be reached on income tax elimination. With a special session looming, the Senate has the opportunity to improve the House’s proposal, help deliver transformative relief, and quiet growing concern that it obstructs conservative policy.
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
Despite some of the political rhetoric in recent years, Mississippi’s Medicaid program has operated on responsible footing compared to other states, writes columnist Sid Salter.
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
Columnist Sid Salter writes that USDA officials confirm that H5N1 Bird Flu detections have been made in Mississippi in backyard and commercial poultry operations from 2022-2024.
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James McHale
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March 4, 2025
Maximizing Mississippi’s higher ed ROI requires better data and inclusive financial aid
To make informed decisions about education funding, Mississippi must prioritize access to and reporting of actionable, timely, and transparent data, writes James McHale.
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
The best way to strengthen Mississippi’s student outcomes is to allow charter schools to expand into more areas, writes Charlie Bufalino.
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Sid Salter
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February 26, 2025
Controversial ruling against Clarksdale newspaper is puzzling, disturbing and ironic
Columnist Sid Salter takes a look at the players in the Clarksdale-Emmerich newspaper case ahead of the February 27 hearing.
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Patrick Sullivan
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February 24, 2025
In education spending, Mississippi should prioritize work outcomes and ROI
Lawmakers and appropriators should dive into the data to better understand student outcomes, writes State Workforce Investment Board chairman Patrick Sullivan.
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Daniel Tyson
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June 30, 2025
Speaker White expects a Mississippi education reform package next session
News
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Frank Corder
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June 30, 2025
Young joins Carter, Tate in Republican field seeking to replace Secretary of State Watson in 2027
News
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Frank Corder
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June 30, 2025
New Mississippi laws set to take effect July 1
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
Business
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 30, 2025
Crusts off
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 30, 2025
Even in the face of mockery
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 29, 2025
What New York, Jackson needs is a man on horseback
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 25, 2025
After a half-century of legal logjam, will killer of Coast banker’s wife face execution June 25?
Opinion
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Samuel Creekmore
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June 24, 2025
Mississippi must lead on addiction and PTSD treatment
Opinion
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Ethan Watson
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June 23, 2025
Reality check for Gen Z: ‘Green’ energy requires wealth
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