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Laurie Todd-Smith
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February 7, 2023
The making of the Mississippi miracle
This year is the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Legislative Session that laid the foundation for the state’s educational improvements. Ten years ago, only 33% of third graders and 32% of 8th graders were reading proficiently on state tests. Only 17% of White, 10% of Hispanic, and 2% of Black Mississippi’s high school students met…
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Starla Brown
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February 7, 2023
Certificate of Need laws are standing in the way of addiction recovery
Mississippi legislators missed the opportunity to repeal the CON laws and prevent the dangers they cause for Mississippians. By any measure, America is experiencing a substance use crisis. In 2021, deaths from overdoses reached an estimated 107,622 people across the United States, with roughly another 140,000 deaths due to excessive alcohol use. Unfortunately, Mississippi has not been spared from…
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Russ Latino
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February 7, 2023
Mississippi experienced the largest decline in at-risk rural hospitals in the nation. Maybe.
A new version of an oft-cited report suggests that Mississippi has experienced the largest decline in at-risk rural hospitals in the U.S. A report that previously found 38 Mississippi rural hospitals to be in jeopardy has been modified with a new number: 28. The same report also indicates that it is a common misconception that…
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Rebekah Staples
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February 6, 2023
PERS: A Legislative Math Problem
Although pension issues have been used as a political wedge in the past, it’s time for a new paradigm. Last week, members of the Mississippi Senate Finance Committee convened to hear an update from the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) executive director regarding the funded status of the plan. I listened with great interest as…
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Derrick Simmons
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February 5, 2023
Mississippi’s reality a far cry from the fairy tale told by state leaders
For the rest of the state, our Mississippi is a much different story. The Mississippi described in this week’s State of the State is not the Mississippi lived in by the vast majority of our state’s families. It is a fantasy — a mythical Mississippi that we all wish we lived in. A booming economy; well-funded and high-performing…
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Austin Barbour
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February 5, 2023
Republicans have delivered on big issues that matter for 20 years in Mississippi
Conservative candidates should be bold. It’s the fastest way to a voter’s mind and heart. As Republican candidates plan and prepare their roadmap for victory in November, I encourage them to remember campaigns are not always only about politics; they are also about policy and ideals. As one former Governor used to say, “good policy…
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Scott Waller
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February 3, 2023
State Senate poised to force higher prescription drug prices on working Mississippians while protecting themselves
Senators are encouraged to take a closer look, realize it harms working Mississippians, and stop this absurdity now. In one of the most egregious examples of government overreach, legislation passing along state-mandated pricing to hard-working Mississippians while excluding the legislators’ personal health plan was approved by a Senate committee this week. The scheme, which is…
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Russ Latino
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February 3, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: Week of Jan. 30th
In this edition, we say goodbye to a legislative legend, address a claim that Gov. Reeves once supported Medicaid expansion, analyze the set field for Mississippi's elections, ponder Hamilton 68, and breakdown what bills live after the first legislative deadline.
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Brett Kittredge
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February 3, 2023
Republicans Positioned to Maintain Large Majorities
The suburban movement toward the Democratic Party that has occurred in other states isn’t playing out in Mississippi. Democrats failed to field candidates in more than half of the Mississippi House and Senate races this year. Republicans currently have a 36-16 majority in the Senate and they enjoy a 77-42 majority in the House with…
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Isaac Orr
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February 2, 2023
Sunshine might be free but solar power isn’t cheap
Mississippians are forced to pay for two electric systems: one that works when the sun is out, and one that works when it isn’t. Mississippi residents are consistently told that renewable energy sources, like solar panels, are now the lowest-cost ways to generate electricity, but these claims are based on creative accounting gimmicks that only…
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Russ Latino
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February 2, 2023
Most Cases in MSDH Maternal Mortality Report Were on Medicaid at Time of Death
As lawmakers continue to debate the merits of expanding Medicaid to cover postpartum care for up to a year, new information reveals that most maternal deaths have occurred while mothers are on Medicaid.
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Sid Salter
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February 2, 2023
Restoration of Mississippi’s ballot initiative process should be on voter’s agenda in 2023
Clearly, there is an appetite for “citizen intervention” among state voters. Statewide elections will be on the ballot later this year for all state eight statewide executive branch offices, all state district offices and for all 174 posts in the Mississippi Legislature in addition to county offices and county district offices in all 82 Mississippi…
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News
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Frank Corder
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October 6, 2025
Senate Judiciary Chairman wants answers over Wingate’s alleged use of AI in order blocking anti-DEI law
News
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Frank Corder
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October 6, 2025
Trump nominates Hewes to serve on federal Consumer Product Safety Commission
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 6, 2025
MSDH contract workers not on the job as federal shutdown continues
Business
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 23, 2025
Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum
Culture
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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October 6, 2025
Miss. State doesn’t make much noise in a quiet week for Ole Miss, Southern Miss
Culture
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Robert St. John
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October 6, 2025
What I learned about impact
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 6, 2025
Devoted to God’s will
Opinion
Opinion
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Haley Fisackerly
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October 6, 2025
Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers
Opinion
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Stephen Kent
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October 6, 2025
Trump’s movie tariff is self-sabotage
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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October 1, 2025
Yes, Clinton High School absolutely pumped the brakes on a Turning Point USA Chapter
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