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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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Toren Ballard
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February 1, 2023
Be wary of reading too much into your school district’s latest accountability grade
Mississippians should celebrate the improvements in school accountability grades but also understand they say very little about the current state of public education. No matter where you live in Mississippi, there is a good chance your local school district improved its “grade” on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System this past year. Accountability grades released by…
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Roger Wicker
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February 1, 2023
Government Must Respect Rights of Conscience
Americans should all take these threats to religious freedom seriously. Religious freedom is a hallmark of our American way of life. Since our nation’s founding, we have been a safe haven for persecuted believers from all over the globe, inspiring other nations to follow our lead. As a U.S. Senator, I have fought to advance…
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Eric Peterson
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January 31, 2023
Mississippi Should Embrace Bitcoin Mining
The Magnolia State can grow its economy and even solve an environmental problem to boot. An indistinct warehouse in Jackson doesn’t seem like it could be part of a growing new technology industry in Mississippi, but inside are specialized computers that are creating jobs and opportunity across the state. The 300,000 square foot warehouse is…
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Josh Funk, Associated Press
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December 2, 2025
Federal review finds 44% of U.S. trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
News
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
Gulfport High sophomore asks school board to allow Club America chapter after being denied
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 2, 2025
Southern Lights: A new Christmas tradition at Trustmark Park
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 2, 2025
Thirty-seven years of magic at Lewis Lights
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 2, 2025
Deep comfort
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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November 29, 2025
For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 26, 2025
My wise grandmother taught me to be thankful for the power of the penny
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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November 21, 2025
The political right needs to exorcize its Fuentes’ demons
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