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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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Russ Latino
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January 31, 2023
Henifin’s Jackson Water Plan: Punish the Tax Base
The federal third-party administrator seeks to charge for water based on the value of the property instead of how much water is actually used. The proposal is a second property tax masquerading as a water bill. Many in Mississippi looked at the federal government stepping in to address Jackson’s water woes as a miracle cure.…
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Editor
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January 30, 2023
Laugh a Litte: Ramirez on Biden Economy
Michael Ramirez’s take on the Biden economy.
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Kelley Williams
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January 30, 2023
Expensive electricity and blackouts
Solar increases the utility company’s investment – and its customers’ cost. The grid becomes more fragile. What raises electric rates and causes blackouts? Too many windmills and solar panels. What causes too many windmills and solar panels? Federal subsidies. What’s the latest and biggest perverse federal subsidy? The “Inflation Reduction Act.” Why…
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Shad White
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January 29, 2023
Time to Fix Mississippi’s Homicide Problem
The Magnolia State’s crime problem is big and costly. The ongoing tragedy of violent crime in Mississippi continued for another year. WLBT reported that Jackson’s homicide rate surpassed every other major city in the U.S. for the second straight year. And make no mistake: this is a Mississippi problem. In November, the Heritage Foundation found…
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Russ Latino
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January 27, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: McDaniel, Debt Ceiling, Medicaid & More
This week's Friday 'Sip looks at potential of Chris McDaniel joining race for Lt. Governor, debt ceiling, Medicaid expansion & more.
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Nathan Oakley
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January 27, 2023
Helping students find better futures with direct support
Mississippi now has career coaches in over half of all high schools statewide. Over the last decade, Mississippi leaders have aggressively tackled some of the state’s most glaring educational deficiencies with a rare combination of fortitude, logic and carefully directed resources. The most obvious example of the impact of these efforts is seen in the…
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Russ Latino
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January 26, 2023
Postpartum Fight: No One is Killing Women and Babies
No one benefits when healthcare discussions are contorted beyond recognition to advance a political agenda. The Mississippi Legislature is considering whether to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care for up to a year. Presently, pregnancies covered by Medicaid include sixty days of postpartum care. Last session, Senate leadership favored the proposal, and the House, led…
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Editor
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January 26, 2023
Laugh a Little: Ramirez on Debt
Michael Ramirez takes on the growing national debt. $31 trillion and counting.
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Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press
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, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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March 12, 2026
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
News
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 12, 2026
Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
Culture
Culture
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Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
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March 12, 2026
Chris Beard’s Ole Miss team stuns Texas at SEC tourney, hurting the Longhorns’ NCAA hopes
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 12, 2026
Mississippians love Old Waverly hams on their Easter tables
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 12, 2026
The invitation of all invitations
Opinion
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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