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Russ Latino
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February 10, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: Week of Feb. 6th
Updates from across Mississippi and beyond for the week of February 6th. The State of Mississippi News It is a legitimate and essential function of media to report on the decisions of lawmakers and to hold them accountable. But there is a subtle distinction between accountability and advocacy, and between accountability and opposition. When media…
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Sid Salter
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February 9, 2023
Incumbent Hosemann expected to take the fight to primary challenger McDaniel
The two will meet in the Republican Primary for Lt. Governor in August. Back in 2014, Mississippi politicos underestimated Tea Party zealot State Sen. Chris McDaniel and it almost resulted in one of the state’s most shocking political upsets. At the outset, most thought McDaniel was taking on then-incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran as…
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Matt Sharp
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February 8, 2023
Mississippi can protect children by standing for truth
Denying the truth that we are either male or female hurts real people, especially vulnerable children. Protecting the health and safety of Mississippians is one of the most important responsibilities given to the state’s lawmakers. This responsibility is even more significant when it comes to protecting vulnerable children. Our laws have long protected children from…
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Rob Hill
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February 8, 2023
Anti-transgender legislation poses unprecedented attack on parents, kids
Attacking LGBTQ+ Mississippians does not solve any problems or make life easier for working folks in this state. It is outrageous that politicians here in Mississippi, who don’t have an ounce of medical training, are now interfering with our rights as parents. They are acting as if they know how to raise and support our…
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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.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 7, 2026
Open to Religion Act fails to find legislative support during 2026 session
News
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Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
, Mike Corder, Associated Press
, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
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April 7, 2026
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
News
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Frank Corder
, Daniel Tyson
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April 7, 2026
Wicker on Iran: It’s a very consequential day
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 7, 2026
The Taste of Tradition: Amory’s Railroad Festival returns
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 7, 2026
He came for bruised reeds
Culture
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Robert St. John
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April 6, 2026
Work is not a four-letter word
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
Opinion
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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