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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Lt. Gov. Hosemann, Senate Education Chairman DeBar propose $210 million investment in teacher pay
Mississippi Legislature will consider teacher pay, other benefits this session, including this proposal that raises teacher pay another $4,700 on average. Following the 2021 session, Senate Education chairman Sen. Dennis DeBar held public hearings around Mississippi to compile information in order to draft a compensation package bill that would raise teacher pay. On Monday, Sen.…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 10, 2022
Mississippi graduation rate reaches all-time high as state reports historically low drop-out rate
MDE 2020-21 State Superintendent’s Annual Report shows achievements of MS schools The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2020-21 Superintendent’s Annual Report was released on Monday. The data highlights historic academic gains in recent years as Mississippi students, teachers and school leaders persisted through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite some setbacks, Mississippi students, families, teachers and school…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 10, 2022
LIPSON: The Progressive Logic of Build Back Better – and Its Dangers
Submitted by Charles Lipson “Expanding this centralized state and endowing it with still more cradle-to-grave programs is the main aim of Build Back Better.” “Build Back Better” is far more consequential than the earlier COVID relief packages. That’s why Democrats are so angry at those who blocked its passage and so determined to push it…
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Frank Corder
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January 10, 2022
Bill of the Day: Protecting little Johnny’s lemonade stand from heavy-handed city governments
Y’all Politics brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. Young entrepreneurs setting up a table on the sidewalk in front of their house selling mom’s lemonade and a fresh baked cookie hot out of the oven has been a staple of American life for generations.…
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Frank Corder
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January 10, 2022
Halfway through fiscal year, Mississippi state revenues exceeding estimates by over half a billion dollars
State collected $106.8 million above estimate in December. Halfway through the 2022 fiscal year, the Mississippi state revenues continue to outpace budget estimates. For the month of December 2021, total revenue collections were $106,793,974 or 21.22% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through December 2021 are $545,257,648 or 19.31% above the sine…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
WICKER: Biden Needs to Shift Mindset on COVID
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker We Can and Must Learn to Live with the Virus The latest wave of COVID-19 came just in time for the holidays, causing headaches for travelers and forcing some families (gratefully, not ours) to cancel family gatherings. This new wave continues to spread rapidly, with more than a million people…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
Treasurer McRae: College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Open Now
Submitted by State Treasurer David McRae This year’s contest closes on February 28 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Open Now by Treasurer David McRae What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question every child is asked at one point or another. Whether their answer is “Princess” or “President,” let them…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 7, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill expected to be considered by Mississippi Legislature next week
The main sticking point as of late has been the amount of product allowed to patients at any one time, something lawmakers don’t expect to change despite Governor Reeves’ urging. When the 2022 legislative session gaveled in on Tuesday, lawmakers were met with a plethora of important issues to discuss before they Sine Die, perhaps…
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Frank Corder
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January 6, 2022
Mississippi House passes Congressional Redistricting plan
Bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Mississippi House of Representatives passed the Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee’s proposed “Magnolia 1” Congressional Redistricting plan today by a vote of 76-42. READ MORE: Mississippi Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee proposes new Congressional maps Rep. Jason White (R) presented the bill, HB 384, outlining the proposed changes necessitated…
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Frank Corder
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January 6, 2022
WATERS: How has National Council for the Social Studies influenced new MDE standards?
Submitted by Kacee Waters Public concern rightly comes from the mention of NCSS as resource for new curriculum, says public school mom and Ocean Springs School Board member. There has been much concern expressed as of late over the Mississippi Department of Education’s new social studies standards. MDE developed and adopted similar social studies standards…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Congressional Redistricting to hit Mississippi House floor Thursday
The plan was passed out of both chambers’ Rules committees on Wednesday. Qualifying for 2022 midterms is already underway. The Mississippi House Rules Committee unanimously passed the Congressional Redistricting plan put forward by the Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee out of committee today. The plan is to have the full House consider HB 384 on Thursday.…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Hosemann anticipates Mississippi Senate will have a tax relief bill this session, not a “tax swap” bill
The Lt. Governor’s comments align more with Governor Reeves than Speaker Gunn. Over the last year, there has been a question of whether or not Mississippi will join the trend of states lowering and cutting taxes. However, it is unclear if Governor Tate Reeves, Speaker Philip Gunn, and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann can find a…
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Daniel Tyson
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July 3, 2025
Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
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Frank Corder
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July 3, 2025
Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting
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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Richelle Putnam
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July 4, 2025
The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 4, 2025
Follow Rahab’s example
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 3, 2025
The rise of downtown Amory: A Mississippi story of heart and grit
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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July 3, 2025
Why do utility monopolies exist?
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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July 2, 2025
Is Iran poised for disruption?
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