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July 29, 2022
WICKER: CHIPS Act to Boost Research Funding for Rural States
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker To better compete with China, Wicker says he helped negotiate the legislation to energize the U.S. chip industry and boost technological research across America. One of the biggest changes to our economy in recent decades has been our dependence on microchips. These tiny electronic devices – sometimes called semiconductors –…
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Frank Corder
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July 29, 2022
Governor Reeves addresses non-renewal of Pigott’s legal services contract with MDHS
Reeves said Mississippi doesn’t need legal representation that is focused on trying to be an informant for a “left-wing blog.” On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves thoroughly addressed the non-renewal of Mississippi Department of Human Services outside attorney Brad Pigott’s legal services contract that has sent some media outlets into a frenzy. MDHS is seeking to recoup…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 28, 2022
Second day of political speaking at the 2022 Neshoba County Fair concludes
Speakers included Governor Reeves, Secretary of State Watson, Attorney General Fitch, and more. The 2022 Neshoba County Fair, “Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty,” started on Friday, July 22, and will conclude on Friday, July 29. This year’s lineup of public and political speakers took place on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28. Thursday’s line up of political…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 27, 2022
Political speaking at the 2022 Neshoba County Fair kicked off today
Wednesday’s speakers included Lt. Governor Hosemann, Insurance Commissioner Chaney, lawmakers, and more. On Wednesday, the political speeches at the 2022 Neshoba County Fair kicked off and attendees had the opportunity to hear from sitting public officials and candidates for public office from the local and state level. The lineup of political speakers on Wednesday included: Honorable…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 26, 2022
Commissioner Maxwell, Secretary Watson express concerns with PSC updated net metering rules
PSC Commissioners Presley and Bailey joined together to pass the new solar rules. The question now is how much it will cost the average consumer. Earlier this month, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) approved amendments to the former Net Metering and Interconnection Rules by a vote of 2-1. The newly adopted rules include policies…
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Guest Editorial
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July 26, 2022
CARSWELL: Why we launched the Leadership Academy
Submitted by Douglas Carswell with MCPP “The rising generation of leaders in our state needs to mobilize and push for real change,” Carswell writes. Mississippi has had a conservative super-majority for about a decade. What do we have to show for it? To be fair, income taxes have been cut. Last year saw a universal…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 25, 2022
Biden Administration seeks to redefine definition of recession ahead of likely bleak economic report
Senator Wicker says changing the definition does not take away the pain that President Biden’s economy is inflicting on Americans. On Thursday of this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to release the second-quarter gross domestic product reading. In a statement released on July 20, the Senate Republican Policy Committee pointed out that…
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2022
MDHS justifies firing Pigott due to expiration of contract and lack of communication on strategy
Brad Pigott claimed his termination was politically motivated, but State counters that contract expired and better representation was sorely needed. Former U.S. Attorney Brad Pigott claimed on Friday that he was terminated from representing the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) in their legal actions seeking to recoup millions of misspent TANF dollars via a…
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Guest Editorial
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July 23, 2022
WICKER: Biden Mandate Hurting Military Recruitment
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker Military Loses Thousands of Service Members Over Vaccine Mandate Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine was a reminder that the world is a dangerous place. Indeed, the threats to global peace and stability continue to grow daily, with China rapidly expanding its military and Iran inching closer to a nuclear…
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Guest Editorial
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July 22, 2022
ROLLINS: Veterans Need Access to Healthcare
Submitted by T.C. Rollins “We must live up to our commitment to those who have protected our freedom and ensure their needs are met,” writes T.C. Rollins. Mississippi is known for many great things. It is home to acclaimed writers, entertainers, and athletes; Southern food and hospitality; and the birthplace of America’s music – the blues,…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 21, 2022
SBE revises policy that prohibited carrying guns in MS K-12 public schools
The State School Board approved temporary rule that would still require each local school district to have a policy concerning weapons on school premises. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted to revise a policy from 1990 regarding weapons on campus. The Board members voted to approve a temporary rule and to…
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Guest Editorial
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July 21, 2022
WILLIAMS: Virtuous Madness
SUBMITTED BY KELLEY WILLIAMS WITH BIGGER PIE FORUM “Mississippi needs some relief and sanity from the PSC. Commissioners shouldn’t be utility or Green Energy puppets,” Williams writes. The President wants convenience stores to cut profits and fix high gasoline prices. Can they? Distribution and marketing account for 5% of gasoline’s price at the pump (WSJ “Bidenomics…
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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September 22, 2026
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
News
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Frank Corder
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September 22, 2026
Boyanton swipes at Ezell over campaign contributions. Ezell’s camp calls it “a political stunt”
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 22, 2026
State Auditor seeks details on cyberattacks at UMMC, IHL
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 23, 2026
Discord and division
Culture
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Frank Corder
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September 22, 2026
A Mississippi culinary-themed float will parade through Pasadena in the 2027 Rose Parade
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 22, 2026
The house that stone built: The story of the Purvis Rock House
Opinion
Opinion
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Bill Cork
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September 22, 2026
The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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September 21, 2026
The war on women’s spaces has reached the sorority house
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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