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February 10, 2017
Bill to move Dept of Mental Health under Governor passes MS Senate 25-24
Mental health bill barely passes in Senate A bill squeaked by in the Senate 25-24 that would give the governor the authority to appoint the executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. The bill was held on a motion to reconsider, which means it could come back for another vote by Monday’s deadline…
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February 10, 2017
Congressman Trent Kelly meets with constituents over #Obamacare repeal concerns
Kelly hears concerns over ACA repeal U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly met Thursday with a small group of constituents to hear concerns over efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Kelly, a Republican congressman, privately met at his Tupelo field office with approximately 15 residents of Columbus, Oxford and Tupelo. The Daily Journal was not allowed…
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February 10, 2017
HARRISON: Revenue shortfall helped Gov. Bryant change his mind on lottery, internet sales tax
BOBBY HARRISON: Revenue shortfall forcing differing thinking from Mississippi leaders Is it any surprise the governor has changed his mind on the lottery and the internet sales tax considering he has been forced to cut budgets four times within a 12-month period and dip into the rainy day fund twice? The total of the four…
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February 10, 2017
MS Senate bill would allow questions of immigration status
Mississippi bill: Let police ask about immigration status JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi Senate has approved a bill saying local governments and public colleges can’t stop their employees from asking whether a person has entered the United States illegally, and can’t try to grant people who have entered illegally any special status. Thursday’s vote…
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February 10, 2017
Speaker Gunn, Lt. Gov. Reeves issue statement on status of Education Funding Bill
RELEASE Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Status of Education Funding Bill JACKSON – “We are dedicated to revamping the current formula, which is seriously flawed and needs to be replaced with a plan that focuses on student needs in the classroom,” said Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Lt. Governor…
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February 10, 2017
Legislature skips bills aimed at #MAEP reform
No move on school money, raising questions about what’s next JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The future of rewriting Mississippi’s school funding formula is in doubt after legislators failed to act on bills that could have made changes. Both the House and the Senate skipped bills that could have allowed overhauls of the Mississippi Adequate Education…
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February 10, 2017
Lottery bill dead, dead but not dead, dead, dead quite yet in 2017 #msleg
Mississippi lottery bill fails, but another could pop up JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The odds of Mississippi getting a state lottery this year are slim. A lottery bill died because the House did not consider it before a Thursday deadline. But its sponsor, Republican Rep. Mark Baker of Brandon, says there’s still a possibility that…
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February 10, 2017
MS Senate passes bill prohibiting sanctuary cities
MS Senate votes to prohibit sanctuary cities MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) – On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate voted to prohibit sanctuary cities in the state. Senate Bill 2710 will prohibit towns, counties, or universities from “purposefully defying federal immigration laws.” Sponsored by Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, the bill passed in a 32-16 vote. WLOX 2/9/17
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February 10, 2017
Rep. Jay Hughes (D) loses MS House bill reading case against Speaker Gunn at MSSC
MS House Speaker wins “demon chipmunk” legal battle The Mississippi Supreme Court says it has no power to settle a dispute over a machine that some state legislators called the ‘”demon chipmunk.” WLOX 2/10/17
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February 9, 2017
Haley Barbour joins the army of casino lobbyists in Georgia
A high-powered Republican joins the army of casino lobbyists in Georgia Barbour is among a half-dozen lobbyists boosting Wynn, a group that also includes former state Rep. Ed Lindsey. They are but a small fraction of the larger legion of pro-gambling lobbyists in the halls of the statehouse. In all, about 40 lobbyists working for…
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February 9, 2017
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves thanks Sen. Hill for school cursive bill
Thanks to Sen. @angelabhill1 for ensuring Mississippi students can read this. SB 2273 heads to the House. pic.twitter.com/QjUZPQzvit — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) February 8, 2017 2/8/17
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February 9, 2017
Sen. Thad Cochran on new AG Jeff Sessions: He’ll ensure our laws are enforced fairly and justly
Voted tonight to confirm Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. I know he'll ensure our laws are enforced fairly and justly. — Senator Thad Cochran (@SenThadCochran) February 9, 2017 2/8/17
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 29, 2025
Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million
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Frank Corder
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December 29, 2025
Kermit the Frog to be featured on Mississippi’s Rose Parade float
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Daniel Tyson
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December 29, 2025
$44 million in federal roadway funding awarded to 5 Mississippi communities
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 29, 2025
Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl
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Robert St. John
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December 29, 2025
Showing up for Christmas
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Matt Friedeman
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December 29, 2025
Do you believe the best is yet to come?
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Russ Latino
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December 29, 2025
Tucker Carlson’s jihadi apology tour is despicable
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Sid Salter
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December 24, 2025
Slain director Rob Reiner made a complex but necessary film in Mississippi in the 1990s
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Donna Akers
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December 23, 2025
The joy of learning has been lost. It’s time to bring it back
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