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April 8, 2016
MS House of Representatives weekly summary for April 7, 2016
Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of April 4, 2016 As the 2016 Regular Legislative Session winds down, these last few weeks will be filled with members either concurring on bills with the Senate or choosing to send the bills to conference, where the final details will be worked out with a committee comprised…
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April 7, 2016
#Kemper plant costs at almost $7 billion and rising
Kemper coal gasification plant costs rise $18M While Kemper’s in-service is approaching, at least on paper, the pricetag keeps rising. Southern, which owns Mississippi Power, the utility constructing the plant, told regulators “any extension of the in-service date beyond August 31, 2016 is currently estimated to result in additional base costs.” Those additional costs would…
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April 7, 2016
US Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) supports a ban on transfer/release of GTMO terrorists
Wicker Supports Bill to Ban Transfer, Release of GTMO Terrorists New Report Shows Increase of Former Detainees Reengaging in Terrorism U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is supporting legislation to place a permanent ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States and prohibit the closure or transfer of the U.S. Naval Station there.…
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April 7, 2016
REEVES – Legislature expands educational opportunities for students #msleg
LEGISLATURE EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves today praised the passage of a bill allowing more Mississippi students to access public charter schools to expand their educational opportunities. Senate Bill 2161 heads to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk for consideration. The legislation updates the public charter school law by allowing students in C-,…
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April 7, 2016
@paulgalloshow interviews Dickie Scruggs on new podcast
SuperTalk’s Paul Gallo interviewed Dickie Scruggs on his new Get Mo’ Gallo podcast. Click here to access the 3 part podcast. 4/6/16
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April 7, 2016
Dismemberment abortion ban heads to Governor Bryant
Mississippi House Sends Abortion Procedure Ban to Governor Mississippi would ban a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk. The House voted 85-32 Tuesday to approve Senate changes to the legislation… …The measure would outlaw a procedure called dilation and evacuation unless an abortion is required to prevent…
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April 7, 2016
Congressman Thompson (D) seeks federal lawsuit over HB 1523 from US AG
Congressman Thompson asks U.S. Attorney General to file lawsuit about HB 1523 Congressman Bennie Thompson is asking the United States Attorney General to file a federal lawsuit about House Bill 1523. Thompson, a Democrat, wants Loretta Lynch to file a lawsuit that would declare the bill known as the Religious Accommodations Act to be unconstitutional.…
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April 7, 2016
Brandon could vote on hotel/motel tax under Rep. Baker’s bill
Brandon hotels could see tax for amphitheater Hotels and motels in the city of Brandon could see a new tax after the House of Representatives passed a bill approving a 3 percent tax on proceeds from room rentals. The tax levy must be approved by 60 percent of voters in an election, according to House…
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April 7, 2016
PERRY: HB1523 restricts government interference and accommodates religious beliefs
BRIAN PERRY/More accommodation The American tradition in religion is one of restricting government interference and accommodating religious beliefs. House Bill 1523, the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, embraces both of those principles. The measure contains two sections which restricts state government from discriminating against religious organizations; four sections that prohibit government from…
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April 7, 2016
Chickasaw County school consolidation study committee bill heads to Governor
House votes to study Chickasaw County schools consolidation Chickasaw County officials would get some say over how three local school districts would be merged into a single district, under a bill heading to Gov. Phil Bryant. House Bill 991 would set up a study committee that will recommend a plan for consolidating Chickasaw County, Houston…
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April 7, 2016
18 year old seeks Forrest Co. Election Commissioner seat
18-year-old running for Forrest County Dist. 1 election commissioner Tyler Wood has now thrown his name into the hat for the position of election commissioner in district 1 in Forrest County. He is 18 years old and only recently voted for the first time. “I want to see new hope for fair elections happening again,”…
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April 7, 2016
Sen. Wicker Highlights Nation’s Shipbuilding Priorities
Wicker Highlights Nation’s Shipbuilding Priorities Seapower Chairman Reviews Concerns, Constraints Impacting Navy, Marine Corps WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Seapower, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Subcommittee hearing to review Navy shipbuilding programs in the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2017 and the Future Years…
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Frank Corder
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September 25, 2025
Ezell leading charge to create first Secretary of the Coast Guard
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Frank Corder
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September 25, 2025
Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 25, 2025
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million manufacturing facility in Marshall County
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Lynne Jeter
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September 23, 2025
Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
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Alistair Begg
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September 26, 2025
A joyful heart
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 25, 2025
SEC coaches mostly on board with new scheduling that ends some long-time annual matchups
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Marilyn Tinnin
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September 25, 2025
Mississippi Legends: Sparky Reardon – The Quintessential Dean
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Kimberly Ross
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September 25, 2025
It’s okay to trust some science
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Starla Brown
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September 24, 2025
Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream
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Sid Salter
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September 24, 2025
Mississippi’s bricks-and-mortar casinos facing unprecedented online gaming challenges
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