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March 21, 2016
PENDER: Legislature considering tax increases and tax cuts in a “disjointed and funky way”
Geoff PENDER: Tax debate has things upside-down in Legislature Anytime lawmakers consider raising taxes, or cutting taxes, debate gets intense. In Mississippi, the Legislature is considering both, but in a thus-far disjointed and funky way. There’s enough fear and loathing for either proposal to make its passage uncertain this late in the legislative session. This…
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March 21, 2016
Conference committees to explore MAEP changes, infrastructure funding
Possible MAEP revisions to be hammered out by handful of legislative leaders The legislative leadership has opted to follow the path of waiting to conference committee to resolve not only the possible MAEP revisions, but also the issue of whether to raise taxes for a new infrastructure improvements program in the state. “No matter who…
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March 21, 2016
Former Mississippi politicians cash out campaign funds
In Mississippi, retiring officials can pocket campaign cash She’s hardly the only Mississippi official to cash out at the end of her career. An Associated Press review shows that of 99 elected officials who have left office in recent years, as many as 25 may have pocketed more than $1,000 when they closed their campaign…
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March 21, 2016
Haley Barbour says @realDonaldTrump best positioned to win #GOP2016, will support nominee
Barbour Says He Will Back Republican Nominee Former Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour says he has no plans to endorse any of the 2016 GOP candidates for president but that he will ultimately support the nominee. In an interview with The Associated Press, Barbour said Saturday that front-runner Donald Trump is best positioned to…
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March 19, 2016
CL makes huge deal out of legislator email – still no mention of @AGJimHood counsel lawsuit
The Clarion Ledger responded in record time to a Mississippi legislator who told a non-constituent that he could “care less” about their comments regarding state policy. They even created a pithy video in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Clarion Ledger (during “Sunshine Week” no less) has not even written a blurb about a NY…
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March 19, 2016
Michel certified as SD 25 winner
Hinds & Madison Counties Certify Walter Michel Winner of Senate District 25 As of Friday, March 18th, the election commissions from both Hinds and Madison Counties have certified Walter Michel as the winner of the March 8th special election for Senate District 25. In response, Senator-Elect Walter Michel offered the following statement: “I am grateful…
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March 18, 2016
Rep. Gipson’s church security bill heads to full Senate after gaining committee approval
Guns in church bill moves forward A small group gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to urge members of the Mississippi Senate to vote against a bill that would allow churches to designate certain members to carry concealed guns in church. Later that afternoon, a Senate committee passed the bill, sending it to the full…
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March 18, 2016
Rep. Baria, MS House Democrats commend House Republicans for working with them
House Democrats Commend Speaker of the House for Compromise Two weeks after the rule of Points of Personal Privilege were reinstated in the House, Speaker Philip Gunn finds himself under the comments of democrats again, but this time, it’s to give kudos on moving forward. “How the legislature conducts itself plays significantly into our ability…
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March 18, 2016
MS Sens. Wicker, Cochran and Cong. Palazzo oppose Obama #SCOTUS nominee
Mississippi lawmakers respond to Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Obama chose Judge Merrick Garland on Wednesday to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court. Lawmakers such as Senator Roger Wicker, Congressman Steven Palazzo, and Senator Thad Cochran were against Obama appointing a Supreme Court Justice. WLBT 3/16/16
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March 18, 2016
MDE to regulate school restraint, seclusion
Mississippi to Regulate Restraint and Seclusion of Students The Mississippi Board of Education is moving forward with a statewide policy that for the first time regulates when students can be physically restrained or placed in private spaces because of behavior problems. WTOK 3/17/16
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March 18, 2016
MS House weekly summary for March 17, 2016
Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of March 14, 2016 This week, House members faced Wednesday’s deadline for original floor action on Appropriation and Revenue bills originating in the House, and Thursday’s deadline of reconsideration on Appropriation and Revenue bills originating in the House. House members also began addressing Senate bills toward the end…
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March 17, 2016
MS Senate budget increases education spending
MS Senate approves budget that would boost education funding The state senate passed a $6.2 billion general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2017 on Wednesday that includes a $55 million boost to public education. Under the proposed budget, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program would add $40 million to its $2.3 billion budget. State universities would…
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December 18, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 18, 2025
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign $901 billion defense spending bill backed by Mississippi delegation
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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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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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 18, 2025
Craving Crave: Tupelo’s dessert haven that keeps us coming back
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Alistair Begg
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December 18, 2025
A great lie about the Christian life
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 17, 2025
Newly promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding seeking stability as CFP opener vs. Tulane looms
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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