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March 14, 2014
TANF drug testing awaits Governor Bryant’s signature
TANF Drug Testing Bill Sent to Governor A bill to test some Mississippi welfare recipients for illegal drugs is headed to Gov. Phil Bryant’s desk. The state Senate passed House Bill 49 Wednesday, which would require any adult applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to fill out a questionnaire. If the answers indicate possible…
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March 14, 2014
Mississippi Democrats take Southern Baptists to task over Religious Freedom bill
Another Deadline Passes as Emotions Run High As many readers of this blog know, yesterday was a big deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber. Tensions were high as several major bills ate up hours of time. At the end of the day, the Republican-led Legislature got most of what it wanted but…
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March 13, 2014
US Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announce Senate passage of Flood Insurance Bill
COCHRAN HELPS PUSH BILL TO KEEP FLOOD INSURANCE RATES LOW OVER THE FINISH LINE U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of legislation based on a bill he helped write to ensure that homeowners and communities in Mississippi are not saddled with unaffordable flood insurance rate increases as National Flood Insurance Program…
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March 13, 2014
NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT – No excuse for Sen. Melanie Sojourner’s days away
No excuse for days away When asked about her high truancy rate, Sen. Sojourner points to all kinds of excuses, most ridiculously that the office of state senator is a part-time job. She’s technically correct. Mississippi’s lawmakers are, in fact, part-time because the Legislature generally only meets once a year and usually just for a…
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March 13, 2014
Sarah Palin Endorses Chris McDaniel (@CMforUSSenate) for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Sarah Palin Endorses Chris McDaniel for U.S. Senate in Mississippi Governor Sarah Palin today announced her endorsement of Chris McDaniel, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, in his bid to unseat six-term incumbent Senator Thad Cochran. “I am truly humbled that Governor Palin has honored my request for her to join my campaign in…
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March 13, 2014
Capitol Prayer and Ministry Luncheon on 3/18 at Old Capitol Inn – Dr. Carolyn Meyers to speak
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and Chairman Ben B. James, Jr., cordially invite you to the next Capitol Prayer and Ministry Luncheon. It will be held at the Old Capitol Inn next Tuesday, March 18th at noon. The lunch is free, but you should RSVP to kparker@senate.ms.gov. Dr. Carolyn Meyers, President of JSU will be the…
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March 13, 2014
State Senator Melanie Sojourner (R-McDaniel) bends the laws of grammar in opposition of #CommonCore
YP NOTE – You can’t make this up. This is from State Senator Melanie Sojourner’s Facebook page. She is lamenting losing the argument on Common Core. She is also on the campaign team for Senator Chris McDaniel running for US Senate. Disheartened at how little our state has engaged in what has become one of…
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March 13, 2014
In symbolic vote, Democrat Sen. Hob Bryan asks for additional $60 million for MAEP and it passes
Senate seeks more money for school funding formula Lawmakers, educators debate Common Core JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Senators are supporting an additional $60 million for Mississippi’s education funding formula. The Senate voted 26-24 Wednesday to adopt an amendment to House Bill 1476 — the state K-12 budget — taking money from Medicaid and moving it…
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March 13, 2014
Mississippi Tea Party urges its members to flood Supertalk with calls over Common Core funding vote
EFFORT TO DEFUND COMMON CORE FAILS IN THE MS SENATE Sen. Hill’s amendment to an appropriations measure that would remove funding for Common Core failed this morning in the Senate. She argued clearly and logically against Common Core while fellow senators including Watson and McDaniel supported her and reminded the body that each one would…
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March 13, 2014
MS-04: Gene Taylor says Congressman Palazzo has no credibility with Dept. of Defense
Gene Taylor: Palazzo has no credibility, doesn’t know how to get things done United States congressional candidate Gene Taylor visited supporters in the Pine Belt Wednesday and said he was ready to return to Washington. “We need someone up there with the credibility with the Department of Defense to not only hang on to what…
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March 13, 2014
Senator Wicker: American people are not getting a balanced view of progress in Afghanistan
Wicker: American People Are Not Getting a Balanced View of Progress in Afghanistan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today said that “the American people have not been given a balanced view about (our) success in Afghanistan.” Wicker’s remarks came during a committee hearing on…
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March 13, 2014
U.S. Chamber honors Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo with Spirit of Enterprise Award
U.S. Chamber Honors Palazzo with Spirit of Enterprise Award Mississippi Lawmaker Recognized for Pro-Business Record WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Rep. Steven Palazzo of Mississippi with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress. “2013 was challenging,…
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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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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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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