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February 8, 2013
Perry – Mayors want sales tax power
Perry – Mayors want sales tax power Many mayors and local officials support legislation to allow municipalities increase sales tax within its city limits, earmarked for specific purposes when 60 percent of voters approve. Rep.Jeff Smith (R-Columbus) introduced “The Citizens for Economic Development Act” in the House (HB523) and Sen. Kelvin Butler (D-McComb) introduced it…
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February 8, 2013
Auditor Pickering Releases MAEP FY 2014 Final Estimate and Recommendations
This morning, the Auditor’s office delivered the attached letter to members of the state legislature and other elected officials regarding the MAEP FY 2014 final estimate and related recommendations. By law, each year the Office of the State Auditor is required to review and verify the accuracy of the MAEP estimate that is submitted by…
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February 7, 2013
Ole Miss the talk of the sports world
Ole Miss the talk of the sports world Alabama. Ohio State. Michigan. Florida. Notre Dame. Mississippi? Ole Miss muscled in on the powerhouses that usually dominate national signing day, landing some of the most sought-after prospects in the country on college football’s annual first-Wednesday-in-February frenzy. The Rebels, coming off a promising 7-6 season in their…
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February 7, 2013
Sierra Club opposes Kemper Power plant legislation
Sierra Club opposes Kemper Power plant legislation The Sierra Club’s attorney says bills Mississippi Power wants to push through the Legislature take away the Public Service Commission’s power to regulate some costs passed to ratepayers to fund the controversial multi-billion dollar Kemper County power plant. Senate Bill 2755 has been touted by the power company…
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February 7, 2013
Jackson Jambalaya – Desoto Legislators acting like cry-babies
Jackson Jambalaya – Desoto Legislators acting like cry-babies The “Community Editor” for the Desoto Times published an article reporting several Desoto legislators complain Jackson hates Desoto County: “JACKSON — Legislation coming out of the State Capitol in Jackson is squarely aimed at undermining the state’s fastest growing and academically high achieving school system as punishment…
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February 7, 2013
PSC bill clarifies law, doesn’t strip power — supporters says
PSC bill clarifies law, doesn’t strip power — supporters says Sen. Perry Lee, R-Mendenhall, said legislation the Senate passed Wednesday does not strip away the power of the three-member Public Service Commission to regulate rural water associations, but “just clarifies” existing law. The bill, which passed the Republican-led Senate 33-16 primarily along party lines, has…
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February 7, 2013
BILL MINOR: Will Mississippi match Jindal’s and move to end corporate and individual income tax?
BILL MINOR: Will Mississippi match Jindal’s tax switch? Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana grabbed headlines last month when he told a party pow-wow the GOP had become the “stupid” party. Jindal is trying to win Brownie points for a 2016 presidential bid as a different brand of Republican. But it was what the ambitious…
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February 7, 2013
Some bills survive, some don’t as Tuesday’s deadline falls in Mississippi Legislature (list)
Some bills survive, some don’t as Tuesday’s deadline falls in Mississippi Legislature (list) Here’s a glance at the status of selected bills in the Mississippi Legislature. Tuesday was the deadline for House and Senate committees to act on general bills filed in their own chamber. There are separate deadlines for budget and revenue bills. ALIVE…
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February 7, 2013
Palazzo asks Speaker to call house to order during speech
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February 7, 2013
DeSoto Times Robert Lee Long’s news story, er editorial, claims Jackson is out to get DeSoto
Legislation aimed at punishing DeSoto Legislation coming out of the State Capitol in Jackson is squarely aimed at undermining the state’s fastest growing and academically high achieving school system as punishment for helping to defeat charter school legislation last year. That’s the view of several DeSoto County lawmakers battling a flurry of bills coming out…
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February 7, 2013
S&P hires John Keker, Dickie Scruggs’ attorney, to rep them in fraud case
Exclusive: S&P hires top defense attorney for $5 billion lawsuit Keker, who is based in San Francisco and has represented everyone from cyclist Lance Armstrong to Enron’s Andrew Fastow, was hired at the recommendation of Floyd Abrams, a prominent New York attorney who also represents the ratings firm. “John Keker is one of the great…
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February 6, 2013
SH – Early childhood education should be both comprehensive and compulsory
SH – Early childhood education should be both comprehensive and compulsory Mississippi taxpayers will be paying for remedial education for generations to come unless the state adopts comprehensive and compulsory early childhood education. That requires both the commitment and the money to put pre-kindergarten programs into every Mississippi school district. During the current legislative session,…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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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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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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Alistair Begg
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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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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