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Anne Summerhays
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January 4, 2023
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves qualifies for re-election
Reeves will run for a second term in 2023. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed his qualifying papers at the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters to run for re-election. Governor Reeves, a Republican, won the seat in 2019 after his party primary went to a runoff. He then defeated former Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 4, 2023
Lawmakers return to the Capitol for start of 2023 Legislative session
Priorities include considering a modified school year, postpartum care, returning more money to Mississippians and addressing issues in the adoption and foster care process. Lawmakers gaveled in Tuesday at the Mississippi State Capitol for the start of the 2023 Legislative session. The House and Senate will work for 90 days, give or take, to establish…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court appoints new members to Advisory Committee
The state’s high court adds four to the Rules Advisory Committee and reconfirms two others. The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed new members to the Advisory Committee on Rules. Two new judges and two new attorneys will now serve on the Committee. The Committee on Rules serves to advise the Supreme Court on any needs…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 29, 2022
PEER recommends changes in Mississippi’s ESA Program as 127 students are waitlisted
The purpose of the Education Scholarship Account program is to offer parents of children with disabilities educational financial assistance. In December, the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER Committee) released its report titled “2022 Statutory Review of Mississippi’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Program.” According to the report, the purpose of the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 27, 2022
Election integrity, anti-ESG, food security among legislation state officials championing during 2023 session
State Auditor White, Ag Commissioner Gipson, Treasurer McRae, and Secretary of State Watson spoke with Y’all Politics ahead of legislative session. On January 3rd, lawmakers will gavel in for the 2023 Mississippi Legislative session. Statewide elected officials spoke with Y’all Politics about legislation ideas from their offices as well as policy issues they will be…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 26, 2022
New Mississippi State Supt. of Education considers improvements as legislative session nears
Dr. Taylor is set to begin work January 17. He says he’ll work cooperatively with lawmakers to align MDE priorities with their legislative agenda. In November, Dr. Robert Taylor, a 30-year veteran educator and deputy state superintendent for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, was named Mississippi’s new State Superintendent of Education. He will assume…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 26, 2022
Inmates in Mississippi prisons cost over $59 per day
The cost per inmate day is based on security requirements, medical, food, facility management and maintenance, and administrative costs. During its 2012 Regular Session, the Mississippi Legislature passed H.B. 440, which requires the cost per inmate day calculation to occur every two years and requires development of a current cost-based model for the calculation. In…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2022
117th Congress heads home, sends $1.7 trillion spending package to President
Mississippi’s Thompson, Wicker vote in favor of the bill as Hyde-Smith, Kelly, Guest and Palazzo oppose it. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 225-201 to pass the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package the U.S. Senate officially passed the day before, avoiding a Christmas break government shutdown that would have ensued at midnight when…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 23, 2022
PEER reviews recently passed Parkers Law aimed at curbing fentanyl deaths
The new law provides harsher punishments for individuals who sell fentanyl or items laced with the drug that led to death. The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER, recently reviewed a bill passed in 2022 called Parkers Law. The bill ultimately increases the penalty for anyone who knowingly sells or profits…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2022
State Rep. Miles will not seek re-election to the House in 2023
Miles, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2012, will run for Scott County Chancery Clerk instead. State Representative Tom Miles will not seek re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives where he was served since 2012. Miles, a Democrat, announced his decision on his Facebook page on Thursday, telling constituents that serving…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 22, 2022
Gov. Reeves appoints Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge
Judge Touchstone will replace Tony Mozingo who announced he was stepping down in October. Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge. “Judge Touchstone has had a long and distinguished career in the legal field,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I personally witnessed his strong leadership skills in…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 22, 2022
PEER Committee releases review of Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund
In FY 2022, MDA expended approximately $16 million from the Tourism Advertising Fund, primarily on advertisements promoting tourism in Mississippi. The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER Committee) released its report titled FY 2022 Annual Report: A Review of the Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund on Thursday. The Mississippi Development…
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025
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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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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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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 17, 2025
Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years
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Alistair Begg
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December 17, 2025
Should Christians tithe?
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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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