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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
Lawmakers on standby to be at the Capitol this week for a Special Session
It is not confirmed if a special session will be called, but members have been instructed to be on standby for the possibility of being in Jackson on Wednesday and Thursday. Rumors that the Legislature would be called in for a special session on Wednesday and Thursday of this week began to swirl amongst lawmakers…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 31, 2022
Consumer Energy Alliance, Mississippi Energy Institute host Congressman Guest at roundtable event
Participants discuss effect of inflation, high energy prices on agriculture. Last week, the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and the Mississippi Energy Institute (MEI) hosted a roundtable discussion with Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The roundtable discussion focused on the impact of high energy prices on agriculture and the knock-on effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
MDHS announces fraud investigation leads to indictments in Peal River County
The individual received nearly $40,000 in SNAP benefits, when household income would make them ineligible. A Pearl River County resident surrendered to authorities on September 27, 2022, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS). Chrishauna Newton of Pearl River County received $39,354.00 in SNAP benefits…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 31, 2022
Wicker presents World War II veteran with a Combat Action Ribbon for his service
Howard “Jeff” Parker, Jr., honored in Ridgeland, Mississippi. On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) presented World War II veteran and current Ridgeland resident Howard “Jeff” Jefferson Parker, Jr., with a Combat Action Ribbon for his service. Parker was awarded the ribbon after extensive research of his service records showed he had engaged in combat while…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
Governor Reeves pushes for full elimination of income tax in 2023 session
Governor Tate Reeves is pushing for lawmakers to completely eliminate the income tax during the 2023 Legislative session. At the annual Hob Nob hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council, Governor Tate Reeves highlighted his interest in seeing a full elimination of the state’s individual income tax by the Mississippi Legislature. He also told attendees he…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Senate hearings on women, children and families show areas for improvement for Mississippi
Members of the Mississippi Senate have engaged in four separate hearings to discuss needs in the state when it comes to women, children, and families. Senator Nicole Boyd is chairing the committee and sat down with Y’all Politics to discuss the highlights of the most recent two hearings. RELATED: Mississippi Senate Study Group on Women,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Governor Reeves extends State of Emergency for Jackson water crisis
The current emergency declaration was originally set to expire at the end of October. After consultation with the leadership of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi State Department of Health, I am extending the State of Emergency regarding Jackson’s water system until November 22, 2022. Since I first declared a State of Emergency…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Group wants felon disenfranchisement in Mississippi Constitution reviewed by SCOTUS
Attorney General’s Office says they are prepared to defend the state’s constitution and its laws. On Friday, the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) announced they are filing a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to review MCJ’s challenge to the felon disfranchisement provision of Mississippi’s 1890 Constitution. “The outcome in this case – Harness v.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Sen. Josh Harkins, Rep. Trey Lamar Receive NFIB Guardian of Small Business Awards
The two lawmakers received the prestigious award from NFIB for their efforts on the behalf of small businesses. The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB bestows on lawmakers in recognition of their efforts to support small businesses. The NFIB Mississippi Leadership Council, an advisory board comprised of NFIB members, voted to present the award…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise $2.4 billion award to build LHA 9 at Ingalls
Construction on LHA 9 is scheduled to begin in December 2022. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the award of a $2.4 billion contract modification from the Department of the Navy to Ingalls Shipbuilding to construct LHA 9, a large-deck America-class amphibious assault ship. Ingalls announced that with the…
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Guest Editorial
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October 28, 2022
WICKER: Voting is an important duty of every American
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker The Mississippi Senator writes that the November 8th election will significantly shape the direction of our state and our nation. On September 18, 1787, Benjamin Franklin stepped out of Independence Hall in Philadelphia after meeting with the Continental Congress, which was drafting the new Constitution. A curious woman standing nearby…
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October 28, 2022
McRAE: Protecting Mississippi’s Finances
Submitted by State Treasurer David McRae “I remain strongly opposed to the ESG movement and will do all I can to protect Mississippi from its impact,” State Treasurer McRae writes. Over the last few years, “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) investment strategies have lured the attention of Wall Street powerhouses, but not because ESG funds…
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Frank Corder
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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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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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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
Culture
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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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