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February 28, 2011
AP – Union bargaining not likely in Mississippi
AP – Union bargaining not likely in Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. — Whenever Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has asked lawmakers to weaken benefits for state employees, his proposals have met little resistance from workers. Mississippi is among those states – many in the South – where most government employees do not have the right to collective…
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February 28, 2011
Barbour sees no baggage on race issues
Barbour sees no baggage on race issues DES MOINES, IOWA — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he carries no political baggage because of his positions on racial issues. The issue flared as recently as last week when Barbour declined to denounce an effort by a group pushing for a license plate in honor of confederate…
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February 28, 2011
Education: A $65 million question
Education: A $65 million question Both Gov. Haley Barbour and some members of the Mississippi Legislature are attempting to play a a couple of cynical games regarding K-12 education funding. Barbour and those lawmakers are perpetuating two myths as they turn into the home stretch of crafting next year’s education budget. First, there the $65…
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February 28, 2011
CL peers into integration in Yazoo City
CL peers into integration in Yazoo City Gov. Haley Barbour drew national criticism for his praise of the Citizens’ Council, saying the group helped ensure a peaceful integration in his hometown of Yazoo City. Barbour, who has presidential aspirations, later came back with a statement in which he called segregation and the Citizens’ Council “indefensible.”…
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February 28, 2011
Jerry Mitchell – What are Barbour’s chances?
What are Barbour’s chances? Gov. Haley Barbour clutches powerful playing cards in his possible presidential bid. He charms fellow Republicans, excels at fundraising and possesses an unrivaled Rolodex of political connections. “He is highly regarded all over the country, and that’s a unique thing for Mississippi,” said Jim Herring, who served as chairman over all…
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February 28, 2011
AP Analysis: Personal ties matter in Miss. politics
Analysis: Personal ties matter in Miss. politics Mississippi is still a small enough state that personal connections matter greatly in politics, and that’s evident when ex-lawmakers visit the Capitol. Members of the House and Senate put aside partisan differences to cheer their former colleagues, often saving the loudest applause – and the occasional waving of…
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February 28, 2011
FireMccoy – From Their Own Mouth
FireMccoy – From Their Own Mouth If you are one of those out there thinking, “You guys on here, you don’t know what you’re talking about. There’s no concerted effort to push liberal ideas by Mississippi Democrats, especially Speaker McCoy. He’s a good conservative. Why are you attacking McCoy and the Boys?” Glad you asked.…
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February 28, 2011
Redistricting maps under way
Redistricting maps under way Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, said the five senators who represent the Delta are lobbying the leadership to ensure the map does not lead to a loss of representation for that part of the state, even though the districts will have to grow to take in population centers. The three counties he…
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February 28, 2011
MS union bosses set up ‘solidarity’ presser today
Solidarity Rally set for today The Mississippi State AFL-CIO will host a news conference at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, to express solidarity with the public servants of Wisconsin who are being threatened with losing collective bargaining rights. The Mississippi AFL-CIO is the state federation of labor representing more than 50,000 members of…
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February 25, 2011
Miss. Lawmakers Consider Teacher Code Of Ethics
Miss. Lawmakers Consider Teacher Code Of Ethics JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi lawmakers are debating a bill that would hold teachers accountable in the classroom. Supporters of the bill said it’s necessary to keep students safe. WAPT News has reported several stories over the past few years of teachers who had inappropriate relationships with their students…
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February 25, 2011
National Journal names Wicker 10th most conservative Senator
National Journal names Wicker 10th most conservative Senator Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has been ranked as one of the most conservative senators, a surprising development for a politician who touted his independent reputation. McCain tied for first place along with seven other Republican senators in the National Journal’s ranking of the 10 most conservative senators.…
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February 25, 2011
White House won’t grade Ken Feinberg’s performance on oil spill claims
White House won’t grade Ken Feinberg’s performance on oil spill claims WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday declined to say whether the Obama administration approves of the job Ken Feinberg is doing overseeing the oil spill claims process. Carney said the Department of Justice has expressed some concerns about, and recommended…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 6, 2025
State funding for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning down from previous year
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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June 6, 2025
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
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Daniel Tyson
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June 6, 2025
Legal fight over control of Jackson airport continues
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 6, 2025
Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
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Susan Marquez
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June 8, 2025
Langdon and Maude Schuyler Clay capture the culture of Mississippi through the lens of a camera
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Matt Friedeman
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June 8, 2025
The party called Pentecost
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Marilyn Tinnin
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June 8, 2025
Elizabeth Spencer: A Grande Dame of Southern literature
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Russ Latino
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June 6, 2025
Make America Boring Again
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Sid Salter
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June 4, 2025
Bo Robinson, appointed to PSC after jarring corruption scandals, dies at age 90
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Kimberly Ross
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June 3, 2025
The American epidemic of loneliness
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