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April 6, 2022
SALTER: Regular session closing with chambers unable to agree on restoring initiative process
By: Sid Salter Since 1992 and at earlier points in the state’s history, Mississippi voters have been able to bypass the Legislature and engage in what has been called “direct democracy” in proposing constitutional amendments and getting them decided at the ballot box rather than at the state Capitol Building. But it appears that Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves signs largest tax cut in state history into law
Governor, Speaker look ahead for full elimination in future. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a a ceremonial signing for House Bill 531 which will deliver the largest tax cut in the state’s history. The bill will return over half a billion dollars to the people of Mississippi, eliminate the current 4% tax…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Unless Governor Reeves vetoes it, Mississippi state elected officials could see pay raise after next election
Top pay scale for certain appointed positions in state government could be lowered by 25%. It may seem counterintuitive, but the Republican legislative supermajority has agreed to dole out pay raises to Mississippi’s state elected officials following the next statewide election. If signed by Governor Tate Reeves, or if he simply allows it to become…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
MS Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund appropriation unclear
Agreement between the chambers was to put a $20 million cap in the fund, yet only $10 million was placed in the appropriations bill. Last week, both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature signed off on the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, agreeing to the conference report on HB 606 that fills the fund through an appropriation…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Governor Reeves announces new Enviva wood biomass manufacturing plant in Stone County
Enviva to create approximately 100 new jobs with a corporate investment of $250 million. Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that wood biomass producer Enviva is opening its fourth Mississippi facility by locating manufacturing operations in Bond in Stone County. The project represents a corporate investment of $250 million and will create approximately 100 direct jobs…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 5, 2022
Mississippi lawmakers agree to contract outside operators, construct new warehouse for ABC
The long-outdated Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse will be replaced with a new modern facility. The Mississippi House and Senate have come to an agreement regarding what to do with the current outdated Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse in Gluckstadt. SB 2844 will allow the state to construct a new facility to be operated by…
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Frank Corder
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April 5, 2022
Hyde-Smith: I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson to SCOTUS
Senator Hyde-Smith says Jackson’s record indicates a readiness to legislate from the bench. As expected, Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) issued the following statement on Monday regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court as nominated by President Joe…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 4, 2022
MFlex tax incentive heads to Governor for signature
The economic development bill streamlines incentives that will impact and aid in economic growth for Mississippi. The bill creating MFlex authored by Senate Economic and Workforce Development Chairman David Parker (R) was passed last week and now heads to the Governor for consideration. MFlex established under SB 2159 allows a tax credit against any state…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 4, 2022
Mississippi loses half its college graduates to brain drain within three years, OSA report shows
If the trends continue without being addressed, the State Auditor’s Office said, Mississippi’s “brain drain” is likely to worsen. On Monday, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor released a report containing data trends which show a growing number of college graduates choose to leave Mississippi as time passes. As of 2020, only half of…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 4, 2022
AG Fitch applauds Mississippi Legislature for passing bills providing new tools for fighting human trafficking, child exploitation
S.B. 2321 and S.B. 2246 now proceed to Governor Reeves for his signature into law. On Monday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch applauded the Mississippi Legislature for passing two bills, S.B. 2321 and S.B. 2246, which provide new tools for combatting human trafficking and exploitation. Both bills will head to the Governor to be signed into…
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Frank Corder
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April 4, 2022
Governor Reeves: No excuses left not to reconfirm Hopkins to Gaming Commission
Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association representing casinos says its members “trust the governor’s decision will be in the best interest of the industry and the state.” Last week, Governor Tate Reeves (R) expressed his discontent with how Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) and State Senator David Blount (D) were blocking the reconfirmation of Gaming Commission Chairman…
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Anne Summerhays
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April 4, 2022
Teacher procurement cards, school building loan fund acted on by Mississippi lawmakers
Governor Tate Reeves said last week that Mississippi is getting the job done for quality education. The same week that Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the historic teacher pay raise legislation into law, lawmakers passed Senate Bills 2422 and 2430 providing additional assistance to teachers and school leaders. Senate Bill 2422 will ensure teachers receive…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 19, 2025
Mississippi’s college baseball stars rack up honors as postseason play looms
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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May 19, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 19, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 19, 2025
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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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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 19, 2025
Middleton wins 2025 Ferriss Trophy
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Parrish Alford
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May 19, 2025
Can Ole Miss’ Bianco catch lightning in a bottle in Hoover?
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Robert St. John
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May 19, 2025
Eight weeks, fifty memories, one grateful heart
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Kimberly Ross
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May 19, 2025
The boys are not alright
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Sid Salter
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May 14, 2025
MS Gaming: Legislative standoff over off-premises online sports betting continues
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
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