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January 28, 2009
Early voting bill faces hurdles
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Mississippians could head to the polls two weeks before Election Day if a key piece of legislation continues advancing in the 2009 regular session. But the future doesn’t appear bright for House Bill 185 unless lawmakers find a way to compromise. Senate leaders want voter identification provisions added to the bill that…
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January 28, 2009
Republicans eager for Barbour clone
Politico, 1/28/9 He’s not a candidate. He hasn’t endorsed anyone. He doesn’t even have a vote on the Republican National Committee. But in the race for the RNC chairmanship, there’s no figure who casts a longer shadow than Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. For many longtime RNC members, Barbour, who served as chairman from 1993 to…
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January 28, 2009
Economy: Job losses add to state woes
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/28/9 The announcement Monday of thousands of new layoffs shows the depths of the recession that appears will get worse before it gets better. Some of the biggest national employers are slashing employees and here in Mississippi economists predict losses could hit10,000 to 15,000 in the next six months. All of the…
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January 28, 2009
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Facing one of their toughest votes in their political careers this week, Mississippi’s lawmakers fail to agree about an $825 billion stimulus package that aims to help the ailing U.S. economy by using tax breaks and federal spending. Although President Barack Obama lobbied Republicans in the House and Senate on Tuesday for…
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January 28, 2009
BREAKING – Republican Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr indicted by the Feds for grant fraud – updated
State Auditor Stacey Pickering gets an assist . . AG Jim Hood nowhere to be found (again)
By Alan Lange 1/28/9
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January 28, 2009
Senator Chris McDaniel’s Weekly Legislative Report
Week three of the 2009 legislative session witnessed the reemergence of several important, but contentious issues. The issues of private property rights and eminent domain abuse were among them, as we are currently debating Senate Bill 2230. Just over three years ago, the United States Constitution was judicially amended by a vote of 5-4 in…
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January 28, 2009
Delta adds air service to Columbus area
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/27/9 Delta Airlines will offer new air service from Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus to Memphis International Airport. “The ongoing job creation efforts in the Golden Triangle are a model for success in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast,” Sen. Thad Cochran said in a news release. “This development will aid existing industry…
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January 28, 2009
Sealing the deal
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/28/9 The state of Mississippi has upheld its end of the bargain to keep Cooper Tire an economic linchpin in Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi. The 1,200 employees who work there and the hundreds more that rely on the company indirectly for their livelihoods got good news just before Christmas…
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January 28, 2009
House passes Cooper Tire incentive bill
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/28/9 Despite some grumbling by its members, the Mississippi House passed by a 117-4 margin Tuesday legislation designed to ensure Cooper Tire keeps its Tupelo plant open. House Ways and Means Chairman Percy Watson, D-Hattiesburg, told House members the legislation “is a time-sensitive economic development proposal.” Watson said it will…
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January 28, 2009
Cigarette tax debate goes on today
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Legislation raising tobacco taxes is expected to face more debate today, but despite early optimism Tuesday, there is no consensus on how high the tax should be or how the money should be spent. Negotiations between House and Senate leaders that appeared promising ended Tuesday with no agreement. Senate leaders had warmed…
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January 28, 2009
No JATRAN cut, riders told by mayor, council
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Jackson city leaders promised a room full of JATRAN bus riders Tuesday they would not be left without public transportation. Bus riders packed the City Council chamber for a public hearing on a plan to cut four routes and reduce the remaining bus service. “It is very clear that we’re being premature…
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January 28, 2009
MS Delegation on bailout – Thompson-“Yes”, Harper/Taylor-“No”, Childers-“I dunno”
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package Republican 3rd District Rep. Gregg Harper plans to vote “no” when the House considers the bill, probably today. “I have always been taught when you dig yourself into a hole, the best way to get out is to stop digging,” Harper said. “The Democrats’ plan includes wasteful government…
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Maxwell appointed USDA State Director by President Trump
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Senator Wicker on Trump’s budget request: President’s advisors “were apparently not listening”
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Ole Miss pulls support of Oxford Pride Parade citing new DEI law
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 2, 2025
He promises you
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Susan Marquez
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May 1, 2025
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in May 2025
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 1, 2025
The mighty one
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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