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January 29, 2009
Some fear sales will fall in tax’s wake
The Sun Herald, 1/28/9 Smokers might soon have to pay higher cigarette taxes in Mississippi, and the owner of a small grocery store in the northeastern corner of the state says he’s worried about losing cross-border customers. “If you pop a big tax on ’em, what’s going to happen is I’m going to be higher…
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January 29, 2009
Bill to sell state plane could net millions
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/29/9 Mississippi’s elected officials will have one fewer taxpayer-funded aircraft to use if a bill calling for the state’s Cessna Citation jet to be sold by competitive bids, public auction or on e-Bay survives the 2009 regular session. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Johnny Stringer said his committee will consider the measure today. Supporters…
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January 29, 2009
Rep. Gene Taylor’s comments on Lou Dobbs on the Bailout
Hotline After Dark — All For One, One For All Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS), on the WH promising blue dogs “pay as you go”: “President Obama ran on change. This isn’t change. George Bush during the height of the war cut taxes, increased spending, doubled the national debt on his watch. And this is just…
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January 29, 2009
$819B bailout passes House
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/29/9 In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the young administration’s plan to revive a badly ailing economy. The vote was 244-188, with Republicans unanimous in opposition despite Obama’s…
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January 29, 2009
Senate panel OKs 49-cent cigarette tax
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/29/9 Legislators took a major step in raising Mississippi’s cigarette tax when the Senate Finance Committee voted Wednesday for a 31-cent-per-pack increase. The legislation, which raises the tax to 49 cents per pack, now goes to the full Senate for consideration. While the measure could be taken up as early…
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January 29, 2009
Miss. bishops urging elected officials to be compassionate
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/29/9 Three religious leaders are asking Mississippi elected officials to show compassion toward the most vulnerable members of society – children, immigrants and poor people. Working through a group called Congregations for Children, the bishops are asking legislators to expand access to health care, improve the juvenile justice system, and restore millions of…
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January 29, 2009
Gulfport mayor, wife indicted in fraud
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr and his wife, Laura Jean Warr, have been indicted today on 16 counts of Katrina fraud, including charges they stole federal funds, filed false disaster assistance claims and committed insurance fraud. If convicted on all counts, the Warrs could face decades in federal prison and up to $4…
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January 29, 2009
Cuts needed to make up for shortfall in state’s tax revenue
Madison County Herald Editorial, 1/29/9 This week, I want to briefly explain what is going on with our budget so that you can understand the reasons behind the decisions the governor and the Legislature will be making this session. When the legislature convenes each year, one of the main things we do is set the…
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January 29, 2009
Minnesota’s Tubby Smith: “I’m not a candidate for any other jobs.”
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January 29, 2009
Rep. Travis Childers (D) votes “YES” on Stimulus Plan
Congressman Travis Childers Votes to Uplift Hard Working North Mississippians, Restore Economy and Create Jobs Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (D-MS) today voted to create thousands of jobs for hard working Mississippians and help restore both the national and state economy. The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1) will provide billions of…
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January 29, 2009
Rep. Gregg Harper (R) votes “NO” on Stimulus Plan
HARPER SAYS “NO” TO DEMOCRAT’S WASTEFUL STIMULUS PLAN WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) voted against an economic stimulus bill today that would ultimately cost taxpayer’s nearly $1.2 trillion in new government debt. “I wish Congress would open their eyes to the wasteful government spending that is contained in this bill and that…
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January 29, 2009
YP – Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS01) reverses course – now for bailout…after he was against it x2
Representative Travis Childers has reversed course and voted for the latest bailout bill endorsed by President Barack Obama. In a roll call vote, Childers joined 243 others in voting for the stimulus package. In a sign of solidarity, all 177 Republicans (1 absent) held firm in the House against this bill. Childers notably voted against…
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May 13, 2025
House Republicans launch marathon hearings to push ahead with Trump’s big bill
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Frank Corder
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May 13, 2025
Keating, Williams-Barnes vying to be next Mayor of Gulfport
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Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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May 13, 2025
Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader
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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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Meredith Biesinger
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May 13, 2025
Discover Mississippi: Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours
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Ben Smith
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May 13, 2025
Cotton Grove Road
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 13, 2025
The benefit of trials
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
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Roger Wicker
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May 9, 2025
Trump-Zelensky agreement could be pivotal moment toward ending Putin’s war
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