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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Auditor’s Audit Exceptions Report shows nearly 400% increase in misspent or stolen funds during FY21 over FY20
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office showed more than 400% stolen or misspent taxpayer money in FY2021 than in FY2020. In the Auditor’s office Audit Exceptions Report for FY2021 they found nearly 400% more stolen or misspent taxpayer dollars in that year than the one before. This comes in addition to the $55.5 million a pharmacy…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Second redistricting hearing in the books for Tupelo
If you missed it, the Joint Redistricting Committee held the second redistricting hearing in Tupelo at Itawamba Community College. The joint Mississippi House and Senate committee will continue hearings throughout the month of August. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the census is accumulated. Based on this year’s numbers, Mississippi’s population is currently at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
62 schools across Mississippi will use Digital Learning Coach Program. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part of the Mississippi Connects initiative, which provides…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
NFIB announces 100 MS Legislators reach 100% in voting records
The National Federation of Independent Business shared that 100 Mississippi Legislators achieved 100% NFIB voting record for 2020-2021. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea, made the announcement on Monday. She said the total was comprised of 30 senators and 70 representatives. Click here to see the results for all legislators and an explanation of the issues.…
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Frank Corder
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August 9, 2021
MS Ethics Commission hits City of Jackson with largest fine ever for failing to provide public records
Ethics complaint was brought by WLBT. On Friday, the Mississippi Ethics Commission issued its largest fine in state history to the City of Jackson. The Ethics Commission is requiring the City of Jackson to pay $170,397.50 to reimburse the legal expenses for WLBT’s parent company Gray Television. It is also mandating that Jackson Mayor Chokwe…
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Frank Corder
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August 9, 2021
Wicker, Hyde-Smith split on ending debate over Infrastructure bill
U.S. Senate could pass the INVEST Act this week, sending it to the House for consideration. On Sunday, the U.S. Senate voted 68-29 to end debate on H.R. 3684 – the INVEST Act, otherwise referred to as Biden’s infrastructure bill – setting it up for a $1.2 trillion spending package to be approved as early…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/9/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – First legislative redistricting hearing takes place in Meridian The Legislative Redistricting committee has set hearings through the month of August all across the state to receive suggestions and recommendations as to how Mississippi should redraw district lines for voting purposes.…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 6, 2021
MS Supreme Court issues emergency order due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Court’s orders address changing circumstances and guidance provided by health authorities. Due to the pandemic, specifically the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Mississippi Supreme Court issued an emergency order late Thursday. The emergency order was issued to insure the safety of all community members and local and state judges. “In these Orders, the Court…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 6, 2021
WICKER: President Biden Has Abandoned the Border
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker 6,000 Migrants Crossing U.S.-Mexico Border Daily. Last month, federal immigration officers dropped off roughly 90 migrants at a bus station in Natchez, Mississippi, causing confusion for both the migrants and station workers. Similar drop-offs have occurred this year in Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 6, 2021
MCRAE: ABLE to Save Month
By: Treasurer David McRae August is ABLE to Save Month, a time to highlight a savings program that is very special to me and the entire team at the State Treasury. For those who are unfamiliar with the ABLE Savings Program, prior to 2014, Americans with disabilities were extremely limited in how much they were…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 6, 2021
First legislative redistricting hearing takes place in Meridian
The Legislative Redistricting Committee is holding hearings across the state. The Legislative Redistricting committee has set hearings through the month of August all across the state to receive suggestions and recommendations as to how Mississippi should redraw district lines for voting purposes. This includes the four U.S. Congressional districts as well as the 174 Mississippi…
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Daniel Tyson
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May 12, 2025
Ag Commissioner talks tariffs, trade impact on Mississippi farmers
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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May 12, 2025
Dow jumps 1,079 points and S&P 500 climbs 3.1% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
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Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
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May 12, 2025
Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs
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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
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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May 12, 2025
Ostrander needs deep pitching staffs to take Golden Eagles to new heights
Culture
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Robert St. John
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May 12, 2025
Onward toward a creative life and not an unlived life
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 12, 2025
Chosen for affliction
Opinion
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
Opinion
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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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