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August 6, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/6/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Opportune Time for PERS and the Legislature To Strike a Grand Bargain Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system had a banner year for its investments in fiscal 2021 and the financial breathing room could be a springboard for real reform that…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 5, 2021
Mississippi sees increase in COVID-19 vaccinations as cases rise
Vaccinations increased last week for the first time in 3 months as Delta variant surges. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, a total of 2,223,699 vaccines have been administered in the state of Mississippi. Of that, 1,239,869 Mississippians have received the first dose while 1,043,017 residents have been fully vaccinated. The MSDH said around…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 5, 2021
Congress works through infrastructure bill with billions in additional investment
Mississippi cities, counties and the state to receive funds. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act currently totals at $550 billion and gives U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg autonomy over roughly $105 billion of new spending that has reached $274 billion in the bill. At this point, the majority of the bill is based on traditional…
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Frank Corder
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August 5, 2021
Ag Commissioner previews inaugural MS Ag and Outdoor Expo
Expos features booths, food, music and more. Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson joined Y’all Politics on Thursday to give us a preview of the inaugural Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo. The event is hosted by The Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks and presented by Southern AgCredit, will be held at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 5, 2021
Opportune Time for PERS and the Legislature To Strike a Grand Bargain
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum Long-term consequences of doing nothing spell disaster for future retirees, taxpayers. Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system had a banner year for its investments in fiscal 2021 and the financial breathing room could be a springboard for real reform that ensures its long-term viability. The goal of any reform is to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 5, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/5/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Shhh…Don’t highlight Medicaid fraud. It makes Medicaid Expansion efforts tougher, advocates say. In a Clarion Ledger article, MCJ advocacy director Beth Orlansky said that “highlighting the alleged fraud will only serve to feed the calls for even stricter Medicaid regulations and…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 4, 2021
Over 75 amicus briefs filed in support of Mississippi
Legal scholars, doctors, democratic and female state lawmakers, Governors, Attorneys General, and Members of Congress submit amicus briefs. More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after 15 weeks. Before this fall, the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will be argued…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 4, 2021
Does your college student need additional insurance? MS Insurance Dept. offers tips.
Auto, renters, life and health insurance policies should be considered when college students return to school. The Mississippi Insurance Department says all college students should consider some type of insurance coverage while they are at school. Depending on their situation, a student may need auto, renters, life and health insurance policies. For example, MID says…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 4, 2021
U.S. Senate committee approves additional $70.4 million in military construction projects
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding of $70.4 million in military construction projects. The projects that will receive additional funding included the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg and the 172 Airlift Wing at the Jackson International Airport. The committee approved the funding as part of the…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 4, 2021
Hyde-Smith announced committee approval of $20.7 million to advance Yazoo Pumps
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced committee passage of an appropriations measure. Sen. Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee that developed the FY2022 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the bill 25-5. This measure includes funding to support flood control and water infrastructure…
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Frank Corder
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August 4, 2021
Shhh…Don’t highlight Medicaid fraud. It makes Medicaid Expansion efforts tougher, advocates say.
Mississippi ACLU, Center for Justice really don’t want Medicaid beneficiary fraud reported on by State Auditor. On Monday, the Mississippi State Auditor’s office released the Single Audit of federal funds that are being used by Mississippi agencies. Included in the audit was a comparison of the income that Medicaid recipients reported to the Division of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 4, 2021
Rep. Yancey talks CON laws in Mississippi and potential for changes
State Rep, Lee Yancey joined Y’all Politics on Tuesday to discuss possible reforms to Certificate of Need (CON) laws by the Mississippi Legislature in the 2022 session. The existing structure limits competition in the marketplace, yet enjoys backing routinely from hospitals and other industry lobbyists. Rep. Yancey says enhancing the level of competition in the…
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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