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January 7, 2008
Bill amending cigarette, food taxes in doubt for new year
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/8 Passing a law this year that would lower grocery taxes and increase cigarette taxes appears doubtful after two years of legislative debate and gubernatorial opposition – despite the bill’s bipartisan support and popularity among voters. Some legislators who pushed a bill that would halve the 7 percent grocery tax and raise the…
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January 7, 2008
Education top issue for ’08 session
The Hattiesburg American, 1/6/8 Mississippi lawmakers will be asked to pass one of the most sweeping public education reform measures in more than a quarter century when they open the 2008 legislative session Tuesday. But a less-than-rosy state economic forecast and some unpaid bills, including an $86 million Medicaid deficit, will prove difficult for any…
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January 7, 2008
Legislature ’08: Watch the process
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/8 The curtain will rise on the 2008 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature on Tuesday. Gov. Haley Barbour returns for a second term – only the second Mississippi governor since Reconstruction to succeed himself. But in leading state government, Barbour will in great measure head a rejuvenated cast of characters. The 2008…
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January 7, 2008
On Tuesday it all starts anew for government
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/6/8 The new Legislature comes to town this week, facing a lot of the same ol’ problems. But there is always a healthy optimism every four years that can give a new look-see at those same ol’ problems. Let’s hope so. As the new Legislature begins, lawmakers will be thrust into a…
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January 7, 2008
Rep. Johnson makes political waves
Rep. Johnson makes political waves In October, McCoy published a list of 62 state representatives who supported his run for speaker. Candidates need a majority of the vote — which in the House is 62 — to win the position. Johnson’s name, as well as 35 other Black Caucus members, was on McCoy’s list. The…
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January 7, 2008
McCoy’s list of 62 – It has some defections
McCoy’s supporters Tracy Arinder Willie L. Bailey Earle S. Banks Donnie Bell Edward Blackmon Jr. Billy Broomfield Cecil Brown Kelvin O. Buck Clara Henderson Burnett Credell Calhoun Kimberly Campbell Bryant W. Clark Alyce Griffin Clarke Angela Cockerham Linda F. Coleman Mary H. Coleman J. P. Compretta Dirk Dedeaux Mark DuVall Blaine “Bo” Eaton Tyrone Ellis…
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January 7, 2008
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike In 2007, South Dakota increased its cigarette excise tax by $1 per pack, and that increase has led to lower sales of cigarettes, the Associated Press reports. Sales indicate a 20 percent decline in smoking, as smokers purchased approximately 9 million fewer packs during the same 11-month…
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January 7, 2008
FOLO – A question occurs to me
A question occurs to me I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering whether RICO (the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act — here’s a quick plain-English overview of the topic) might come into play in U.S. v. Scruggs. Especially since forfeiture of corrupt gains is part of the play, isn’t the filing of RICO-based charges generally…
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January 7, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 41
Scruggs Nation, Day 41 Scruggs is already contesting Magistrate Judge Walker’s ruling in the McIntosh case that State Farm can depose him on January 15. I would expect he’s going to fight the trial subpoena even more strongly, probably on grounds that his testimony wouldn’t be relevant to the issues to be tried. Because he’s…
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January 6, 2008
DJOURNAL – McCoy merits re-election
McCoy merits re-election The speakership of the House is a powerful political position statewide, and it requires a breadth and depth of experience, plus knowledge of paramount issues, for effective management. McCoy understands fully that the House is the legislative chamber closest to the people. It is no one’s fiefdom, and it is especially, appropriately…
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January 6, 2008
Judge William Acker refuses to step aside in civil Katrina case
Judge William Acker refuses to step aside in civil Katrina case Lawyers for attorney Richard Scruggs and sisters Cori and Kerri Rigsby had asked Senior U.S. District Judge William Acker to step down. They questioned Acker’s impartiality to preside over a civil lawsuit stemming from Hurricane Katrina-related insurance documents. “It would be easy, and it…
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January 6, 2008
Former Rep. Shows running for Lott’s seat
Former Rep. Shows running for Lott’s seat Former U.S. Rep. Ronnie Shows told The Associated Press on Saturday that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Trent Lott. Shows, a Democrat who was ousted from Congress by Republican Rep. Chip Pickering in 2002 after Mississippi lost a House seat, joins former Gov.…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 15, 2025
Grant funding in 5 Mississippi counties aimed at reducing financial strain in Youth Courts
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Frank Corder
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August 15, 2025
MSU Ag report: Row crop producers in Mississippi facing a very tough road ahead
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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August 15, 2025
Retail sales rise a solid 0.5% in July from June helped by rebounding auto sales
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
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Alistair Begg
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August 15, 2025
The weight of glory
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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August 14, 2025
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
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Ben Smith
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August 14, 2025
Passing the time until deer season
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Dr. Kendall Conger
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August 15, 2025
I challenged Duke’s DEI dogma – and paid with my job
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
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Sid Salter
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August 13, 2025
Term limits: Still a tired gimmick, still disempowers voters, still weakens Mississippi
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