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August 9, 2021
Mask efficacy like masking guidance is uneven at best
As the debate rages on about handling COVID from a public health perspective, and Delta-related infections have grown substantially in recent weeks, there is now a full-on effort from public health officials to push masking, particularly in educational settings as a means to slow the spread. So we’re left with a couple of major questions…
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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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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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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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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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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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Frank Corder
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December 22, 2025
Carter won’t run for Secretary of State
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Frank Corder
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December 22, 2025
Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 22, 2025
Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl
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Robert St. John
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December 22, 2025
The meaning of Christmas
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Alistair Begg
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December 22, 2025
The heart that God accepts
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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