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March 2, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 3/2/20
WTOK – Deadline week for absentee voting If you live in Mississippi, this is the deadline week to vote absentee for the March 10th primary election. The Circuit Clerk’s office will be open Saturday March 7th from 8am to noon. Make sure to check your calendars to make sure you are able to vote in…
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Frank Corder
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February 28, 2020
Reps. Palazzo and McNerney Call for Day to Commemorate Desert Storm Veterans
To honor the men and women who served during Operation Desert Storm, Congressmen Steven Palazzo (MS-04) and Jerry McNerney (CA-09) introduced H. Res. 876, expressing support for the designation of February 28th as ‘‘Desert Storm Veterans Day.” As the final effort to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi troops, Operation Desert Storm successfully pushed back Saddam Hussein’s…
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Frank Corder
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February 28, 2020
Attorney General Fitch Announces Expansion of Executive Team
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the hiring of additional Division Directors within her Office. These executive team members consist of attorneys and professionals from both state and federal governments. Below is the list of new directors, along with the divisions that they will lead: Tommy Goodwin – State Agencies Division Candace Mayberry – Public Integrity…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 28, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/28/20
YP – Mississippi voters could decide state Constitutional amendment on how Governor is elected Amendment to MS Constitution on election of Governor passes @MSHouseOfRep, Senate Committees #msleg “I believe it is time to do away with this Jim Crow era law and let the people decide,” Rep. @FredShanks. https://t.co/nN9PQHqKX9 — Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) February 27,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Bill of the Day: Mississippi’s state book, the Holy Bible
We wouldn’t be in the Bible Belt without at least one bill to designate the Holy Bible as the state book of Mississippi. Authored by Rep. Miles, the submission of HB 203, this is not the first time a piece of legislation like this has graced the Capitol. Over at least the last few years,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Human trafficking bill to address gaps in service survives committee deadline
The House Judiciary B Committee took up this year’s Human Trafficking related bill on Thursday morning and then members addressed the bill on the floor passing it by a vote of 89 to 18 . HB 1559 is an act that would address gaps in service for minor victims of trafficking through a statewide coalition…
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2020
Amendment to MS Constitution on election of Governor passes House, Senate Committees
Should the Governor of Mississippi be elected by the popular vote alone? That is what House Concurrent Resolution 47 authored by Republican State Rep. Jim Beckett seeks to do through an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution. The current requirement to be elected to Governor directs that a candidate must gain a majority vote and win…
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2020
Congressman Thompson Announces FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
U.S. Rep. Thompson Congressman Thompson Announces FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The FY 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those described under section 501(c)(3) of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
Optometrists seeking legislation to remove barriers on scope of practice
It is becoming a popular topic of the 2020 Legislative Session and revolves around allowing licensed Optometrists to practice at the full capacity of their training. There are two bills presented this session pertaining to the issue and it is still unclear whether or not they will survive the committee deadline next week. When you…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 27, 2020
House hearing on reforming wine sales gets input from both sides
Debates continue this year on new ways to regulate the alcohol market in Mississippi. Two pieces of legislation, SB 2531 and HB 981, would allow for grocery stores to apply for a retailer’s permit to sell wine. The Temperance subcommittee chaired by Rep. Hank Zuber met on Wednesday to hear from both sides. Many who…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 27, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/27/20
The Parents Campaign pushes back on special needs bill Please ask Senate Education Committee to CLOSE LOOPHOLE IN SB 2594 THAT ALLOWS VOUCHERS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLS. The loophole lets private voucher schools dodge key provision requiring them to offer special education services per student’s IEP. Contact info:https://t.co/v6IlBOd07e pic.twitter.com/h7ptXhLmlw — The Parents’ Campaign (@ParentsCampaign) February 26,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 26, 2020
Controversial bill involving State Auditor’s office and government assistance beneficiaries passes House
After nearly two hours of debate, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed SB 2257. This bill allows for the State Auditor of Mississippi to examine tax returns of individuals who receive benefits like Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and others. A strike all was added and approved on the bill before it was…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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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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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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