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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2020
Seven MS House Democrats endorse Bloomberg for President
Seven Democratic members of the Mississippi House endorsed former New York City Mayor and Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg on Thursday. The lawmakers endorsing Bloomberg are: Rep. Bo Brown of Jackson Rep. Oscar Denton of Vicksburg Rep. John Faulkner of Holly Springs Rep. John Hines of Greenville Rep. Abe Hudson of Shelby Rep. Hester Jackson-McCray of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 14, 2020
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Presents 2020 Agenda
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) presented their policy agenda for 2020 on Wednesday. The caucus’ purpose is for the “advancement, and when necessary, the defeat, of legislation impacting Mississippi’s African American population,” and consists of members of the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives. As for healthcare, the MLBC acknowledged heir “failure” in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 14, 2020
Clergy for Prison Reform urge lawmakers to pass corrections reform bills
As lawmakers decide what to do with the struggling corrections system, members from the Clergy for Prison Reform organization met at the Capitol on Thursday to share their hopes for prison reform before the end of the 2020 Legislative Session. Mayor of Magnolia, and formerly incarcerated Dr. Anthony Witherspoon, spoke of the great need to…
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/14/20
It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means #mslegvalentines on Twitter Follow the hashtag today for some Valentine’s fun. Here are few notable mentions from previous years… Gunn’in for your love #mslegvalentines pic.twitter.com/l13EIHSUBr — Fair Politics (@FairPoliticsMS) February 14, 2016 I’d like to make you my point of personal privilege #mslegvalentines — MS Statewatch (@MSStatewatch) February 14,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2020
Palazzo Joins Lawmakers to Introduce Bill to Provide GI Bill Benefit Parity
Today, U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Mike Levin (D-CA), and Tim Ryan (D-OH)announced the introduction of the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020, bipartisan legislation to provide parity in GI Bill benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who increasingly conduct similar training and missions as other service members, but do not receive…
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Frank Corder
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February 13, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against limiting President’s war powers in Iran
Eight Republicans in the U.S. Senate crossed over and voted with the Democratic minority to support a Joint Resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. Essentially, this action seeks to limit President Donald Trump from ordering future…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2020
Bill of the Day: You can carry your gun, but you can’t carry your knife
So, you took the class, passed the background check and received your concealed carry license through the state of Mississippi. Now you’re ready to take your firearm (almost) anywhere you go. While you might be able to carry a loaded weapon with this license, if this bill passes you’ll have to leave your knives at…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Sets Special Election for House District 88
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that a special election will be held on April 21 to fill the vacancy in House District 88. The qualifying deadline for District 88’s special election is March 2. If no candidate receives a majority of votes cast on April 21, there will be a runoff election held on May…
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Editor
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February 13, 2020
If Mississippi is going to deregulate wine sales, let’s do it all the way
I like wine. A lot. I’m fortunate to really enjoy it in a generally healthy way, which I don’t take for granted. But I really like wine. There is a well-moneyed effort percolating in the Mississippi legislature to allow wine sales in grocery stores. Sounds simple enough. But the regulatory underpinnings make this a lot…
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Frank Corder
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February 13, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/13/20
WLOX – MDHS discusses largest embezzlement scheme in state history, upcoming policy changes It was one week ago that the news broke of what’s been called the largest public embezzlement case in state history… …Uncovering the scheme goes back further than you may realize. Executive Director John Davis was two-and-half-years into his time as head…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2020
Lawmakers take on balance billing amendments in the House
This year lawmakers will take on an oversight from a 2013 bill that prohibited balance bills in which the insured assigns his or her benefits to the medical provider. This year, members will be tasked with putting someone in charge of regulating that and the responsibility looks to fall on Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. HB…
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Frank Corder
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February 13, 2020
Congressman Guest denounces Legislation that would protect criminals from deportation
On Wednesday, Congressman Michael Guest spoke on the House floor against the New Way Forward Act, a bill intended to “reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States.” The legislation would establish numerous new protections that illegal immigrants could claim for immediate release into the United States. In addition, the bill…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2025
Coast Guard returning full operations to its Pascagoula station
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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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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Susan Marquez
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December 26, 2025
A cure for the post-holiday blues
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Alistair Begg
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December 26, 2025
Dead-end streets
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 25, 2025
Where Christmas comes to life: Mississippi’s growing role in holiday movies
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Sid Salter
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December 24, 2025
Slain director Rob Reiner made a complex but necessary film in Mississippi in the 1990s
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Donna Akers
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December 23, 2025
The joy of learning has been lost. It’s time to bring it back
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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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