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Frank Corder
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January 26, 2020
CORDER: Fiscal, Political Realities Align Against Medicaid Expansion in Mississippi
Barring significant financial or political changes in the State of Mississippi, Medicaid Expansion in the Magnolia State is unlikely any time soon. Under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, the federal government agreed to pay for the entire cost of Medicaid expansion for the first three years after its passage. However, states were required to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 24, 2020
Sen. Wicker on Impeachment: “This is a narrow attempt to remove Donald Trump from office in an election year”
This week, U.S. Senators have heard the case for Impeachment against President Donald Trump as presented by Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s appointed House Managers. Y’all Politics caught up with Mississippi’s senior U.S. Senator Roger Wicker as the Senate was in recess. Wicker said he doesn’t think the arguments made thus far warrant removal of the President,…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
State Rep. Doug McLeod benched by House Leadership
State Rep. Doug McLeod (R-HD 107) was appointed to only one committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives by Speaker Philip Gunn this week, a move that can only be seen as signaling the House Leadership’s displeasure with the George County legislator. McLeod was arrested in May 2019 on domestic violence. At the time of…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
How sustainable is the 13th Check?
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) annual cost of living adjustment, otherwise known as the ’13th Check,’ has grown nearly $400 million over the last decade. At that rate of increase, the 13th Check could exceed $1 billion before the end of the next decade due to the manner in which the benefit…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 1/24/20
Gov. Reeves visits Parchman, addresses problems I want to thank the good people at Parchman working to make a difference. They are doing their absolute best in tough circumstances. As we work to root out corruption and incompetence, we can’t forget those that are maintaining order today. 3/6 pic.twitter.com/cjoouLpBaR — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) January…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
2020 State of the State set for Monday night
Legislators and state officials will gather at the Mississippi State Capitol in a Joint Session on the floor of the House and Senate for the 2020 State of the State address given by Governor Tate Reeves. This will be Reeve’s first time to give the address. In attendance will be First Lady Elee Reeves, dignitaries,…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2020
Speaker Gunn gives MS House Democrats a seat at the table
There are 44 Democratic members of the Mississippi House of Representatives, or roughly 36% of the chamber. Nearly that same percentage of Democrats were named by Republican Speaker Philip Gunn to help lead House Committees for the next four years. Gunn announced the House Committees on Thursday morning, insuring Republicans maintained strong control over key…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Governor Reeves talks MDOC crisis and immediate actions to restore order
Governor Tate Reeves answered questions on Thursday regarding the current crisis within the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The situation has escalated in the last few days. Two inmates were pronounced dead at Parchman of what look to be homicides. Two other inmates were found hanged in their cells. Officials are classifying them as suicides. Reeves…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith congratulate Mississippi 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
DeSoto & Madison County Youths Will Represent State, Receive $10,000 Scholarships U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Bobby Current of Olive Branch and Alex Stradinger of Ridgeland on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Current and Stradinger will join Wicker and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Wicker Keeps Focus on Future Workforce
Gulfport Business Leader Describes Hiring Challenges to Senate Committee U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, yesterday chaired a hearing to consider nationwide efforts to recruit, hire, and train a skilled labor force to build out the nation’s 5G wireless network. Wicker invited Jimmy Miller, President and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Mississippi House of Representatives announces committee assignments
The Mississippi House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive list of committee assignments for the next term. At first glance, it seemed less changes were made to committee chairmanships in this chamber than the Senate. This could be due to no change being made in Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn. A few committees were…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Congressman Michael Guest Awarded “A” Rating from Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard
Today, Mississippi’s Third District Congressman Michael Guest received an “A” rating from the new Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard. This “A” rating measures Congressman Guest’s record—including votes, co-sponsorships of key legislation, congressional letters and other pro-life work during the first session of the 116th Congress. “The Susan B. Anthony List’s New Pro-Life Scorecard takes…
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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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