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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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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Announces $727,000 Grant for Long Beach
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the award of a $727,092 grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure of the City of Long Beach. The RESTORE Council approved the RESTORE Act project, the goal of which is to improve water quality for the Mississippi Sound and other coastal…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
Congressman Michael Guest Receives “True Blue Award” from the Family Research Council
Award is based on 100% record on pro-life, pro-family and pro-religious freedom legislation Today, Congressman Michael Guest’s campaign announced that he has received the “True Blue Award” from FRC Action which is the legislative affiliate of the Family Research Council. The “True Blue Award” recognizes Congressman Guest for his 100% voting score on pro-life, pro-family and pro-religious…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 12, 2020
Treasurer David McRae Launches 2020 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest
Winners will receive a scholarship worth up to $529 Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today launched the 2020 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Students from pre-K through 12th Grade are eligible to enter. Contest winners will receive a scholarship worth up to $529 in the form of a Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) account. “I…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
Bill of the Day: Add more days for D and F schools
Already think the school year is too long? Well, this bill would require that schools who have received a D or F accountability grade to stay in school longer. Standard school years run 180 days. This bill, HB 212, would require that those who do not meet “A, B or C” grade must be kept…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
Speaker Gunn receives Angel Award from Center for Violence Prevention
This year, the Center for Violence Prevention gave Speaker of the House Philip Gunn the Angel Award. The Center fights daily against human trafficking in the state by providing assistance to the victims. Each year, since 2011,The Center presents the Angel Award to the person or persons who have gone above and beyond to meet…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
Carly’s Law aims to protect victims of sexual abuse
UPDATE: The bill passed on the Senate floor unanimously as amended, with several Senators asking to be made co-authors of the legislation. In an attempt to protect victims of sexual abuse, Carly’s Law, SB 2009 has been filed in the Mississippi Senate. Submitted by Senator Kevin Blackwell, the bill would automatically prohibit sex offenders from…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 12, 2020
Mississippi Senators promote U.S.-grown rice in U.K. trade talks
Brexit Creates Opportunities to Export Mississippi Rice to United Kingdom, Senators Assert U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the Trump Administration to promote increased market access for U.S.-grown rice in trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom (U.K.). The Mississippi Senators are among a group of Senators from rice-producing states…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 12, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/12/20
DAILY JOURNAL – Lawmakers open to full DHS audit Auditor Shad White has called on state officials to authorize a more extensive audit of DHS, something White said would fall outside the capacities of his office. “I am also calling on the Legislature to immediately require a full forensic audit of DHS by a competent…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 12, 2020
SALTER: Is corporal punishment really the greatest problem facing Noxubee County schools?
By: Sid Salter State Rep. Carl Mickens of Brooksville is from the northern part of Noxubee County. A former Noxubee County circuit clerk and justice court judge, Mickens is a second-term Democratic lawmaker who is apparently quite popular with his home county’s voters. Rep. Mickens introduced House Bill 12 during the 2020 regular legislative session,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2020
Secretary Watson Announces Upcoming Legislation Regarding the “SIP Plan”
Secretary of State Michael Watson announced upcoming legislation regarding a proposal to transfer functions of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the Secretary of State’s Office. The “SIP Plan”, which stands for Service, Information and Professionalism, provides a roadmap to improve the way Mississippians get or renew their driver’s licenses. The SIP Plan includes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 11, 2020
MS Senate approves Auditor review of tax returns for public assistance beneficiaries
Tuesday morning, the Mississippi Senate took up SB 2257, a bill that would allow 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. It passed by a vote of 34-15. Sen. Josh Harkins, Chair of the Finance Committee, presented…
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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