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Courtney Ingle
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February 4, 2019
Republican Mark Baker Releases Announcement Video in the Race for Attorney General
Republican Mark Baker released a video today announcing his campaign for Attorney General of Mississippi. The video is being advertised online targeting Republican primary voters. In a blast email to supporters, Baker said, “With over 30 years experience as a lawyer, legislator, prosecutor, judge, and a proven record of fighting for our conservative principles in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
AFP-MS: We Need to be Smart on Crime and Soft on Taxpayers
Grassroots group backs a push to reform state’s criminal justice system As committees continue considering bills to pass before their Tuesday deadlines, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) has endorsed HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act, and its companion legislation, SB 2927, the Second Chances, Back to Work Act. These landmark bills, which are being considered…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Auditor’s Office Returns over $350,000 to Mississippi Taxpayers
Today State Auditor Shad White announced his office returned over $350,000 to Mississippi taxpayers on Thursday after investigations by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor determined public funds were stolen or misused. Significant amounts were recovered from John Cullen, Mary Washington, and Jerome Wyatt. The State Auditor’s Office recovered approximately $126,000 in January from…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Regulations for animal shelters could come from the Ag Commissioner’s office #billoftheday
This bill of the day would require any shelter, pet breeder, stable or kennel who are operating in the state of Mississippi, be provided adequate licensure after a proper evaluation by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, which is currently Andy Gipson. The bill, SB 2101, authored by Senator Dearing would put more safeguards in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 4, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/4/19
CLARION LEDGER – Lt. Governor candidate Hughes sidesteps campaign finance law he pushed for in 2017 Mississippi lieutenant governor candidate Jay Hughes filed a campaign finance report Thursday that appeared to violate a reform law he pushed for two years ago. The Democratic state representative’s report showed 14 payments totaling more than $100,000 to a…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Statewide candidates release campaign finance report filings
Candidates for statewide elected offices have started releasing their campaign finance reports. While the top of the ticket offices of Governor and Lt. Governor have attracted the most attention, here’s a look at some of the “down-ticket” races. SECRETARY OF STATE Michael Watson and Sam Britton are facing off to replace Delbert Hosemann as Secretary…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 1, 2019
OPINION: Families Must be Treated With More Prudence by State Lawmakers
By Stephen Lusk It was early 2018 when Lynn and Jason Albertson, Mississippi parents of a special needs child, noticed their otherwise outgoing daughter Bonnie becoming increasingly reserved. As time went on, Bonnie continued to change. Beset by obvious anxiety, she began talking to imaginary people and secluding herself to her room for extended periods…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board appoints Executive Director
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) appointed Dr. Lisa Karmacharya as Executive Director. Prior to her current post, Karmacharya served as Executive Director of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators. She has over 25 years of experience in education and has served in many roles including Superintendent, Federal Programs Director, Executive Director of Curriculum…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 1, 2019
Corrections committee discusses use of Walnut Grove
The Senate Corrections Committee is considering a bill that would reauthorize the use of Walnut Grove Correctional Facility for offenders. SB 2888 stems from renovations needed at the Mississippi State Correctional facility to Unit 29. During the September legislative budget hearing, MDOC Commissioner Pelicia hall requested $22.3 million for the renovations. At that same meeting,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 1, 2019
Bill to prevent abortions after a heartbeat is detected #billoftheday
This bill of the day, authored by Representative Robert Foster, who is also a candidate for Governor, would require a physician to listen for a heartbeat before the induction of an abortion. HB 529 defines a fetal heartbeat as the repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac. If a heartbeat is…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Catholic Dioceses adds to growing movement for school choice, ESA scholarship
The Catholic Dioceses of Jackson and Biloxi rallied at the Capitol today for lawmakers to increase the number of students that receive the ESA scholarship. In letters addressed to the legislature, the leaders of the Catholic Dioceses of Jackson and Biloxi voiced support for expanding Mississippi’s Education Scholarship Account program, which enables parents to direct their state education tax…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 1, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/1/19
WTOK – Top Republican outraises top Dem in governor’s race Candidates had a Thursday deadline to report how much money their campaigns collected and spent during 2018. In the Republican primary for governor, Tate Reeves reports having $5.2 million on hand and Robert Foster reports about $12,300. Reeves is in his second term as lieutenant…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 5, 2025
Mississippi 98% compliant as REAL ID deadline nears
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Daniel Tyson
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May 5, 2025
Crockett reminds Tougaloo grads “how to use a chair” in commencement address
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Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
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May 5, 2025
Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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May 5, 2025
Selmon under pressure to protect Mississippi State’s baseball legacy with next hire
Culture
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Robert St. John
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May 5, 2025
A spring of celebrations
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 5, 2025
The storm of God’s wrath
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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