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March 16, 2019
Is the Mississippi Senate too “white”? 5th circuit weighs in single district redistricting suit
The latest saga in the MS Senate District 22 redistricting suit came with a mixed decision from a 3 judge panel from the 5th Circuit on Friday. The judges, in a split ruling, granted a stay to the State of Mississippi regarding District Judge Carlton Reeves decision, but effectively ordered the Mississippi legislature to come…
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March 16, 2019
Trump, Bryant, Thompson, Wicker and Hyde-Smith all played big roles in Evers monument designation
Despite the social media histrionics of the last 72 hours in the wake of President Trump’s signature on a bill that designates the Medgar and Myrlie Evers national monument, it’s noteworthy to take a moment to retrace the actual steps that made the designation a reality. Governor Phil Bryant and Rep. Bennie Thompson have traded…
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Courtney Ingle
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March 15, 2019
Wicker Asks Military Leaders About Amphibious Ship Procurement Plans
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today asked top Pentagon officials about the Department of Defense budget request, which delays procurement of LHA 9 and Flight II LPDs. These amphibious ships enable Navy and Marine Corps members to launch close range attacks. LHA 9 and LPD 31…
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March 15, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 3/15/19
Wicker, Hyde-Smith split on POTUS Emergency Declaration Resolution My statement on today’s vote. ➡ https://t.co/O53027IriD pic.twitter.com/B4EHdxFsCH — Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) March 14, 2019 The President is justified in exercising his statutory authorities under the National Emergencies Act of 1976, which gives him the latitude to declare a national emergency specifically to implement an…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 15, 2019
The Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019 Passes Committee Thanks to Leadership of Congressman Michael Guest
Thursday, Congressman Michael Guest’s (MS-03) bill – the Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019 – passed the Committee on Homeland Security. During the Committee on Homeland Security’s markup of his bill, Congressman Guest expressed his appreciation for the committee’s bipartisan support of H.R.1590. “I want to thank the members of this committee…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 14, 2019
Hyde-Smith and Wicker vote opposite in resolution to overturn President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration regarding border security
Mississippi’s U.S. Senators were split in their vote on a resolution, H.J. Res 46, to overturn President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration regarding the security and humanitarian crisis on the border.. Hyde-Smith voted against the effort, while Wicker voted for it. Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, voted against a Resolution of…
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Courtney Ingle
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March 14, 2019
Special Election Results: Districts 31, 71, and 101
Special elections were held in three districts this week for Mississippi House seats. The candidates in each district had to run as independents, despite their affiliations. In House District 32, Leflore County, which was formerly held by Rep. Willie Perkins, Democratic lawyer Solomon Curtis Osborne won the seat. In House District 71, Hinds…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 14, 2019
AFP-MS: Senate Does Well to Support Second Chances
Grassroots group applauds senators for passing landmark reform Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauded the Senate for passing HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act. The bill would improve many aspects of the state’s outdated criminal justice system and help reacclimate former inmates who have paid their debt to society as they return to their…
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Courtney Ingle
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March 14, 2019
Dane Maxwell for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Announces 27 County Chair Leadership Team
Adams – Bruce Brice, Jr. – Chair Amite – Sharon Honea – Chair Clarke – Chandler Mitts – Chair Covington – Kathy Sullivan – Chair Forrest – Clyde Stewart – Chair Franklin – Harold Leonard – Chair George – Jeff Howell – Chair Greene – James Ratcliff – Chair Hancock – Chad Whitney – Chair…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 14, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant announces GOMESA projects
Gov. Phil Bryant announced today six projects totaling more than $23 million that will be funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). The federal passage in 2006 of GOMESA created revenue sharing provisions for the four Gulf oil and gas producing States of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and their coastal political subdivisions.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 14, 2019
March 14 Proclaimed as Agriculture Day in State of Mississippi
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was joined by Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick, Mississippi Senate Agriculture Chairman Billy Hudson and Mississippi House of Representatives Agriculture Chairman Bill Pigott as Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation declaring March 14, 2019, as Agriculture Day in the State of Mississippi. “I appreciate Governor Bryant…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 13, 2019
Senate passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Today the Mississippi Senate passed HB 1352, the Criminal Justice Reform Act. The bill includes provisions that will expand drug courts in Mississippi and reduce barriers to employment for people leaving the state’s prison system. Sponsored by Representative Jason White, the bill allows for more people with nonviolent offenses to apply for a one-time expungement…
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign $901 billion defense spending bill backed by Mississippi delegation
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025
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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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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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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 17, 2025
Newly promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding seeking stability as CFP opener vs. Tulane looms
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 17, 2025
Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years
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Alistair Begg
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December 17, 2025
Should Christians tithe?
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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