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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
Governor Phil Bryant makes final State of the State address to lawmakers
Governor Phil Bryant addressed Senators and Representatives on the floor of the Mississippi House for the last time as Governor of Mississippi. In his speech Bryant touched on several topics. One of which, he called on lawmakers to join him in ensuring that teachers receive their second overall pay raise since 2014. “Our gratitude to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
Speaker Gunn and MS House of Representatives pass legislation enabling ECMs to Offer Broadband Services
Today, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and members of the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 366, the “Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act.” The bill passed by a vote of 115-3. The bill was brought up on the House floor on Wednesday after being passed from the Public Utilities committee quickly the day before,…
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January 15, 2019
Does rural broadband call up the ghosts of #Kemper past?
The legislative horse to ride for rural broadband is now HB366, which is sponsored by Speaker Philip Gunn. CALL/EMAIL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE! HB366 allowing electric co-ops to provide internet service will move to the full House of Representatives tomorrow at 2 o’clock. Please let your State Representative know that you support the bill and ask them…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 15, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/15/19
WAPT – Governor gives State of the State address Tuesday Gov. Phil Bryant is scheduled to deliver his State of the State address Tuesday. Bryant is expected to address a pay raise for teachers in the topics he will discuss. The speech, which is expected to last about 30 minutes, is scheduled to begin at…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
There could be legal protection for your K9 companion in a domestic dispute #billoftheday
In any domestic dispute the first priority is to make sure all people, especially children, involved are taken care of. Once that is settled, some may ask what happens to Buster the families beloved dog? Well, SB 2014 addressed just that. The bill calls for an amendment code section in the Mississippi Code of 1972…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
OPINION: Cigarette Smuggling Would Leap If Big Tax Hike Proposal Adopted
A proposal floated by a Mississippi coalition to increase the state’s cigarette excise tax by 221 percent — to $2.18 per pack — would result in a huge increase in tax evasion and avoidance, according to a recent statistical analysis. By: Jameson Taylor, Vice President for Policy with Mississippi Center for Public Policy; Michael LaFaive, Senior…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2019
Lt. Governor talks Mississippi progress at first Stennis Luncheon of Session
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves addressed individuals present for the first annual Stennis Luncheon of the 2019 Legislative Session. He began with sharing a New Year’s resolution he made for himself, too have a better relationship with the press this year, “even better than we’ve had before.” “For those of you in the press, I look forward…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2019
Auditor’s Office Launches Project to Improve Efficiency and Eliminate Waste at Department of Transportation
Today the Office of State Auditor Shad White launched a study to identify savings and cut fat at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Auditor’s office will hire private sector experts to conduct the analysis with guidance from the Auditor’s office. The study began with the release today of the Auditor’s request for proposals…
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Editor
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January 14, 2019
MSTop 50 names Elective/Appointed Government Service awardees
Today, the Mississippi Top50 announced the winners in the Elected and Appointed Officials category. In its third year, the MSTop50 Award recognizes the top 50 most influential Mississippians in the areas of elective/appointed government service, lobbying and government relations and business, media and culture. The annual MSTop50 awardees in the Elective/Appointed Government Service category are…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 14, 2019
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch joins race for Attorney General
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch announced her candidacy for Attorney General this morning on the Paul Gallo Show. Fitch enters race for Attorney General https://t.co/YcM664vYgb — News Mississippi (@News_MS) January 14, 2019 “I’ve had the honor of serving as Treasurer of Mississippi since 2012. Now I’m asking for your support as I run for Attorney General…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2019
Daylight Saving, all year round! #billoftheday
It’s not the first time the Mississippi Legislature has seen a this bill. Authored by Senator Jolly, SB 2004 would allow for Mississippi to observe Daylight Saving Time all year, as the standard for the state. The legislation is dependent upon the United States Congress amending 15 USC Section 260 (a), which would allow states…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 14, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/14/19
Sen. Wicker: POTUS Trump made right call not to invoke emergency powers to build wall President @realDonaldTrump made the right call not to invoke emergency presidential powers to build the border wall. Congress must secure the border. Declaring a national emergency would have let the Democrats off the hook, caused a long court battle,…
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Marvis Herring
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December 16, 2025
Ole Miss playoff game gifts Oxford, region economic holiday surge
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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December 16, 2025
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
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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
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 16, 2025
Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage
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Alistair Begg
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December 16, 2025
Gospel ABC
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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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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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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