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February 14, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/14/19
WTOK – Former chief justice to run for Mississippi governor Retired state Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller, Jr., says he plans to run for Mississippi governor as a Republican. Waller told WJTV-TV he plans to qualify before March 1 and will formally announce plans then. The Clarion Ledger first reported Waller’s plans. Lt. Gov. Tate…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 14, 2019
Companies who don’t support Israel could be on ‘the list’ #billoftheday
This bill has recieved praise from Governor Bryant himself. Entitled the Israel Support Act of 2019 would require the Department of Finance and Administration to compile a list of companies that boycott Israel. HB 761, authored by Rep. Donnie Bell, would also prohibit the Public Employees Retirement System and State Treasurer from investing in those…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
Teacher pay raise bill passes the Senate
The state Senate today passed a pay hike for teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, and counselors. More than 35,000 educators would see another $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The average teacher salary in Mississippi is $44,925, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. “Over the past eight years, we have targeted the investment of tax…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Heartbeat bills pass respective chambers
The Senate and House passed their individual “heartbeat” bills on Wednesday. The bills in both chambers would essentially ban abortions after a heartbeat is detectable, and would also require a physician to check for a heartbeat before an abortion is performed. The bills each spurred quite the debate on both floors. Those for and against…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
Clarion Ledger reporting that former Chief Justice Waller to join race for Governor’s seat as a Republican
Former Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. will run for Governor, sources close to his campaign have told the Clarion-Ledger. Waller Jr. served on the State Supreme court for 22 years, 10 of those as Chief Justice before his retirement at the end of January. He is the son of former Mississippi Governor William Waller, who…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
McRae qualifies to run for State Treasurer
Vowing to help protect and grow the state’s financial resources and investments, today Republican David McRae qualified to run for State Treasurer of Mississippi. At the Mississippi Republican Party headquarters in Jackson where he filed qualifying papers, McRae said, “Mississippi taxpayers deserve a Treasurer who’ll seek not just to maintain the state treasury, but help…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Auditor Uncovers One of the Largest Embezzlement Schemes in Past Decade
Former Bay Springs City Clerk stole $300,000 after being tricked by international scammers Today State Auditor Shad White issued a demand to former Bay Springs City Clerk Randy James for suspected embezzlement. Interest and investigative costs are included in the $325,561.84 demand letter. This case ranks as the ninth largest demand for embezzlement in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Commend Senate Passage of Legislation to Designate Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home as a National Monument
Miss. Senators Championed Efforts to Make Jackson Civil Rights Landmark Part of the National Park System U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today commended Senate passage of S. 47, “the Natural Resources Management Act,” which included a proposal authored by the senators to designate the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home in Jackson…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
SALTER: 2019 election cycle promises significant turnover, changes among public officials
By: Sid Salter Change. In terms of Mississippi government, change isn’t merely coming – and we’re talking major changes – it’s in great measure already here and identifiable. At the end of this year, Mississippi will at the very least have elected a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state treasurer.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Providing more rights to victims in the juvenile justice system #billoftheday
Today’s bill of the day is a Constitutional Amendment that would allow for changes to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to ensure rights to children that are victims in the juvenile justice system. The bill would create a new section in the constitutional law. The amendment, HC 47, was authored by Speaker of the House…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
ESA program extension bill faces February 14th deadline
Senate Bill 2675, which initially would expand the Education Scholarship Account (ESA), is on the Senate calendar and must be brought up before the end of the day on February 14th for it to continue during this legislative session. Senate Bill 2675, which initially would have expanded the ESA program for students with special needs…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 13, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/13/19
CLARION LEDGER – Sid Salter: 2019 cycle promises significant turnover Change. In terms of Mississippi government, change isn’t merely coming — and we’re talking major changes — it’s in great measure already here and identifiable. At the end of this year, Mississippi will at the very least have elected a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney…
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Frank Corder
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June 11, 2026
Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds
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Frank Corder
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June 11, 2026
Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 11, 2026
State support for youth courts remains in limbo
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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June 11, 2026
Let’s scream for ice cream
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 11, 2026
The eternal plan of God
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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June 10, 2026
Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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June 11, 2026
A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?
Opinion
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Andy Gipson
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June 10, 2026
Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 10, 2026
Legislature should heed Rep. Price Wallace’s effort to revive the ballot initiative process
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