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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
House and Senate pass HeartBeat bills out of Committee
An unexpected turn of events late Tuesday, the Senate Public Health Committee passed SB 2116 and moments later the House Public Health Committee passed HB 732, both coined “The HeartBeat bill.” In the Senate: The bill, authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, would prevent a physician from performing an abortion if a heartbeat is detected. Typically…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 5, 2019
Wicker Votes for Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted in favor of final passage of S. 1, “Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019,” as amended. The final legislation includes several proposals, including new sanctions against Syria, increased military support for Israel and Jordan, and a plan to make it easier for states and…
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Jay E. Hughes
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February 5, 2019
Rep. Jay Hughes tries to reconcile campaign finance discrepancy – submits credit card statements
State Rep. Jay Hughes seems somewhat bemused that he is the first to be questioned over provisions of a campaign finance reform law he supported. Hughes, a Democrat from Oxford, is running for Lt. Governor. Over the weekend, a Clarion Ledger report surfaced alleging he possibly ignored provisions of the law he backed. Making matters…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 5, 2019
Mississippi Association of Educators responds to HB 1349 teacher pay raise bill
Yesterday, President Joyce Helmick and the Mississippi Association of Educators shared a written response to House Bill 1349 with the bill’s author, Representative Charles Busby; education committee chairs Senator Gray Tollison and Representative Richard Bennett; and state leadership. HB 1349 calls for a $2000 pay raise split over two years and a $1000 pay raise…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
Mississippi Opportunity Zone investment to be featured in the State of the Union Address
After all the political posturing in DC, it’s finally happening. The State of the Union Address will be delivered tonight at 8:00 p.m. by President Donald J. Trump. And a Mississippi business is slated to be featured in the speech. Roy James, Plant Manager of the Vicksburg Forest Products lumber facility, will be a special guest…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 5, 2019
GOP and Trump 2016 Leaders from 1st Congressional District Endorse Reeves for Governor
The grassroots support for Tate Reeves keeps rolling in. The conservative leader has earned the endorsement of Republican grassroots leaders and the leaders of President Trump’s 2016 campaign in Congressional District 1. Reeves has been a champion for tax cuts and bold conservative reform in Mississippi as Lieutenant Governor and has earned a reputation as…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 5, 2019
School Choice: the hope of ESA expansion must pass committee today
Today is the deadline for bills that would expand the Education Services Account (ESA) for students with special needs to clear committee if they are to make it to the floor for a vote. Governor Phil Bryant, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn have spoken in favor of expanding the…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 5, 2019
Secretary of State’s Office release Campaign Finance Late-Filer List
In accordance with Mississippi Code Section 23-15-817, the Secretary of State’s Office is required to publish a list of all candidates for Statewide or Legislative Office who failed to file a campaign finance disclosure report by the dates specified in Section 23-15-807(b). Individuals who failed to timely file their campaign finance report by 5 p.m.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
House Democratic Caucus Chair issues statement on House Bill 1349
The following statement is issued by House Democratic Caucus Chair David Baria in opposition of weak teacher and teacher assistant pay increase provisions as contained in House Bill 1349. “The House Democratic Caucus opposes the proposed teacher and teacher assistant pay increases as contained in House Bill 1349, which is expected to be brought before…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 5, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/5/19
WLOX – Vicksburg man among special guests invited to State of the Union Address by President Trump According to the White House website, Roy James is Plant Manager at the Vicksburg Forest Products lumber facility. James had worked at the facility for 26 years, becoming Vice President of Operations, when he was told the plant…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2019
This #billoftheday would change the membership of the Public Service Commission
This bill would increase the membership of the Public Service Commission and establish it’s control over the Public Utilities Staff. SB 2020 authored by Senator Carmichael, would clarify a number of things. It would specify the number of members required for a quorum of the Commission, it would officially place the Public Utilities Staff under…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2019
Legislative Black Caucus hosts public hearing on legalization of medical marijuana
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a public hearing at the Capitol on Monday to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana. There are currently two bills this session that would legalize the use and distribution of medical marijuana across the state of Mississippi in the House and the Senate. House bill, HB 1371 was…
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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
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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