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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2018
Senator Roger Wicker Meets With Ivanka Trump to talk apprenticeships and career education programs
Miss. Senator Discusses Apprenticeships & Career Education Programs With Senior Advisor to the President U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today met with Ivanka Trump to discuss her work to promote apprenticeships and career and technical education programs. Wicker has introduced two proposals that align with President Trump’s efforts to promote learning opportunities for students interested…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2018
Wicker Highlights Mississippi State University’s Leadership in Drone Research
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today participated in a hearing on the future of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Wicker used his time for questions to highlight the research being conducted at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Center of Excellence…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2018
Harper Chairs Hearing on “Combating the Opioid Epidemic: Examining Concerns About Distribution and Diversion”
Each year, approximately 64,000 Americans die from drug overdose. In an announcement last fall, President Trump declared a nationwide public health emergency to address drug addiction and opioid abuse in America. This epidemic will spiral out of control if key leaders on both sides of the aisle don’t come together to take action. This is…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 9, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 5/9/18
WLOX – Tupelo mayor drops out of U.S. Senate race Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it’s just not the right time. “After much prayer and consideration I have reached the decision that I will be withdrawing my candidacy for U.S. Senate in the special election to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 9, 2018
Whether by design or circumstances, 2018 elections are proving confusing to state voters
By: Sid Salter Confused about the 2018 elections in Mississippi? You likely aren’t alone. Mississippi voters will elect two U.S. senators in the 2018 elections. There is a regular election Class I Senate seat up for grabs for a full six-year term to run from 2019 to 2025. The party primaries for this race will…
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May 9, 2018
Fighting Mitch McConnell with Trump against you is a losing combination for US Senate
Last night, West Virginia Republican candidate Don Blankenship got the double-whammy put on him. He based his campaign on a “drain the swamp” pitch to voters from the Republican (nee Libertarian) fringe. He actively trolled Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell as “Cocaine Mitch” and trolled his wife (US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao) as “Chinapeople”. This…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 8, 2018
Mississippi officials show support of the President’s withdrawal from Iran Deal
Mississippi officials have applauded President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. Senator Roger Wicker: “The nuclear agreement with Iran was always fundamentally flawed and has proven counter-productive to our national security. That is why I voted against the proposal in 2015. Staying in the agreement would have guaranteed Iran the ability to…
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May 8, 2018
Robert De Niro and Alec Baldwin host Manhattan fundraiser for Howard Sherman #mssen
Howard Sherman, Democratic candidate for the June 5 US Senate primary, is bringing a little star power to Mississippi politics. Following his foray on Mississippi urban radio, he and his wife are now being feted by Hollywood A-Listers Robert De Niro and Alec Baldwin in Manhattan. There was a slight goof on the invite on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 8, 2018
Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton withdraws candidacy for #mssen special election
Mayor of Tupelo, Jason Shelton has announced he will no longer be a contender in the U.S. Senate Election. Other candidates include Republican appointed Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. Chris McDaniel and Democrat Mike Espy and Tobey Bartee. Shelton issued the following statement on Tuesday: “After much prayer and consideration I have reached the decision that…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 8, 2018
MJI Collaborates with Mississippi Municipal League to Warn Cities About Unconstitutional Sign Codes
During election season, city rules on “political signs” run afoul of the constitution This week the Mississippi Municipal League (MML) and the Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) will send “technical guidance” to every Mississippi municipality asking cities to review their sign rules. Many municipal codes around the state are likely in violation of the First Amendment…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 8, 2018
Wicker says incentives could bring more business to Mississippi
ROGER WICKER: Incentives promise to pave way for new opportunities in Mississippi There are plenty of reasons for businesses to come to Mississippi, but the new tax law just added another one. One hundred communities in our state have been designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones, which means those who choose to invest there will be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 8, 2018
Mississippi Book Festival announces Pulitzer Prize Winner Jon Meacham set to appear with Karl Rove at 2018 festival
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize winning author, and Karl Rove, political strategist, author, and commentator, will discuss Meacham’s optimistic message for a divided America in his newest book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, at the Mississippi Book Festival Aug. 18. The new work, in which he takes an encouraging look at the nation’s…
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Frank Corder
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November 3, 2025
Trump endorses Congressmen Kelly and Guest ahead of 2026 midterms
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Daniel Tyson
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November 3, 2025
Hinds Co. Sheriff sergeant killed in Jackson
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Frank Corder
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November 3, 2025
Special legislative elections set for Tuesday in 8 Senate, 2 House districts
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
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Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
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November 3, 2025
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
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Robert St. John
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November 3, 2025
How one thing became everything
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Alistair Begg
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November 3, 2025
Fuel for cheerful giving
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Sid Salter
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October 29, 2025
Shutdown impacts in Mississippi require an understanding of reliance on federal funds
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Daniel Sparks
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October 24, 2025
Mississippi taking strides to reduce harm from smoking
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Grant Callen
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October 23, 2025
If lawmakers are trying to defund public education, they aren’t very good at it
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