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Sarah Ulmer
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June 12, 2018
Speaker Gunn swears in newest Representative, Tracey Rosebud
Democrat Tracey Rosebud of Tutwiler took his oath of office Monday at the state Capitol. He will serve until January 2020 in District 30, which includes parts of Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower and Tallahatchie counties He fills the end of a term started by Democrat Robert Huddleston of Sumner, who resigned during the 2018 legislative session…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 12, 2018
Chairman Wicker acts to protect religious freedom in Europe and Central Asia
Helsinki Commission Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker (MS) today introduced a bipartisan resolution (S.Res.539) urging President Trump to take action against some of the worst violators of religious freedom in Europe and Central Asia. Key targets of the legislation include the governments of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Russia, as well as Russian-led separatist…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 12, 2018
Cindy Hyde-Smith and Chris McDaniel start their first real back-and-forth over scorecards
On Monday, BIPEC released their Legislative scorecard which ranks Legislators according to their pro-business voting record. BIPEC is considered the leading voice of business in the Mississippi legislature in terms of advocacy. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign critiqued her opponent Chris McDaniel’s score in the BIPEC calculation. Hyde-Smith is not on the 2018 Scorecard as she is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 12, 2018
#MS03 and #mssen candidates sign ATR Taxpayer Protection Pledge
The Americans for Tax Reform organization recently reported which legislators have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Included in that list were some Mississippians currently running for office in 2018. In the U.S. Senate Races, candidates in both races have signed the pledge. Those that have signed include Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Chris McDaniel. ATR…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 12, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/12/18
Hyde-Smith Campaign: McDaniel “does not have the courage to vote his own convictions” MS TODAY – Legislative Democrats vow to work harder for Baria in runoff State Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez predicted Monday he and his fellow legislative Democrats will make more of an effort in the June 26 U.S. Senate runoff to ensure…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 11, 2018
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Announce $2.37 Million for Improvements to Local Airports
Miss. Senators Detail Nine Grants to Support Statewide Transportation Upgrades U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today announced the award of $2.37 million for improvements to nine airports across the state. The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Mississippi’s…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 11, 2018
BIPEC releases 2018 Legislator Scorecard – How did your legislators do?
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) has released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2018 legislative session. The BIPEC Report Card recognizes “Business & Jobs Champions” for their work supporting economic growth, job development, and business-related issues for the legislative session this year. 2018 Legislative Business & Jobs Report Card Notably…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 11, 2018
MS Supreme Court reaffirms right for enhanced carry in many public facilities
Last Thursday, June 7, the majority of Mississippi Supreme Court reaffirmed a former 2011 law that allows enhanced concealed carry holders to carry in a courthouse, except during actual courtroom proceedings. The law came into question during the 2018 Legislative Session when a bill was offered by then-Representative Andy Gipson, who is now the state’s…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 11, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/11/18
MBJ – Bill Crawford: Will negative issues make election run-offs interesting? Low turnout Democratic and Republican primaries last week yielded two surprises. Political novice Howard Sherman was the surprise leader in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Described by the Clarion-Ledger as the “Los Angeles-native venture capitalist and husband of Emmy Award-winning actress Sela Ward…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 8, 2018
Former Democratic #mssen candidate Omeria Scott endorses Howard Sherman
Today, State Representative Omeria Scott endorsed Howard Sherman on the steps of City Hall in Laurel surrounded by friends and supporters. Omeria Scott issued the following statement: “This is a time for unity. I urge every one of my supporters and every Democrat in our state to come together and get behind Howard Sherman. His ideas for…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 8, 2018
Connect Americans Now Applauds Oregon Legislators’ Commitment To Advancing TV White Space Technology
Connect Americans Now Executive Director Richard T. Cullen released the following statement in response to a letter sent by 57 members of the Oregon State Legislature to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai in support of utilizing TV white space spectrum for broadband deployment: “More than one in three rural Oregonians lacks access to a reliable…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 8, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/8/18
Sherman won’t debate Baria before Democratic #MSSen run-off As a voter in Mississippi, I am alarmed that someone would run for a job that requires communication and debate and refuse to participate in a serious discussion when asked. 2/2 — David Baria (@dbaria) June 8, 2018 Hughes says Guest refuses to debate before #MS03…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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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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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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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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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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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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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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