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September 6, 2017
Rep. Nick Bain – “There are a lot more costs to running (a lottery) than I really thought” #msleg
Mississippi panel examines lotteries in other states Revenue/costs vary Arkansas’ lottery in 2015 netted the state $71.9 million on $385.4 million in gross sales. Louisiana in 2015 netted $158.8 million on $453.9 million in sales. Nebraska netted $37.5 million on $160 million in sales. Texas netted $1.23 billion on $4.3 billion in sales. Wyoming netted…
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September 6, 2017
@SenatorWicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach
Wicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach Lawmakers Must Act on FAA, 2018 Funding Before End of September During the first week of August, the Senate confirmed 76 executive nominees. To put that number into perspective, only 56 of President Trump’s 283 nominees had been confirmed over the course of the year…
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September 6, 2017
2,836 people are living in Mississippi under #DACA status
Trump’s DACA decision leaves fate uncertain for 2,800 Mississippians To date, 2,836 people are living in Mississippi under DACA status, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…. …Gov. Phil Bryant, an ardent Trump supporter, said he believes immigration decisions lie solely with Congress. “I have always maintained the Obama administration’s unilateral…
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September 6, 2017
Could lottery create “shell game” of funds in #msleg?
Officials worry lottery might create ‘shell game’ with funds JACKSON – The five states studied by a special lottery committee formed by House Speaker Philip Gunn all use a portion of their lottery earnings to fund education. But, according to Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, chairman of the study committee, “A lot of them feel…
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September 5, 2017
Will State Rep. Jeramey Anderson run for #MS04?
Democrats gather for Labor Day picnic State Representative Jeramey Anderson of Moss Point traveled from Jackson County to support the Diamondhead group. Rumor has it, Anderson may provide a Democratic challenge to fourth district Congressman Steven Palazzo in 2018. “I’ve thought about it. I’ve positioned myself to take advantage if I so chose. I’m really…
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September 5, 2017
Congressman Thompson’s Statement on @POTUS Trump’s Ending of #DACA
RELEASE Congressman Thompson’s Statement on Trump’s Ending of DACA Washington – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Just when you thought this President and his craven Administration couldn’t stoop any lower, they now go after the…
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September 5, 2017
President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Randy Reeves as Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts Randy Reeves of Mississippi, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. Mr. Reeves currently serves as Executive Director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board and serves as President of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. He…
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September 5, 2017
Crawford tries to make case for two judges to run for Governor
CRAWFORD — Waller and Randolph rumored as potential Reeves challengers Among the many names tossed about as primary challengers, the most intriguing are two Mississippi Supreme Court justices, Chief Justice Bill Waller and Presiding Justice Mike Randolph. Both come with substantive resumes and could mount strong primary campaigns. Both have military pedigrees, a positive in…
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September 5, 2017
PENDER: Lawmakers haven’t planned to fail with the state budget, but it appears they’ve failed to plan
GEOFF PENDER: Mississippi Legislature needs plan on taxes, budget, infrastructure Both Gunn and Reeves and other legislative leaders at the time announced they want to shift the state’s tax burden more from corporate and individual income taxes to “user-based” taxes such as sales taxes. They vowed to “both cut taxes and grow revenue,” which is…
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September 5, 2017
Clarion Ledger gives Walters platform to prop up McDaniel, Sojourner over #msflag flap
Ryan Walters: Why the Mississippi flag, monuments must remain But at least two state politicians have had the courage to stand up for Mississippi’s rich heritage and history – Sen. McDaniel and former Sen. Melanie Sojourner. Both have publicly called out Wicker’s hypocritical, vote-grabbing position. And for their courageous stance in the face of such…
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September 5, 2017
New Mississippi Museums getting final touches
Finishing touches being placed on Mississippi museums “We greatly anticipate the opening of the museums that will highlight our history and hopefully bring great pride to our state and city,” said House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton. The museums are encompassed in one building on the eastern edge of downtown Jackson. Though one building, each side…
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September 5, 2017
Legislative Budget Committee looks to simplify state revenue report #msleg
Effort being made to simplify state revenue report JACKSON – The monthly report on state tax collections developed by the Department of Revenue, long sought after by state government observers to garner a snapshot on Mississippi’s financial picture, will no longer be available. Kathy Waterbury, a spokeswoman for the Department of Revenue, said Friday that…
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May 15, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 15, 2025
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
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May 14, 2025
House Republicans pull an all-nighter on Trump’s tax bill. There’s more work to do
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May 14, 2025
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2025
Nissan says Canton factory strategically important as company announces workforce reductions
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 15, 2025
Be sure
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M.C. Reid
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May 14, 2025
Pascagoula sailor Nelson Walker sets out for solo circumnavigation aboard Persimmon
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Richelle Putnam
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May 14, 2025
It all begins with a song: The heart of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance
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Sid Salter
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May 14, 2025
MS Gaming: Legislative standoff over off-premises online sports betting continues
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
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