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Opinion | Matt Sharp •

February 8, 2023

Mississippi can protect children by standing for truth

Denying the truth that we are either male or female hurts real people, especially vulnerable children. Protecting the health and safety of Mississippians is one of the most important responsibilities given to the state’s lawmakers. This responsibility is even more significant when it comes to protecting vulnerable children. Our laws have long protected children from…

Opinion | Rob Hill •

February 8, 2023

Anti-transgender legislation poses unprecedented attack on parents, kids

Attacking LGBTQ+ Mississippians does not solve any problems or make life easier for working folks in this state. It is outrageous that politicians here in Mississippi, who don’t have an ounce of medical training, are now interfering with our rights as parents. They are acting as if they know how to raise and support our…

News | Anne Summerhays •

February 3, 2023

Prominent healthcare bills survive committee deadline in Mississippi Legislature

From a nurse student loan repayment program to restricting minor gender transitioning, see what legislation is still alive. Tuesday was the deadline for committees to pass general bills and amendments out to the floor in their respective chamber in the Mississippi Legislature. While a fair number of bills survived, others died a quiet death. Among…

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 3, 2023

The Friday ‘Sip: Week of Jan. 30th

In this edition, we say goodbye to a legislative legend, address a claim that Gov. Reeves once supported Medicaid expansion, analyze the set field for Mississippi's elections, ponder Hamilton 68, and breakdown what bills live after the first legislative deadline.

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

February 1, 2023

Government Must Respect Rights of Conscience

Americans should all take these threats to religious freedom seriously. Religious freedom is a hallmark of our American way of life. Since our nation’s founding, we have been a safe haven for persecuted believers from all over the globe, inspiring other nations to follow our lead. As a U.S. Senator, I have fought to advance…

Opinion | Russ Latino •

January 27, 2023

The Friday ‘Sip: McDaniel, Debt Ceiling, Medicaid & More

This week's Friday 'Sip looks at potential of Chris McDaniel joining race for Lt. Governor, debt ceiling, Medicaid expansion & more.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

January 25, 2023

Concern for children, families at center of rally backing bill to restrict gender transitioning in minors

Woman who transitioned and then de-transitioned tells crowd of her traumatic life story while urging lawmakers to pass the legislation. “This is not about love; it’s about a bottom line.” That was the message from Meeke Addison, co-host of the radio show and podcast Airing the Addisons, at the “Do No Harm” rally held in…

News | Sarah Ulmer •

January 18, 2023

Bill of the Day: Administering, supporting gender reassignment could be categorized as child abuse

Magnolia Tribune brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. Two House lawmakers are looking to change the definition for child abuse in Mississippi to include the administering or support of gender reassignment for a child under the age of 18. The bill – HB 435…

Business | Spencer Ritchie •

January 11, 2023

Federal Trade Commission proposes ban on noncompete agreements

The announcement of the proposed regulation is the first step in the FTC’s rulemaking process. You may have heard it said, incorrectly, that noncompete agreements aren’t worth the paper on which they are printed. In reality, such agreements—which restrict employees from competing for business with their employer during and/or after their employment—are, in Mississippi and…

News | Anne Summerhays •

December 27, 2022

Election integrity, anti-ESG, food security among legislation state officials championing during 2023 session

State Auditor White, Ag Commissioner Gipson, Treasurer McRae, and Secretary of State Watson spoke with Y’all Politics ahead of legislative session. On January 3rd, lawmakers will gavel in for the 2023 Mississippi Legislative session. Statewide elected officials spoke with Y’all Politics about legislation ideas from their offices as well as policy issues they will be…

Opinion | Guest Editorial •

November 25, 2022

CARSWELL: Why we need a conservative platform for Mississippi

Submitted by Douglas Carswell “It is time to be even bolder and make Mississippi properly competitive,” MCPP’s Carswell writes. In recent years, left-wing ideologues seem to have been elected to office in states like California, Oregon, New York and Illinois. There they have raised taxes, imposed radical curriculums in the classroom, and in some cases…

Culture | Anne Summerhays •

November 18, 2022

Wicker, colleagues move to cut “toxic” programs at the Pentagon

Lawmakers introduce legislation to eliminate the position of CDO, prohibit federal funds from being used to establish any similar DEI office. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) joined his congressional colleagues in introducing the “Restoring Military Focus Act,” which would cut resources for “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives at the Department of Defense. U.S. Representative Chip…