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March 17, 2021

Hyde-Smith Testifies against Equality Act at Senate Judiciary Committee to Protect Girls’, Women’s Rights

Before Judiciary Committee, Miss. Senator Highlights Harmful Effects of Pending ‘Equality Act’ ### U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today provided testimony on the harmful effects on girls and women that would result from provisions of the Equality Act (HR.5), a House-passed measure that would significantly alter how the United States addresses gender identity. In testimony…

Opinion | Frank Corder •

March 4, 2021

Mississippi Governor Reeves will sign Fairness Act protecting women’s sports

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he will sign “The Fairness Act” into law after it passed the state House 81-28 on Wednesday. The bill had previously passed in the state Senate with a 34-9 vote. State Sen. Angela Hill filed SB 2536 that requires any public school, public institution of higher learning, or an institution of…

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February 26, 2021

Congressman Guest Stands with Women, People of Faith in Vote Against H.R. 5

Today, Congressman Michael Guest voted against H.R. 5. Entitled the “Equality Act” by House Democrats, Congressman Guest cited the complications the bill would create for women, religious institutions, and pro-life protections in his opposition. “This legislation poses a serious and real threat to the rights of women, people of faith, and our unborn children and imposes…

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February 19, 2021

YP Daily Roundup 2/19/21

YP – Auditor Releases Study of State Retirement System The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White. The study was conducted for the Office of…

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February 18, 2021

Hyde-Smith Joins Effort to Protect Women’s & Girls Sports

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and others in introducing legislation to protect athletic opportunities for female athletes. Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (S.251). The bill addresses compliance with Title IX provisions dealing with athletics to ensure gender is “recognized based…

News | Frank Corder •

February 12, 2021

MS Senate passes Fairness Act aimed at protecting female athletes. See how your Senator voted.

A bill aimed at protecting female athletes competing in high school and college sports in Mississippi passed in the state Senate late Thursday night by a vote of 34-9 just ahead of the deadline. The “Mississippi Fairness Act” – SB 2536 – would require any public school, public institution of higher learning, or an institution…

News | Frank Corder •

February 5, 2021

Governor Reeves: “I don’t understand why politicians are pushing children into transgenderism”

On Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves took to social media to express his discontent over President Joe Biden’s actions to force young girls like his own to compete with biological males for access to athletics. “I don’t understand why politicians are pushing children into transgenderism in the first place. I certainly don’t understand why the…

News | Frank Corder •

February 4, 2021

GOP voters give Reeves 72% job approval on COVID, support income tax elimination and teacher pay increase

Contrary to mainstream media narratives, Mississippi Republican voters seem pleased with their top elected leaders, this according to the latest Impact Management Group (IMG) poll commissioned by Y’all Politics. IMG conducted a statewide public opinion survey using 600 2020 Republican Party Primary voters in the State of Mississippi between January 13-17, 2021. FAVORABILITY OF TOP…

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January 22, 2021

YP Daily Roundup 1/22/21

YP – Mississippi Legislature now operating under new COVID-19 protocols, considering delay to session The Mississippi Senate announced today that they would be allowing a change in attendance of committee meetings starting on Monday. Just after convening at 10:00AM on Thursday, the Senate Rules Committee met and discussed a new set of protocols for members…

Culture | Sarah Ulmer •

January 21, 2021

Bill of the Day: A total ban on abortion

It is not uncommon for the Mississippi Legislature to attempt a restriction on abortions each year. In 2018 HB 1510 was passed to ban abortions after 15 weeks, in 2019 SB 2116, a 6-week abortion ban or the “Heartbeat Bill” was passed. Just last year HB 1295 was passed which would limit abortions based on…

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January 4, 2021

MS Senate Democratic Caucus releases 2021 Legislative priorities

The Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus released their 2021 Legislative Priorities on Monday. Lawmakers are set to head back to the capitol on Tuesday, January 5. Senator @SenDTSimmons, Senate Minority Leader, outlined the Senate Democratic Caucus priorities today before gaveling in for the 2021 Legislative Session #msleg READ MORE>> https://t.co/QlkW2KbSPa pic.twitter.com/ysh5OJmfTE — Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) January…

News | Frank Corder •

November 10, 2020

Jones says Democrats not “some demonic cult”; cites losses by he, Espy because of GOP “catch-phrases”

Alabama Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones lost his reelection bid to former college football coach Tommy Tuberville by more than 20 points in last week’s General Election. In a Politico article on Senate Democrats electing their caucus leadership, Jones expressed his frustration with the loss, blaming his own party’s messaging. Jones said he and others,…

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Hyde-Smith Testifies against Equality Act at Senate Judiciary Committee to Protect Girls’, Women’s Rights

Mississippi Governor Reeves will sign Fairness Act protecting women’s sports

Congressman Guest Stands with Women, People of Faith in Vote Against H.R. 5

YP Daily Roundup 2/19/21

Hyde-Smith Joins Effort to Protect Women’s & Girls Sports

MS Senate passes Fairness Act aimed at protecting female athletes. See how your Senator voted.

Governor Reeves: “I don’t understand why politicians are pushing children into transgenderism”

GOP voters give Reeves 72% job approval on COVID, support income tax elimination and teacher pay increase

YP Daily Roundup 1/22/21

Bill of the Day: A total ban on abortion

MS Senate Democratic Caucus releases 2021 Legislative priorities

Jones says Democrats not “some demonic cult”; cites losses by he, Espy because of GOP “catch-phrases”

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