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74FeaturedBP money distribution continues to be debated after legislature adjourns
Legislators say they are looking for a special session to come to an agreement on setting aside money from the BP oil...
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190FeaturedChris McDaniel: “Troubled” by Governor’s appointment of Hyde-Smith
With Governor Phil Bryant’s appointment of Commissioner of Agriculture Cindy Hyde-Smith to replace U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s seat. Senator Chris McDaniel shared...
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156FeaturedThad Cochran issues farewell statement to Senate
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran issued his farewell statement to the Senate during time set aside by the Senate Majority Leader for Senators...
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131FeaturedSenate passes bill that looks to arm teachers
Schools in Mississippi could offer firearm training to staff and strengthen campus security under a bill passed by the Senate. The plan,...
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Senate amendment aims to arm Mississippi teachers
The nation continues to grieve after the shooting in Parkland last week, and leaders continue to look for ways to prevent another...
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93FeaturedEntergy Mississippi praises passage of fairness language bill in Senate
The Senate has passed a bill that reauthorizes the Mississippi Public Service Commission to be the first place that electric utility issues...
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120EducationESA School Choice bill dies, legislators react
Education Scholarship Accounts expansion will not be happening in Mississippi this year. In an upset yesterday, the bill to expand the Education...
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Recommendation of Defense funding released by Senate Appropriations
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released the FY2018 chairman’s recommendation and explanatory statement for the Department of Defense.
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195NewsGrants announced to help lower commercial truck-related accidents
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today announced two federal grants worth $1.08 million to help lower the rate of commercial truck-related accidents...
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192NewsSenators encourage high schoolers to apply for 2018 Senate Youth Program
Are you a Mississippi high school student with an interest in local or national politics? Well, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger...