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Taylor, a native of Grenada, covers state government and statewide elections. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and Holmes Community College. Before joining Mississippi Today, Taylor reported on state and local government for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, where he received an award for his coverage of the federal government’s lawsuit against the state’s mental health system.

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‘We’re running our own race’: Brandon Presley tries to distance himself from state Democratic Party drama

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Democrat Presley urges Gov. Reeves to call special session on cutting grocery tax 

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‘He’s never stood where I’ve stood’: Brandon Presley and Tate Reeves trade blows over police, public safety

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Podcast: Will Mississippi Republicans vote for Brandon Presley?

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Gov. Tate Reeves, Brandon Presley pitch differing solutions to ongoing hospital crisis

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Poll: 21% of Republican primary voters back Democrat Brandon Presley over GOP Gov. Tate Reeves

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Podcast: Governor won’t answer key questions on campaign donations from welfare scandal players

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Shane Quick withdraws from GOP primary in lieutenant governor’s race 

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Democrat Brandon Presley calls for overhaul of campaign finance laws

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Gov. Tate Reeves refuses to answer question about returning campaign donations tied to welfare scandal 

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FAQ: The 2023 lieutenant governor’s race

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Brandon Presley calls for independent investigator to examine welfare scandal 

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Tate Reeves, Brandon Presley pitch different tax cuts to voters. Who, exactly, would benefit?

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Top GOP brass works to keep peace after Gov. Tate Reeves opines on lieutenant governor primary

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Podcast: On the ground with Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley

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