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Mississippi Today Fact Check

Mississippi Today reporters regularly research and provide context by checking facts on statements made by elected officials and political candidates about health care, social services, taxes, education, jobs and the economy.

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Fact check: Gov. Tate Reeves’ first State of the State address, with context

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Speech focused on ongoing problems with the state’s prison system, and touched on school choice initiatives, educational gains and job growth. Our reporters identified statements from Reeves to provide additional context and clarity.

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Violence at Mississippi jails and prisons: Timeline, Fact check

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Fact check: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ claims about jobs and the Mississippi economy

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Fact check: Democrat Baria’s claim about legislative budget under GOP leadership

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Fact check: Gov. Phil Bryant’s 2019 State of the State address

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Fact check: Gov. Bryant’s claims about abortion numbers, black women

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Fact check: McDaniel’s claim that women fake ’99 percent’ of sexual assault claims

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Fact check: U.S. Senate candidates at the Neshoba County Fair

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Fact check: Tate Reeves and Jim Hood Neshoba fair speeches

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Fact check: Gov. Phil Bryant’s Neshoba County Fair speech

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A matter of facts: The background behind Bryant’s State of the State speech

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