Nissan Canton workers will vote Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 on whether to join the United Auto Workers
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PSC’s Brown concerned about latest Kemper delay
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Mississippi Power wants to maintain current rates for another 11 months beginning Aug. 1
Another delay for Kemper County plant
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Mississippi Power seeks rate review on natural gas portion of its plant; says no rate increase requested at this time
Modern meters will boost Entergy rates slightly
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All 445,000 Entergy customers are expected to have modern meters by 2021
MEC panel: Take infrastructure seriously
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Mississippi Economic Council panel touts long term rewards from infrastructure investment
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Y’all Business site seeks to aid small business development
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Site run by Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s office offers information for those seeking to start businesses in Mississippi
Delaware lawsuit takes aim at Kemper delays
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An investor wants to determine whether Southern Co. misled stockholders about the Mississippi power project
Legislature looks to its credit card
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Spending on debt service on bonds already costs $1,707 for each state resident
State unemployment rate lowest since 2003
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Unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%; employment numbers not as strong
Senate passes bill allowing on-site craft brewery sales
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Minor revisions made in Senate must be approved by House before bill goes to Gov. Bryant
MEC’s Wilson, Waller dish on roads, taxes, state flag
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Longtime leaders of the state chamber of commerce say education and roads are key to growing Mississippi’s economy
Nissan Canton fined for safety violations
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Workers say fast-paced working conditions lead to injuries. The company says health and safety are a top priority.
State’s economy improving, but slower than nation’s
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A recovering energy sector and high agricultural prices have helped bolster Mississippi’s lagging economy.
Gender wage gap bill dies in House
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Efforts to ensure equal pay for women has been championed by state Treasurer Lynn Fitch and others
Amazon to collect sales tax from Mississippi customers
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State officials hope other online retailers follow the company’s lead
First bricks laid at downtown Jackson art lofts
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Budget tightening prompts questions about future of tax incentive programs