Mississippi is extremely dependent on exports – and China is by far the biggest importer of soybeans in the world.
Tuition rises 4 percent; universities point to ‘scarce’ state funding
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Tuition fees account for 67 percent of universities’ overall budget; state appropriations make up 24 percent
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First Cybersecurity Summit keeps hackers and terrorists at bay
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Mississippi College shows consumers and businesses ways to protect their identities and financial data
State revenue collections solid as legislators work to finalize budget
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Revenue collections eight months into the fiscal year are up 1.7 percent
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Reeves pushes ‘$1 billion’ road funding plan for state, local projects
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Senators have two days to read and vote on the 300-page bill
Regulators settle ’emotionally intense’ Kemper power plant case
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Public service commissioners say a decision Tuesday ends all issues related to the Kemper facility, but is the controversy over?
To pay for roads, proposal would increase fuel tax, phase out a tax bracket
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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a steadfast opponent of raising the gas tax, does want to eliminate the 4 percent income bracket
State regulators want utilities to pass tax cut savings on to customers
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The tax overhaul includes a reduction in public utilities’ tax rate. Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission also on Tuesday, approved rate increases for two utilities.
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Rural high-speed internet: White House, state lawmakers push to expand access
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One official calls Mississippi’s need for broadband access throughout the state an “infrastructure crisis”.
Clarksdale grocery store closing: What does it mean for Delta community?
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Residents voice concerns over the closing of Kroger but town still has grocery store options.
On brink of public safety crisis, legislative group urges more crime lab cuts
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The cuts are part of the legislative budget committee recommendations for fiscal year 2019 announced Monday. Officials warn of staff shortages.
Online sales tax “holiday” ends as shopping season surges
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Shoppers have about a week left to cash in on not having to pay online sales tax for some sites
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Regulators stand firm, back Kemper critics
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Mississippi Power in previous filings argued the testimonies are either outside the scope of or irrelevant to these proceedings.
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In ‘desperate’ situation, voters could give green light to highway projects
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In proposed referendum, voters in each of the state’s transportation districts would determine road and bridge projects to fund
Immigrant contributions cited at forum
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Panel refutes notion that immigrants take jobs from Americans
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In the tech world, opportunities are infinite; in Mississippi, access is not
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Leaders from across the nation discuss prospects for growth within the technology industry