Fire risk still high as fall arrives
Meridian Star
Fire risk still high as fall arrives
By Thomas Howard
Cooler temperatures are on the way as fall makes it way to the Magnolia State, but a scorching summer and little rain means residents should heed caution before starting any fires.
The National Weather Service in Jackson is...
Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate
Forbes
Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate
By Hugh McIntyre, Contributor
A little more than a month since his passing and the tributes to Jimmy Buffett are still pouring in. Now, he’s been honored by the U.S. Senate for his contributions to music and pop culture in general.
On Wednesday...
U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Representative Chip Roy Team Up to Repeal the FACE Act - The FACE Act is a Federal Law Designed to Protect Access to Abortion Facilities
Sierra Sun Times
U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Representative Chip Roy Team Up to Repeal the FACE Act - The FACE Act is a Federal Law Designed to Protect Access to Abortion Facilities
October 5, 2023 - WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Senator Mike Lee released the following:
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and...
20 GOP senators led by Rick Scott vow to block bills not related to funding government
The Hill
20 GOP senators led by Rick Scott vow to block bills not related to funding government
By Alexander Bolton
Facing a pileup of spending bills and a possible government shutdown, 20 Republican senators led by Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) say they will delay any legislation moving on the Senate...
Over $200K approved for chronic wasting disease surveillance in Mississippi
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Over $200K approved for chronic wasting disease surveillance in Mississippi
By Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will receive $207,541 for chronic wasting disease surveillance.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on...
Pearl River County Officials Seek Federal Support for Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects
Picayune Item
Pearl River County Officials Seek Federal Support for Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects
By Alexander Moraski
Pearl River County’s Economic Development Director, Lindsay Ward, and County Administrator, Adrian Lumpkin, traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss crucial projects...
Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit
Financial Regulation News
Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit
By Dave Kovaleski
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to create a Community Development Investment tax credit to help unlock more equity and long-term financial capital for community...
Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance
WJTV-TV Jackson
Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance
By Sethanie Smith
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding has been approved for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance in Mississippi.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the state...
Senators send a letter to CMS aiming to halt unworkable nursing home staffing rule
KAMR-TV Amarillo, Texas
Senators send a letter to CMS aiming to halt unworkable nursing home staffing rule
By Dailyn Wells
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Officials with the office of Senator James Lankford (OK) along with Senator Jon Tester (MT) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
