WTOK-TV Meridian
Mississippi leaders react to Supreme Court EPA ruling
By WTOK Staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday the U. S. Supreme Court ‘struck a major blow against President Biden’s radical Green New Deal agenda’ with its ruling in the West Virginia vs...
Y'all Politics
Mississippi lawmakers react to effects of inflation on consumers ahead of July 4th weekend
By Anne Summerhays
According to American Farm Bureau Federation, the overall cost for the holiday cookout is up 17%, or about $10 from last year.
As Americans are facing some of the hardest...
Pine Belt News
More Than $140M in Road Projects Underway in Forrest Co.
By Haskel Burns
Four major road projects totaling just under $143 million are underway in Forrest County – from safety improvements, interchange construction and mill overlay – under the purview of the Mississippi Department...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Dobbs decision will allow states to take action in protecting ‘preborn babies and their mothers,’ Hyde-Smith says
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON DC — Friday morning the United States Supreme Court struck down Roe V. Wade in a 6-3 decision to uphold a Mississippi Abortion Law...
The Washington Times
Senate Democrats block vote on Tuberville bill to ban males from women’s sports
Senate stand-off marks 50th anniversary of Title IX
By Valerie Richardson
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill to protect single-sex sports from transgender athletes, rejecting warnings...
Y’all Politics
Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. Lawmakers call it a “cheap gimmick”
President Biden has made an Executive Order calling for a three-month holiday on all federal gas taxes.
By Sarah Ulmer
With the average gallon of gas in the U.S. now at $5.00, President Joe Biden has...
Financial Regulation News
Measure targets underserved communities tax credits
By Douglas Clark
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Cindy Hyde-Smith, (R-MS), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) recently introduced legislation that would promote economic development in underserved...
Y’all Politics
Congressman Kelly says American Rescue Plan is “nothing to celebrate”
The 1st District Congressman believes ARPA has failed to deliver in Mississippi and across the United States.
By Anne Summerhays
On Tuesday, the U.S. House Budget Committee held a hearing titled “How the...
CNS News
GOP Senators to AG Garland: What is DOJ Doing to Prevent Violence Against Pro-Life Centers and Individuals?
By Janey Olohan
(CNS News) -- Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) are “deeply concerned” about the increased violence against pro-life organizations, and...
Y’all Politics
Compromise gun deal in U.S. Senate announced. What’s in it and what’s not?
Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith await actual bill language before committing, wary of infringing on constitutional rights.
By Frank Corder
Over the weekend, 10 Republican U.S. Senators joined with...
