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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Tuesday November 11, 2025 ( 8 items )  

AFP-MS Calls on Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann To Advance Educational Savings Accounts in Mississippi
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Calls on Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann To Advance Educational Savings Accounts in Mississippi * Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement from AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown urging Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to support the expansion of educational savings accounts.  "Across Mississippi, families ar  more

DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Supreme Court Agreeing to Review Watson Vs. RNC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Supreme Court Agreeing to Review Watson v. RNC Watson v. RNC infringes on the rights of Mississippians to cast their mail-in ballot and have it counted If Republicans succeed, mail and early voting could be in jeopardy nationwide * Today, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, the RNC's challenge to the Mississippi  more

HYDE-SMITH HONORS AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS ON VETERANS DAY 2025
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH HONORS AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS ON VETERANS DAY 2025 * VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Pays Tribute to Veterans and Their Families. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement in commemoration of Veterans Day, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of America's veterans and their families while urging Mississippians to continue showing their  more

HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ ACT TO PRESSURE POSTAL SERVICE TO DO MORE TO FIGHT MAIL THEFT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ ACT TO PRESSURE POSTAL SERVICE TO DO MORE TO FIGHT MAIL THEFT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the upcoming holiday shopping season just over the horizon, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to pressure the U.S. Postal Service to do more to address mail thefts. The Upholding a Secure  more

MSU launches Energy Resilience, Innovation Hub to drive collaboration, advancements in energy sector
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Nov. 10 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU launches Energy Resilience, Innovation Hub to drive collaboration, advancements in energy sector * Building on a growing energy-related research portfolio, Mississippi State University is launching the Energy Resilience and Innovation Hub to foster collaboration and innovation that will support the Magnolia State's future energy needs. Led by MSU Associate Vice President for Research and E  more

Penn State Dickinson Law Clinic Files Petition With U.S. Supreme Court
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law clinic files petition with U.S. Supreme Court The Penn State Dickinson Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic, along with Mississippi employment firm Watson and Norris PLLC, filed a petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of Sandy Mays on Oct. 22. Along with Clinical Professor of Law and Clinic Director Michael For  more

Thompson Denounces Trump's Abuse of Power in Pardoning Election Conspirators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Denounces Trump's Abuse of Power in Pardoning Election Conspirators * (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement condemning President Trump's decision to pardon Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, and others who conspired to subvert the 2020 election. "Once aga  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Nov. 1-7, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 11 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Nov. 1-7, 2025: * * * UD in the News Nov. 1-7 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati featured UD engineering research to help develop AI to detect lung nodules in children's CT scans. The Conversation, BBC, Our Sunday Visitor, Mississippi Catholic and Alabama Catholic Radio also tapped faculty expertise. * * * The beauty backfire effect: Being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers, new research shows The  more