Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi
65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides.
The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation.
The Secure Am
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Carrying the Torch: 815th Airlift Squadron Assumes Airlift Mission in Africa
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Carrying the Torch: 815th Airlift Squadron Assumes Airlift Mission in Africa
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There was no formal ceremony marking the transition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. No guidon passed from one commander to another. Instead, a moment represented something larger; the passing of a torch that lights the path of Air Force airlift across the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.
After months of operations througho
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota's National Education Ranking Falls to 21st
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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Minnesota's national education ranking falls to 21st
In just five years, Minnesota's education system has fallen from #7 nationally to #21, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2026 Kids Count Report.
The highly regarded nonprofit Annie E. Casey
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FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
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NEW YORK - June 11, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service, in partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU), has named Jake Kasitz as the fifth recipient of its annual scholarship program,
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Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Garland County Habitat for Humanity has received a $9,750 incentive for its 2024-2025 participation in the Entergy Arkansas Core Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) offering. Since 2024, the organization has received a total of $20,500 in incent
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Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 11 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. Alabama will benefit with projects totaling $87 million for restoration ac
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HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS
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Miss. Senator Cosponsored Bill to Toughen Penalties for Smuggling Cell Phones in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded Senate passage of legislation she cosponsored to enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO CAP OUT-OF-POCKET INSULIN COSTS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO CAP OUT-OF-POCKET INSULIN COSTS
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INSULIN Act Would Limit Out-of-Pocket Cost at $35, Reinforce Patient Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday agreed to cosponsor bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of insulin, reinforce patient protections, and make the lifesaving medicine more accessible for Mi
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Senate passage of bipartisan legislation that would allow hospitals to continue testing innovative hospital payment models under Medicare as they face unprecedented financial challenges in delivering care in rural areas. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthori
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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th
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Miss. Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2026 Entertainment, New Attractions Ahead of Patriotic Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 12 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release:
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Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2026 Entertainment, New Attractions Ahead of Patriotic Mississippi State Fair
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Flo Rida as the headliner of the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, which runs October 8-18, as well as several new and special, patriotic attractions fairgoers can expect as part of this year's
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MSU engineering college, CAVS Extension work with industry partners to introduce Integrated Logistics Support training on the Gulf Coast
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 11 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU engineering college, CAVS Extension work with industry partners to introduce Integrated Logistics Support training on the Gulf Coast
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Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State manufacturing experts and students are leading a collaboration with Bollinger Shipyards and technical services firm CHAND to strengthen workforce training in the shipbuilding industry through the
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Native American Ancestor, Bone Awl Linked to 20 Tribes Through Museum Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as
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NOAA: Scientific Study Tracks the Trends in 100 Years of Shark Depredation in Recreational Fisheries
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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New Scientific Study Tracks the Trends in 100 Years of Shark Depredation in Recreational Fisheries
Scientists studied Atlantic recreational fishery data to better understand this complex human-wildlife conflict.
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A scientific article recently published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science provides a new look at shark depredation by exploring the
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Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease
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SALEM, Oregon -Improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing is crucial for Oregonians to have the best chance of treating and defeating cancer and other diseases. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its Oregon partners will advocate for expanded access
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SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss, and Jack Reed, D-RI, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Committee voted 18-9 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. Th
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Southern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law Enforcement
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law Enforcement
By: Morgan Smith
The University of Southern Mississippi is expanding access to digital forensic resources and training through the opening of the Rural Digital Forensics Initiative (RDFI) laboratory within the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security. Supported by the U.S. Department of Justice
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Southern Miss, Forrest Health Partner to Enhance Nursing Education
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss, Forrest Health Partner to Enhance Nursing Education
By: David Tisdale
Students in The University of Southern Mississippi's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) can get invaluable experience in an active patient care setting through a new partnership with Forrest Health in Hattiesburg, potentially opening doors for them to careers with the local healthcare sy
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi
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University of Missouri Museum Identifies Quapaw Nation Affiliation for Arkansas Collections
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects.
It determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Quapaw Nation, according to a National Park Service notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The inventory identified human remains representing at least 54 individuals and 6,440 associated funerary objects. The collection in
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