[C-L]Barbour speaks at Mississsippi Early Childhood Education meeting
Last Thursday Gov. Haley Barbour, who cited that early education is the key to economic growth in Mississippi, was the keynote speaker at the Mississippi Early Childhood Education Meeting in downtown Jackson. Barbour additionally urged the state to continue to support “commonsensical programs” like the Quality Step System. Anthony Topazi, the president and CEO of Mississippi Power who also spoke at the meeting, pledged that his company will commit $450,000 to early education over the next three years.
Posted by kate at 11:19 AM on 06/29/07. Discuss (0)
[C-L] Judge asked to reconsider voter ID decision
According to the Clarion Ledger, Attorney General Jim Hood along with the NAACP and the Mississippi Republican Party have requested that the federal judge reconsider his voter ID decision.
Posted by kate at 12:52 PM on 06/26/07. Discuss (1)
[C-L]Mixed feelings about voter ID ruling
At the Mississippi Press Association’s summer convention, candidates were questioned regarding their feelings on the new voter ID requirement. The Republican candidates for governor and lt. governor approve of the federal judge’s ruling to require voter identification at the polls. However, the Democratic candidates for these offices do not feel the same. Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves Jr., along with other Democratic candidates, feels that the new law will intimidate many potential voters.
Posted by kate at 10:37 AM on 06/26/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] Obama Preaches to the Choir in Jackson
Read Kate Royals’ exclusive story from inside an Obama appearance at the TelCom Center last week:
Responding to a question about Democrats and religion, Obama said he believes the two can work together. “I think it would be a strategic mistake to abandon the field of faith,” he asserted. “But you canӒt make arguments based on just one faith. ... Also, it’s necessary to maintain the separation of church and state, even if just to maintain the independence of the church.”
As for the issues of gay marriage and abortion, Obama said Americans may not be able to come to agreement on some issues. “But I never understood why a couple of lines in Romans are more important than the Sermon on the Mount,” he said of gay marriage.
Posted by ladd at 09:13 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[Release]Eaves joins crusade to avoid insurance industry influence
Speaking from Biloxi today, John Arthur Eaves Jr., leading Democratic candidate for Governor, signed a pledge to refuse to take campaign contributions from the insurance industry, including insurance companies, insurance PACs and executives of insurance companies.
Posted by kate at 06:02 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[S-H]Conservative group promotes limited government
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a nonprofit conservative group, mailed 5,000 copies of its booklet, “Governing by Principle,” to Mississippi candidates urging them to support the concept of limited government. The group’s hope is that a conversation about appropriate limitations of government will ensue.
Posted by kate at 01:17 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[S-H]Chief sends letter to Choctaw voters
Chief Phillip Martin sent a letter to Choctaw voters this past week that said his opponent in the July 3 runoff election is being backed by those who want to keep the tribe from opening a casino in Jackson County. However, his opponent Beasley Denson says otherwise.
Posted by kate at 01:08 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[Release]Under fire, Bryant does U-turn on Partnership
Under fire for his involvement in Mike Moore’s unlawful Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, State Auditor Phil Bryant seemed to do an about-face on Wednesday.
Posted by kate at 01:00 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (4)
[JFP] The JFP Interview with Gary Anderson
Read Adam Lynch’s JFP Interview with Gary Anderson, who is challenging George Dale for insurance commissioner:
Were just calling it like it is. WeҒre not trying to duck and dodge this issue. We know the insurance industry is financing (Dale’s) campaign. Just last week, I received a letter that one of his close friends in the insurance industry had sent out across the state saying: We need to stand up for George because George has been good to us. HeӒs been communicating well with the insurance industry. In that letter, this person asked for 200 agents to stand up for George and give $1,000 a piece, and write private checks in the amount of at least $1,000. The letter also asked insurance companies to give corporate checks in the amount of $1,000 to raise the $250,000 that he needs to fight off this Democratic opponent, referring to me. So, you know, when I see letters like that and I hear the commission say he only accepts a little money from the insurance industry, I canԒt help but think that somebodys having a difficult time telling the truth.
Posted by ladd at 04:03 PM on 06/20/07. Discuss (2)
Immigration: A Missississippi Senator’s Key Role
Tom Shuford, a North Carolinian, wrote the following letter to the editor today:
Dear Editor:
Unbeknownst to Mississippi, the state is in the eye of the nation’s immigration policy storm. That’s because Senator Trent Lott is the key GOP vote-counter and persuader. The senator’s goal is to secure enough GOP votes to combine with those of the Democratic majority to reach the 60-vote threshold necessary to limit debate (prevent a filibuster) on the Senate’s immigration bill, S. 1348. This “cloture” vote would open the way for a final vote in which only 50 votes would be needed for passage.
Posted by kate at 02:03 PM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[C-L]Mississippians protest Lott’s push for immigration bill
According to the Clarion Ledger, protest escalates as Lott continues to push for Senate votes in favor of a controversial immigration bill. Lott, who the article names “the second most powerful Republican in the state,” has promised to lobby Republicans to support the bill. The bill would toughen the security at the U.S.-Mexico border and offer a process for illegal immigrants to live legally in the U.S.
Posted by kate at 10:55 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[C-L]Ridgeland passes smoking ban
It looks like Ridgeland will be smoke-free in 30 days thanks to a unanimous vote to pass an ordinance to ban smoking. This comes a year after Starkville passed a smoking ban, marking itself the first of the state’s major municipalities to approve a citywide smoking ban. Others include Hattiesburg, Tupelo and Oxford.
Posted by kate at 10:49 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[Release] Purvis leads fundraising in Hinds D.A. race
[Verbatim Release] The Democratic Primary for Hinds County District Attorney isn’t until August 7th, but it’s clear Michele Purvis is the frontrunner. Former City of Jackson Prosecutor Michele Purvis has led her two opponents in campaign money raised since the race began. Purvis has raised $34,196.80 from a wide range of businesses, citizens and attorneys. Current Hinds County District Attorney Faye Petersen has raised only $18,675, while defense attorney Robert Shuler Smith has listed $31,233.51 in contributions.
Posted by kate at 10:42 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[Release]Gulf Coasters endorse Ross
Today Senator Charlie Ross, the conservative candidate for lieutenant governor, received the endorsements of State Senator Billy Hewes [R-Gulfport], State Representative Jim Simpson [R-Gulfport], State Representative Michael Janus [R-Biloxi], Chancery Clerk John McAdams [R-Harrison County], Tax Assessor Tal Flurry [R-Harrison County], Supervisor Marlin Ladner [R-Board President, Harrison County], and Supervisor Connie Rocko [R-Harrison County], in his bid for the state’s second highest office.
Posted by kate at 10:20 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[Release]Bryant refuses to produce Partnership records
Friends of Charlie Ross released this today:
State Auditor Phil Bryant claims he served alongside former Democratic Attorney General Mike Moore on the board of the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi in order to bring accountability to the controversial $20 million per year agency. To date, Bryant has never produced proof that he did that and yesterday, his stonewall continued.
Posted by kate at 10:15 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
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