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Would tax cuts work?
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,02/04/21-1:00AM , 481 Reads
JACKSON — Nice, propitiatory (there’s that word again) State of the State address by Gov. Tate Reeves last week. He spoke of Mississippians’ grit, pride and faith. He talked of his personal goal to cultivate more empathy. “We must love our neighbors as ourselves,” he said.
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Can we bridge our political schism?
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,01/28/21-2:48AM , 473 Reads
JACKSON — When is the last time you used the word “schism”? Oh, it’s not in your daily vocabulary. Well, since we’re living in one, it should be.
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A Republican truth teller
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Fri,01/22/21-1:17AM , 332 Reads
JACKSON — Insurrection in the world’s greatest democracy. What a way to start the New Year!

So have we learned any lessons? I fear not.

But our politicians should take heed of what has occurred. When you cater to the worst in us to advance your ambitions, you will ultimately reap our worst behaviors.
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Money-hungry PERS wants another chunk
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,01/14/21-3:14AM , 343 Reads
JACKSON — Surprise! The state’s Public Employees' Retirement System needs more money,
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