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William Beach Interview
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William Beach
William Beach, from the Heritage Foundation, joins Bill, the Dog and Dr Jim Leggette on The Morning Show. Topics discussed include studies they produced on government dependency and economic freedom. We learn that government dependency is increasing in the US. Also, economic freedom is declining as well, when compared with the rest of the world. This is important since there is a link between economic freedom and prosperity. We also discussed the scoring process used by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to determine the impact of legislation. Click the link below to hear the interview.
Rep Greg Snowden on The Morning Show
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Rep Greg Snowden
Mississippi House representative Greg Snowden joins Bill and the Dog on The Morning Show and discusses Nathan’s Law, the Voter ID Initiative, school budget woes and more. Click the link below to hear the conversation.
Forest Thigpen on School Choice and Charter Schools
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Forest Thigpen
Forest Thigpen, President Mississippi Center for Public Policy, joins The Morning Show and discusses school choice and charter schools. Not only did we discuss the status of this innovation in Mississippi, we also discussed how charter schools have made a difference across the country. Click the link below to listen to the interview.
Visit the Mississippi Center for Public Policy web site here.
Dr Jim Leggette’s web site and blog click here.
CAO Mark Mc Donald and MPD Chief Lee Shelbourn
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CAO Mark McDonald and new Police Chief Lee Shelbourn visit The Morning Show. Click the link below to hear the interview.
Congressman Harper to Tour the 172nd and 186th
Posted by: | CommentsThe two day congressional delegation tour begins today, Friday, January 8th, where Harper will participate in a patient offload procedure prior to the group’s departure for Mississippi on a C-17 Globemaster III. The group will spend Saturday touring Mississippi’s two Air National Guard bases.
Rep Greg Harper
“Both Air National Guard bases in Mississippi play a significant role in response to hurricanes and other disasters at home in addition to the ongoing conflicts abroad,” said Congressman Gregg Harper. “The Mississippi National Guardsmen’s commitment to community and the nation is unmatched and is recognized all over the world. I look forward to accompanying Air National Guard and Air Force senior leadership in Mississippi.”
Jackson, Mississippi – Saturday, January 9
8:30 a.m. – 172nd Airlift Wing Unit Visit led by Col. William Hill
141 Military Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39232
Meridian, Mississippi – Saturday, January 9
11:00 a.m. – 186th Air Refueling Wing Visit led by Col. Franklin Chalk
6225 M. Street, Meridian, Mississippi 39397
1:30 p.m. – 186th Air Refueling Wing Town Hall Meeting for Troops with Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III and Lt. Gen. Loren M. Reno
Mayor Cheri Barry and CAO Mark McDonald
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Mayor Cheri Barry
Mayor Cheri Barry and CAO Mark McDonald visit The Morning Show with Bill and The Dog and discuss the 3 foot project contract termination, the future of the 3 foot building, City Hall, the 22nd avenue overpass and much more. Click the link below to hear the conversation.
State’s Open Meetings Law Violated
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Without honesty and integrity in government, what is there? Public trust is of the utmost importance in a democracy. It is disheartening at best when our local elected officials don’t seem to hold that ideal in the same esteem.
This past week — after our story about the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors possibly breaking the state’s Open Meetings Law ran — more information on the issue was brought to light.
Read The Meridian Star editorial by clicking here.
Supervisors and Meridian Star Editor Discuss Possible Open Meetings Law Violation
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Lauderdale County Supervisors Craig Hitt and Wayman Newell and The Meridian Star Editor Fredie Carmichael join Bill and Dumpster on The Morning Show and discuss, in different segments, The Meridian Star’s Sunday article by Jennifer Jacob Brown and if the supervisors violated the state’s open meetings law. Click the links below to hear the 3 segments of the show.
Did Supervisors Violate Open Meetings Law?
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When it comes to what went on in the most recent closed meeting of the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, recollections vary quite a bit.
Read the article by Jennifer Jacob Brown in The Meridian Star here.
James Carafano Visits The Morning Show
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Joining The Morning Show is James Carafano from the Heritage Foundation. We discuss the latest for AfPak (government speak for Afghanistan and Pakistan). Click the link below to hear Dr Jim Leggette, Bill Smith and the Dog interview Carafano. Read more about James at www.heritage.org
Visit Jim Leggette’s web site and blog here.
