President Biden’s economic policies will wreak havoc on Mississippi families once again this summer. Consider this: since the President took office, prices have increased by nearly 20%, according to the Senate Banking Committee. Grocery costs have increased. Gas prices have jumped. Even electricity bills have skyrocketed. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports electricity prices have gone up 13 times … Read More

The last few weeks have brought chaos and uncertainty for Israel, and Israel’s supporters. Antisemitic protests have broken out on elite college campuses across the country. Turkey shut down trade with Israel. And President Biden threatened to withhold critical weapons from Israel. Simply put, the Middle East’s only democracy is under an economic, public relations, and military assault right now. … Read More

The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel was just one episode in a series of murderous events that led to the current war in Gaza. Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran have long placed a target on Israel’s back (not only because Israel is a Jewish state, but because it is a democracy and an ally of the United States). It … Read More

I won’t be wishing anyone a “Happy Tax Day” in this column because let’s face it – there’s nothing happy about Tax Day. Yes, some will be getting a refund, but most understand it’s a refund of YOUR money – money you overpaid to the government that they’re now returning with no interest attached. It’s frustrating to say the least. … Read More

It wasn’t that long ago (maybe two or three years) that the term “debanking” existed far out of reach of the American lexicon. But in recent months, President Trump has drawn much-needed attention to this freedom-stifling tactic. If you aren’t familiar, debanking is a scheme used by large Wall Street institutions to impose their woke agenda on Main Street America, … Read More

It’s no secret that at the State Treasury of Mississippi, we believe deeply in financial wellness for every citizen. And if you give us the opportunity, we’ll scream it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen, sharing our resources for families, individuals, and businesses when and where we can. We do this because we know financial wellness is critical … Read More

I loved how Governor Tate Reeves summarized our economy during his recent State of the State Address: “[Mississippi] is based on timeless economies. Agriculture and Forestry. Manufacturing and Industry. Tradesmen, craftsmen, cultivators, and workers dominate our land.” And in today’s chaotic global environment, that is a solid foundation on which to stand. Afterall, regardless of the global dynamics, the world … Read More