Free State Strategies
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A public policy and communications firm based in Mississippi. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
Jackson, MS
Joined July 2022
Happy Christmas Eve from Laurel, Miss. in the Free State of Jones.
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“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” - Luke 2:11. Merry Christmas, y’all! 🎄⛪️🌟
“Tonight, in millions of American homes, the glow of the Christmas Tree is a reflection of the love Jesus taught us.” On this day, President Reagan delivered these words in his Christmas Address to the Nation.
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“May God relieve your sufferings…and a good Christmas to you.” —George Washington to his troops, Christmas 1777. This Christmas, let us remember the sacrifices made by our forefathers, the Patriots who withstood bitter winter conditions at Valley Forge and fought for the
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May the light of the last night bring you peace and happiness! Happy Hanukkah!
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#OTD in 1817, Mississippi was admitted to the Union. Happy Statehood Day to the very best one! #1817 #mississippibirthday #history
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Coming 🔜: the 2026 season of At Issue on @MPBOnline with @rstapes as a politics & policy analyst. We invite you to tune in each week: https://t.co/hpTSwOJq5w
#opinion #msleg
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Attempting the IMPOSSIBLE: 90 seconds is nowhere near long enough to highlight Mississippi’s contribution to the greatness of America! 🇺🇸 But I’m so happy to see @GMA recognize OUR STATE on the national stage!
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Happy #VeteransDay to #TomCat & all our heroes who fought to defend America - at home & abroad. 🇺🇸 ❤️ #thankaVet #army
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Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the men and women, past and present, who have served our nation. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication.
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Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music — so it’s only right that our state hosts The National Folk Festival! A great reason to @VisitJacksonMS this weekend!
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We know firsthand the difference this makes in children's lives (@rstapes's mom Kay was adopted). This #nationaladoptionmonth, we encourage you to consider fostering, adopting, or contributing to those who help children find their forever home. ❤️
So far this year, my office has legally cleared over 600 children in foster care for adoption. This #NationalAdoptionMonth, we celebrate the families who have been completed through adoption and recognize the many children in Mississippi waiting to find their forever homes. Every
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Some great memories here from @HaleyBarbour on former Vice President Dick Cheney. We offer condolences to his family & are grateful for his service to our country and our state. (Note: he’s one of the first politicians @rstapes ever met when he visited @MUWedu to campaign for
Republican former Gov. Haley Barbour and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson are among the Mississippi political figures who say they appreciate the legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney. https://t.co/YkmLmZuxz9
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Earlier this year, my wife Gayle was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thanks to a routine mammogram, her doctors caught it early. The surgery and treatment were effective, and she is now cancer free. Read her story, which shows that regular screening saves
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Early Detection Saves Lives
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I've signed Executive Order 1589 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi. Students across the country are spending far too much time sitting around looking at screens and eating too much highly-processed
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Be sure to join this webinar on 10/29 with the @mphassoc & @EmpowerMS Fellow @rstapes to hear about workforce trends in healthcare, labor force rates, and why work is more than a paycheck. Sign up at this link or use the QR code below. #humanflourishing
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This week, @rstapes participated in a @SellersDorsey panel discussion about the changing federal landscape & new opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes. #healthpolicy
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Federal policies have been changing in a big way, creating new rules, regulations, and opportunities to improve outcomes for the American people. Thanks to the fine folks at Sellers Dorsey for the...
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Congratulations to city, state, private sector, and nonprofit partners on today's groundbreaking for the #MuseumTrailDowntownConnector. #CCID #JacksonIsRising
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The Museum Trail Downtown Connector represents a continuation of strategic investments into Jackson, including within the Capitol Complex Improvement District. Congratulations to city, state, private...
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Freedom is paramount to humanity, and we celebrate today’s return of the hostages. 🕊️✡️💙 “I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land.” Ezekiel 37:14
They’re home 💙 From Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, and Nahal Oz - taken from their homes, some in pyjamas from their beds. On October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked their kibbutzim - murdering, burning and kidnapping families. Today, after endless days in darkness, they’re finally free.
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They’re home 💙 From Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, and Nahal Oz - taken from their homes, some in pyjamas from their beds. On October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked their kibbutzim - murdering, burning and kidnapping families. Today, after endless days in darkness, they’re finally free.
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Great crowd & energy at today’s @DJP_Downtown annual meeting featuring Mayor @John_Horhn & other elected leaders. The Mayor discussed plans to tackle infrastructure, crime, & blight alongside restoring basic city functions. #jacksonisrising #downtownjackson #jacksonisready
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