Legislation that would help pay for a major project in downtown Jackson is headed to Gov. Haley Barbour for consideration.
Senate Bill 3281 would allow the state to issue $20 million in bonds and then lend the money to Hinds County for the Old Capitol Green Project. The money would have to be repaid with interest.
The ambitious, roughly $1 billion project is designed to stretch across 16 downtown blocks in Jackson with retail, office and residential space, along with a movie theater. It could take 15 years to complete.
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