CL looks at hot topic bills taking a backseat to redistricting
While state lawmakers tackle redistricting proposals and budget plans, some pieces of legislation remain unresolved at the Capitol.
Two have been especially contentious this year – spurring demonstrations from advocacy groups and heated debates.
One would fund a project decades in the making.
One would ease concerns for the safety of small children, and another would give the city of Jackson a way to fund its water upgrades.
Clarion Ledger
3/10/11
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