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June 15, 2017

MITCHELL: Mississippi leads nation in “starve the beast” approach to governance led by Lt. Gov. Reeves

CHARLIE MITCHELL: Myths undermine any honest jobs, welfare talks Mississippi now leads the nation in the “starve the beast” approach to governance with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves as champion of the movement. The beast is government. The approach starves the beast by cutting funds. The appeal is that if government grows smaller, personal freedoms increase.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 15, 2017

New non-profit looks to increase voter registration, turnout in north Mississippi

Mississippi Votes pursues an engaged electorate North Mississippi is ground zero for an organization that aims to increase voter registration, turnout and engagement. Mississippi Votes, a recently-incorporated nonprofit organization, has in recent weeks coordinated volunteer canvassing efforts in Lafayette and Lee counties. Under the leadership of Elle Beene, a former Itawamba County resident, these canvassing…