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November 29, 2017

State Sen. Blount (D) wants voting process more convenient to increase voter participation

Lawmaker hopes to increase low voter turnout State Senator David Blount (D) is working on legislation to address low voter turnout and improve voter participation. His daughter who is in college has spent $20.00 to receive and notarize ballots for both elections. “It is very difficult to vote absentee. You have to request a ballot…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 29, 2017

Unions vote in favor of contract at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula

Ingalls workers vote in favor of new labor contract PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) – Ingalls union members voted in favor of a contract extension by “an overwhelming majority” Tuesday. Union representatives had to count the votes by hand, but when it was all done, they said the yes votes won by a landslide…. …The deal negotiated…