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September 8, 2017

MPB at Issue on #Lottery
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September 8, 2017

#msleg considers removing MDOT employees from civil service protection

Legislators explore MDOT civil service protection removal JACKSON – The cash-strapped Mississippi Department of Transportation met with members of the House Transportation Committee and other key legislators Thursday about removing civil service protection for its employees. MDOT has about 3,088 employees who are covered by the Personnel Board, which is the method of providing civil…
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September 7, 2017

Unanimous Mississippi Supreme Court Decides Columbus Mayor and Council Violated Open Meetings Act

RELEASE Unanimous Mississippi Supreme Court Decides Columbus Mayor and Council Violated Open Meetings Act Mississippi Justice Institute calls first-of-its-kind decision a monumental victory for open and transparent government for all Mississippians (JACKSON, MISS) – Today, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the Mayor and City Council of Columbus violated the Open Meetings Act when they…