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January 26, 2017

Bill to get voter approval before school districts can raise taxes gets House Ed Committee approval

House panel would require votes on all school tax increases The House Education Committee voted 12-10 Wednesday to approve House Bill 203, which would take away school boards’ ability to increase property tax rates without voter approval. Rep. Dana Criswell, an Olive Branch Republican, said people should get to vote on even the smallest tax…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 26, 2017

Story on immigrants in MS being fearful of Trump exec orders fails to address legal vs illegal

Immigrants in Mississippi fearful of President’s Executive Orders The president’s executive orders have these immigration advocacy groups in Mississippi reeling. They’re angry, they’re upset, but most of all, they’re scared. Laura Cabrera was born in Mexico City but has lived here for 18 years. She has 5 children and is scared she’ll be separated from…