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January 11, 2017

Bill to address appointing school supts to avoid special election passes #msleg, heads to Governor

Appointed superintendent bill heads to governor’s desk Tuesday the Senate passed House Bill 32, which requires school boards to appoint replacements for elected school chiefs who leave office within the next two years, rather than holding a new election. Last year lawmakers passed a measure requiring all superintendents in the state be appointed starting Jan.…
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January 11, 2017

State Sen. Bill Stone named chairman of Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus

Democrats elect their leaders in Senate Sen. Bill Stone of Holly Springs was elected chairman of the Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday. He replaces John Horhn of Jackson, who resigned as chairman because he is running for mayor of Jackson in this year’s election. “I am deeply humbled to be chosen by my colleagues…