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August 15, 2016

#HB1523 remains blocked by 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals

Mississippi gay marriage law remains blocked during appeal Mississippi’s law on religious objections to same-sex marriage will remain blocked while the governor appeals a judge’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that it would not immediately remove the block that U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves put…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 15, 2016

Fitch, Moody’s lowers Mississippi’s credit rating

Agencies lower state’s credit rating, outlook Fitch Ratings has downgraded Mississippi’s credit rating on $4 billion in outstanding debt, and Moody’s Investor Services has lowered the state’s credit outlook to negative, moves that could cost taxpayers when the state refinances debt or borrows if not addressed. Fitch downgraded Mississippi’s rating on $4 billion in outstanding…