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May 2, 2016

Uncertainty surrounds state agency budget cuts

State agencies pondering cuts, layoffs with new budget In order to cobble together a “balanced” budget amid shortfalls and deficits, Mississippi lawmakers shifted and raided so many accounts that state agency leaders are still trying to figure out exactly how much their budgets have been cut and how they’ll operate. “We need guidance from someone,”…
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April 29, 2016

State Treasurer Fitch says new #msleg bond bill could lower state credit rating

Treasurer Fitch warns bond bill spells trouble for credit rating You can expect the confidence national debt rating agencies have in Mississippi’s debt repayment abilities will be diminished by the Legislature’s approval of about $560 million in new debt in a year revenues are $100 million below projections and dropping still further, state Treasurer Lynn…