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May 9, 2016

Congressman Thompson fighting new Jackson airport law in Washington

Rep. Bennie Thompson will take airport takeover battle to DC “The only two course of action is in the courts and in Washington. I’ll do what I can Washington to turn it around,” Thompson said. Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber supports Thompson’s battle:. “It’s our intent to ensure that the constitutionality of the citizens in Jackson…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 9, 2016

Gov. Bryant touts additional funding for foster care

Bryant: Additional Funding Going to Foster-Care System Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is telling social workers and others that his administration is committed to improving the troubled foster-care system. The state is putting an additional $34 million into the system for the year that begins July 1. Lawmakers committed the money to avoid a federal court…