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May 11, 2016

Gov. Bryant signs bill restricting state funds from abortion provider organizations

Governor signs bill to defund Planned Parenthood Governor Phil Bryant signed a Mississippi Senate bill that stops state funding to Planned Parenthood into law. Bryant signed Senate Bill 2238, which was written by Sen. Joey Fillingane, Tuesday, saying on Twitter “Happy to sign Senate Bill 2238. Taxpayer dollars should not fund abortions.” WDAM 5/10/16
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 11, 2016

Rep. Mark Baker considering legislation for state takeover of Capitol city of Jackson

Legislation in the works for emergency takeover of Jackson city government JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – Representative Mark Baker is currently drafting legislation that would grant Governor Phil Bryant direct control over Jackson’s city government. This would be similar to what Michigan Governor Rick Snyder had over the city governments of Detroit and Flint…