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March 30, 2016

Religious Accommodations bill draws protests from LGBT group

Religious Accommodations Bill debated at the capitol JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – Tuesday, a group of protesters converged on the state capitol, to rally against House Bill 15-23. If passed, they say the bill would allow religious organizations and private companies to openly discriminate against members of the L-G-B-T community. “Discrimination is something we…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 30, 2016

More special needs vouchers approved by Legislature

Legislature Extending More Special Needs Vouchers More special needs students could qualify for state vouchers to attend private schools under a bill advancing at the Mississippi Capitol. The Senate voted 32-16 to pass House Bill 33. It would allow any student who has had an individualized education plan at a public school within the previous…