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February 26, 2016

MCPP launches MS Justice Institute – names Mike Hurst to direct legal efforts

MCPP Launches Mississippi Justice Institute Former Assistant US Attorney Mike Hurst to direct legal efforts Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) today announced the creation of the Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) as the Center’s legal arm to represent Mississippians whose state or federal Constitutional rights have been threatened by government actions. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney…
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February 25, 2016

Vote recount in Senate shows reading bill failed 25-24 after all; held for reconsideration

After vote recount, third grade reading bill fails Senate Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, a Newton Republican, said Thursday that votes were miscounted and that Senate Bill 2157 lost on a 25-24 vote. Senators held the measure for reconsideration, though, and the outcome could change. Daily Journal 2/25/16 http://djournal.com/news/after-vote-recount-third-grade-reading-bill-fails-senate/