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March 31, 2016

State Sen. McDaniel says House is stalling on campaign finance reform, commends CL reporting

Senate votes to ban personal spending of campaign money The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved campaign-finance and elections reform that includes prohibition of politicians using campaign money for personal expenses such as cars, apartments and clothes. “It’s really common sense,” said Senate Elections Chairwoman Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven. “The question you ask yourself is, ‘Is this…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 31, 2016

MS Senate passes Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act

Senate passes religious freedom bill The Senate passed the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act” late Wednesday on a 31-17 vote. House Bill 1523 would allow clerks to deny same-sex marriage licenses to gay couples because of their religious beliefs and not face any repercussions. It would also allow private businesses and faith-based…