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March 31, 2016

More drama out of HD 79: Five voters file suit over House seating Tullos over Eaton

Voters file suit over Mark Tullos seat in House Five Smith County voters sued in federal court Wednesday, asking a judge to overturn a decision by the Mississippi House of Representatives to award a disputed seat to Republican Mark Tullos. The five voters say the House broke federal equal protection guarantees when it tossed out…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
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…