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November 1, 2015

Jackson Co. Republican legislators united in opposition to #Initiative42

Local legislators united in opposition to Initiative 42 Initiative 42’s encroachment on the separation of powers is very problematic,” said Rep. Hank Zuber of Ocean Springs. “This can be explained by asking a very simple question: What if the same approach were used to address underfunding in public higher education, public safety, Medicaid or roads…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 1, 2015

Race for the Legislature: GOP eyes supermajority, Democrats say they’ve out-worked opponents

State parties battle for control of Legislature The Democratic Party, which lost its House majority in 2011 for the first time since Reconstruction, is seeking to regain it. The Republican Party, now holding a 67-55 majority, wants to increase its margin and says it has at least an outside shot at gaining a supermajority of…