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August 7, 2015

Gov. Bryant issues executive orders to reform public contracting process

RELEASE: Governor Bryant Orders State Contracting Reforms JACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant has issued two executive orders to reform the public contracting process in Mississippi. The actions are based on recommendations from the Task Force on Contracting and Procurement that Gov. Bryant established in November 2014. Executive Order 1361 requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections to become…
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August 7, 2015

Mayor Mary lost home county of Madison in Auditor race, says light has to shine

Hawkins-Butler loses Auditor’s race Madison County’s final numbers have Pickering winning Madison County with nearly 57 percent of the vote and Fitch winning with nearly 66 percent. Statewide, Pickering won 67 percent of the vote and Fitch won 57 percent of the vote. Hawkins Butler said even though she lost the battle she is still…