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February 12, 2015

MS Senate GOP passes measure supporting constitutional convention to control fed spending

Senate backs convention to mandate fed. balanced budget JACKSON – State senators want to sign Mississippi onto a plan for a nationwide constitutional convention that would force the federal government to balance its budget and require states’ permission to increase the national debt. The Senate voted 30-18 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 2389, part of…
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February 12, 2015

After pages do an inspection sticker check, MS Senate passes bill to eliminate them

Mississippi Senate passes bill to eliminate vehicle inspection stickers Senators Wednesday passed Senate Bill 2519, which would repeal the requirement that vehicle owners get a $5 safety inspection each year. The bill goes to the House for more debate. Proponents, including Republican Sen. John Polk of Hattiesburg, say too often no inspection is conducted. They…