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February 16, 2015

Bryant a “safe bet” for second term as Governor; McDaniel, Watson jockeying for a statewide run

Mississippi: Bryant second term a safe bet; other contests developing Gov. Phil Bryant (R) was elected in 2011 with 61% of the vote, after winning the Republican Primary with 59%. This year, he is running for reelection. With the February filing deadline fast approaching, Bryant has no opposition so far. “Its going to be just…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 16, 2015

Speaker ProTem Rep. Greg Snowden: “We will have a substantial increase in education funds.”

Education funding at heart of budget battle A battle is expected to begin Monday over how to best spend state revenues the Mississippi Legislative Budget Office estimates are running $88 million over 2015 projections, with another $112 million accumulated from the state’s 2-percent set aside fund, House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden said. Snowden (R-Meridian)…