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November 11, 2014

JLBC expects 3 percent increase in state spending next year #MSLeg

Mississippi budgeters expect modest growth in spending JACKSON – Top Mississippi lawmakers said Monday they expect a 3 percent increase in state spending during the coming year, reflecting a prediction of modest growth in the state economy. That’s stronger than the 1.1 percent revenue growth rate for the current year over last year, but weaker…
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November 11, 2014

Hinds Co. Election chair admits she broke law by not having required number of ballots on hand

Hinds Co. election chief admits she broke the law JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Hinds County Election Commission Chairwoman Connie Cochran admits she broke the law by not ordering the required number of ballots for last week’s general election. The secretary of state’s office says state law requires election commissioners to order enough ballots for 75…