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April 24, 2014

Gov. Bryant signs 20 week abortion ban into law

Miss. governor signs mid-pregnancy abortion ban Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a bill to ban abortion starting at the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy. Supporters say it’s designed to protect women’s health, while abortion-rights advocates say it’s unconstitutional. House Bill 1400, which becomes law July 1, will ban abortion starting at 20 weeks’…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 24, 2014

Bill Minor knocks Rep. Bill Denny over texting bill

House member Denny does it again by Bill Minor As Ronald Regan would say, “There you go again,” Bill Denny. Denny, an 83-year-old Republican House member from Jackson, once again has thrown a monkey wrench into the state legislative machinery, killing a worthwhile new law — then walking off with a “don’t blame me” shrug.…