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February 19, 2014

Hattiesburg follows Starkville in passing diversity resolution

Council to vote on diversity resolution Hattiesburg City Council is expected this afternoon to consider a resolution that would spell out the city’s official stance when it comes to discrimination and diversity. Council will be asked to vote on a resolution that would be the city’s first policy statement on diversity. “It would not be…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 19, 2014

#MSleg turning attention to FY2015 budget

Miss. lawmakers gearing up work on FY15 budget Mississippi lawmakers are working on early versions of budget bills, and final negotiations are weeks away. They’re deciding how to spend tax dollars during fiscal 2015, which starts July 1. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee proposes $5.9 billion in state spending, while Gov. Phil Bryant proposes $6.1…