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September 20, 2013

Economist: Mississippi’s growth inches past nation’s

Economist: Mississippi’s growth inches past nation’s Mississippi’s economy is outpacing the national economy, although both are growing at a relatively slow rate, an expert told lawmakers Thursday. State economist Darrin Webb told the Joint Legislative Budget Committee that Mississippi had 1.9 percent growth in its gross domestic product in the first half of 2013 and…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 20, 2013

Harrison – Jobs progress called ‘remarkable’

Jobs progress called ‘remarkable’ State Economist Darrin Webb told legislative leaders Thursday that Mississippi “came late to the party” in terms of jobs creation, but has finally arrived. “We made remarkable progress during the past 12 months,” Webb said at the conclusion of four days of hearings where the 14-member Legislative Budget Committee met with…