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March 7, 2013

House, Senate closer to charter school resolution

House, Senate closer to charter school resolution The House and Senate education committees spent Tuesday – a key deadline day – trying to refine their positions on charter schools in hopes of resolving the contentious issue during the 2013 session. Tuesday was the deadline to pass bills that originated in one chamber out of committee…
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March 7, 2013

Fate of the Big Gulp in Mississippi rests with Gov. Phil Bryant

Fate of the Big Gulp in Mississippi rests with Gov. Phil Bryant It’s up to Gov. Phil Bryant to protect the Big Gulp and the Happy Meal in Mississippi. The House passed the final version of Senate Bill 2687 on a 92-26 vote Wednesday. It bars local governments from requiring nutritional information, restricting portion sizes,…