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January 4, 2013

SALTER: Legislature faces thorny 2013 issues

SALTER: Legislature faces thorny 2013 issues Mississippi lawmakers face the usual lineup of tough issues in the 2013 session – the state budget, transportation issues, charter schools, renewed calls for a state bond bill, and perhaps the toughest issue of all, the question of whether or not to expand the state’s Medicaid program. The 2013…
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January 4, 2013

Mississippi lawmakers face April deadline for budget

Mississippi lawmakers face April deadline for budget Mississippi budget writers have released their initial proposals. But they’re months away from deciding exactly how much the state will spend on education, health care and other services during fiscal 2014, which begins July 1. There are significant differences between a plan drafted by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant…