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November 13, 2012

MSPEP – Supreme Court will consider challenge to Section 5 of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court will consider challenge to Section 5 of Voting Rights Act In an order Friday, the justices agreed to hear a constitutional challenge to the part of the landmark Voting Rights Act that requires all or parts of 16 states with a history of discrimination in voting to get federal approval before making any…
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November 13, 2012

State treasurer says plan still frozen, audit results awaited

State treasurer says plan still frozen, audit results awaited At a Senate Finance Committee meeting Thursday, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch updated lawmakers about the status of the program, which is still in limbo and would need $94 million to break even. “We’re hoping we can get the information back … and plan to get it…