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March 27, 2012

Lawmakers OK nonresident tuition waiver

Lawmakers OK nonresident tuition waiver A bill headed to Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant would allow individual universities to waive out-of-state tuition if the state College Board deems the practice fiscally responsible. Senate Universities and Colleges Committee Chairman Terry Burton, R-Newton, said some universities in nearby states already waive out-of-state tuition for some Mississippi residents, particularly…
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March 27, 2012

Cochran: Reassess recommended NOAA cuts affecting Gulf Coast states

Cochran: Reassess recommended NOAA cuts affecting Gulf Coast states Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran has expressed strong concerns about funding recommendations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and their “lack of emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico.” At hearing to review FY2013 budget requests for the Department of Commerce, Cochran challenged recommendations to terminate…