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August 30, 2012

Federal court rejects Texas voter ID law

Federal court rejects Texas voter ID law A three-judge federal panel today rejected the Texas voter ID law, saying it would improperly suppress the voting rights of minorities. Under the Voting Rights Act, Texas had the obligation to prove that the law — which requires voters to present photo identification at the polling place —…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 30, 2012

Portions of Mississippi Declared Federal Disaster Area

Portions of Mississippi Declared Federal Disaster Area PEARL—Gov. Phil Bryant announced that FEMA on Aug. 29 declared thirty-four Mississippi counties federal disaster areas due to impacts from Hurricane Isaac. Once weather conditions allow, damage assessments will be conducted in impacted areas to determine if those areas are eligible to be included in the declaration. “I…