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February 27, 2012

‘Poor’ understanding: Experts say bootstrap mentality falls short

‘Poor’ understanding: Experts say bootstrap mentality falls short Ignoring poverty means stifling future growth, said Ed Sivak, director for the Mississippi Economic Policy Center. “If a third of our children in Mississippi are in poverty, it means a third of our future work force will be in poverty, too. Unless we make this issue a…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 27, 2012

$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought

$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought Federal officials have proposed spending $28.4 million next year to operate a high-security federal prison in Yazoo City, a move local and congressional officials hope will boost the region’s economy. Construction of the 1,216-bed facility is nearly complete and should be ready to open by early 2013,…