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January 25, 2011

CL – Charter school law targeted

Charter school law targeted A year after the state Legislature approved a new charter school law, no one has petitioned the Board of Education to open one. Advocates say that does not reflect a lack of interest. The law is too restrictive, said Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula. No charter school organization “is going to look…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 25, 2011

JJ – Sen. Kirby gets big beer donations

JJ – Sen. Kirby gets big beer donations State Senator Dean Kirby received more cash from Capitol Advocacy Group and Anheuser-Busch than other other politician in Mississippi according to campaign finance reports. Anheuser-Busch donated $3,000 to Senator Kirby while CAG, a PAC created by Anheuser-Busch’s lobbyist, gave $14,500 as well. No other politician in Mississippi…