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September 14, 2010

CL – Consolidation: Political obstacles high

Consolidation: Political obstacles high Barbour had said reducing the state’s 152 school districts to 100 would improve educational quality and save money. Indeed, there was a suggestion that the Legislature require the consolidation of personnel, purchasing, transportation and food services for districts within a county. But the governor’s Commission on Educational Structure stopped short of…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 14, 2010

MIM – Barbour’s Comments Draw Criticism From Social Conservatives

Barbour’s Comments Draw Criticism From Social Conservatives Here is part of what Barbour said: “Any issue that takes people’s eye off of unemployment, job creation, economic growth, taxes, spending, deficits, debts is taking your eye off the ball. But if somebody goes to campaign for governor candidate x, I would hope that somebody would stay…