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December 8, 2009

Tough calls ahead on the state budget

Tough calls ahead on the state budget NOW IT’S the Legislature’s turn. Gov. Haley Barbour has cut about all governors are allowed to cut from the state budget, whacking more than $226 million since the fiscal year began in July. State law prohibits governors from cutting agency budgets more than 5 percent without approval from…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 8, 2009

Policy would ease college transfers

Policy would ease college transfers The state College Board is expected to review in February the policy that will create an improved transfer system that more clearly identifies classes that qualify for university credit. “The purpose is to communicate to freshmen and sophomores the expectations that universities have,” Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds said. “We…