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June 22, 2009

HAMPTON – Johnson’s 2nd time has much promise

Johnson’s 2nd time has much promise Johnson inherits severe budget problems, a recession and some of the vexing issues that dogged him the first time around – crime, infrastructure, business flight, school issues. But, he also inherits booming downtown development and a new, strengthened, involved, diverse business leadership. Last week, a post-election fundraiser was held,…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 22, 2009

SNOWDEN – Medicaid Maginot

Medicaid Maginot Governor Barbour has pledged not to call the Legislature back into special session to adopt the budget until the House and Senate leadership have agreed on a Medicaid plan (acceptable to the governor) which permanently resolves the recurring $90 million deficit. In the absence of such an agreement, unless the governor changes his…