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March 25, 2009

Mississippi’s fiscal woes dictate tax hikes, spending cuts

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/25/9 With state legislators confronting historic revenue shortfalls as the stagnant economy has slowed state tax collections to a trickle, Mississippi is without question facing both tax hikes and spending cuts as part of the 2009 session. It’s no longer a question of “if” a cigarette tax hike of…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 25, 2009

Senate to vote on veto override

The Clarion-Ledger, 3/25/9 State senators are expected to decide Thursday whether to join House lawmakers in overriding Gov. Haley Barbour’s veto of legislation that strengthens Mississippians’ property rights. It could be some of their final work at the Capitol before the legislative session recesses. Lawmakers tentatively have agreed to adjourn on Tuesday and return May…