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February 16, 2009

MDOC trying to cut costs, instituting hiring freeze

The Clarion-Ledger, 2/15/9 As part of its cost-cutting plan, the Mississippi Department of Corrections has a hiring freeze, employees who leave aren’t being replaced unless they are essential security personnel, and prisoners are being removed from county jails and private prisons. The MDOC has had to trim its budget by $16.4 million the past two…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 16, 2009

Mississippi lawmakers target traffic cameras

The Clarion-Ledger, 2/16/9 A proposed statewide ban on traffic cameras is moving through the 2009 regular legislative session, prompting concern from Jackson law enforcement officers who cite the cameras’ effectiveness at reducing accidents and raising revenue. House Bill 1568 would do away with the cameras in all cities and counties. The measure cleared the House…