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January 20, 2009

Proposal designed to combat corruption

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/20/9 Two state lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill Monday they said will make state government more transparent and less susceptible to corruption by tightening rules on lobbying, campaign contributions and public records. “There are some of us out there who are on your side,” said Sen. Merle Flowers, R-Olive Branch. “Some of us…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 20, 2009

Bill seeks US citizenship proof for Miss. benefits

Forbes.com, 1/20/9 People who apply for food stamps or other public assistance in Mississippi would have to sign a sworn statement that they’re U.S. citizens or that they’re foreigners in the country legally, under a bill that cleared the state Senate. The bill passed Monday after little debate and it moves now to the House…