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January 8, 2009

Shortfall triggers Barbour’s decision; deeper cuts planned

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/8/9 Gov. Haley Barbour will announce deeper cuts to Mississippi’s budget next week to make up for lagging revenue, a spokesman said Wednesday, although it’s uncertain how much of a shortfall the state faces. Corporate tax returns coming into the state could help shore up a current budget that is $65.2 million below…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 8, 2009

Mayor Melton: Who is running the city?

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/8/9 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton’s serious ongoing legal problems and, now, his serious health problems have raised a serious question – Who is running the city of Jackson? That question is raised, not as a matter of political disagreement or as a criticism of Melton’s performance, although there are performance issues. Practically,…