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January 3, 2009

Lawmakers face budget uncertainty

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/2/9 When the Mississippi Legislature opens the 2009 session Tuesday, members will begin grappling with a state budget rife with pitfalls. While there is always uncertainty and disagreement over how to fund the state budget, this year uncertainty exists even where there is agreement. For instance, almost all agree that…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 3, 2009

Tobacco tax hike facing hurdle

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/1/9 Mississippi smokers and tobacco users may avoid a tax increase this year unless lawmakers reach a compromise when they return to work next week. Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday a tobacco tax hike is “not a done deal.” He said he and other Republicans in the Senate want to offset the…