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September 18, 2008

Obama’s coattails, backlash to raise turnout

The Hattiesburg American Editorial, 9/18/8 With some 1.78 million registered voters in Mississippi, all eyes in both the Democratic and Republican parties will be on voter turnout in the Nov. 4 general election. The conventional wisdom has long been that 2008 will see a voter turnout of historic proportions in Mississippi because of the contenders…
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September 18, 2008

Study group looks to equalize tax burden

The Mississippi Press, 9/18/8 Mississippi residents and business owners could see significant tax breaks if the state decides to implement recommendations outlined by a governor-appointed tax study commission, said Jackson County Supervisor Manly Barton, who served on the group. In January, Gov. Haley Barbour created the public-private Tax Study Commission to examine the state’s tax…