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April 8, 2008

West Point pushing Legislature to OK hike in tourism tax

The Clarion-Ledger, 4/8/8 West Point officials have asked the Legislature to increase the local hotel and restaurant tax by 1 percent with the extra money going to city recreation activities. Mayor Scott Ross said the city has asked local lawmakers to support a local and private bill to make the change. Local and private measures…
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April 8, 2008

Voter ID requirement falls short

The Clarion-Ledger, 4/8/8 A legislative compromise that would require voters to show identification before they could cast a ballot is likely dead this session. House Rules Committee Chairman Joe Warren said Monday he probably will allow the demise of a Senate resolution that would have resurrected the issue. It also would have given suffrage rights…