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November 14, 2007

Savings account proposal floated

The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/7 Imagine a state in which every newborn would receive a $500 certificate for an investment account. Families, friends, churches, charities and others could contribute up to $2,000 a year to the child’s account, and the account would not be subject to state income tax. That’s the world State Treasurer Tate Reeves, Mississippi…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 14, 2007

Official says city can raise water rates on its own

The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/7 The Jackson City Council can vote into effect a water and sewer rate increase without Mayor Frank Melton’s approval, the state auditor’s office said Tuesday. But deputy city attorney Reginald Harrion said, “Any such action by the City Council would be highly unusual and would be subject to the mayor’s veto.” Responding…