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June 19, 2007

Hood unsure about election ruling appeal

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 6/19/7 Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday he had not decided whether to appeal a federal court ruling that would dramatically change the way elections are held in Mississippi. On Monday, Hood, who as attorney general is the state’s attorney, said, “We will file a motion to clarify whether the…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 19, 2007

State budget: Stable spending to be preferred

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 6/19/7 That Mississippi is reporting receiving $10 million more in revenue than projected for the fiscal year ending June 30 is certainly good news. The question for some lawmakers will be whether to spend the surplus now, or budget it for next year. Gov. Haley Barbour has been resistant to calling a…