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August 5, 2005

Fully funding schools remains a big priority

Fully funding schools remains a big priority Gov. Haley Barbour and his allies in the Legislature defend current education funding on the grounds that it was increased over last year and takes up about 60 percent of the state budget. True. What they don’t discuss much, however, is the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, a formula…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 5, 2005

Melton’s enthusiasm great, but rules have reasons

Melton’s enthusiasm great, but rules have reasons We admire Frank Melton’s tough talk and his obvious commitment to cleaning up the capital city, reducing crime and simply making it a better place. Obviously, the voters of Jackson do, too, given his landslide victory in the mayoral race this year. Sometimes, though, the quick-talking Melton goes…