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December 27, 2017

State Sen. Hudson, saying he’ll vote for a gas tax, also says a lottery will pass if #msleg leadership stays neutral but he’ll vote against it

What big issues will Mississippi Legislature tackle in 2018? Pine Belt lawmakers weigh in Hudson said despite looming budget problems, something must be done to fix county bridges that are unsafe. “Nobody likes to raise taxes. I’m a conservative, but I’m ready to do something to raise money (for county bridge repairs),” he said. “We’ve…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 24, 2017

#msleg 2018 session gavels in next week, likely to be difficult with pressing issues looming

Officials expecting difficult 2018 legislative session JACKSON – Hardly anyone expects the 2018 legislative session, which starts Jan. 2, to be an easy one. “We have some serious issues to deal with” in the 2018 session, said Rep. Jerry Turner, R-Baldwyn. “It isn’t going to be an easy session.” Said Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, “I…