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October 27, 2017

MSSC MAEP ruling credit negative for school districts

Credit rating agency gives schools negative report “The decision (that full funding is not mandated) is credit negative for Mississippi school districts because it makes the recovery of past MAEP funding shortfalls highly doubtful and increases the likelihood of continued legislative underfunding of the state aid formula,” said Moody’s Investor Services. Moody’s analyzes the finances…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 27, 2017

Gov. Bryant advocates for #msflag, transportation tax votes

Governor advocating for two statewide votes: state flag, transportation tax JACKSON – If second-term Gov. Phil Bryant has his way, 2018 could be a busy year for Mississippi voters. The Republican governor voiced support earlier this week for placing on the ballot for voters to decide: Whether to pay additional taxes (presumably on gasoline and…