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May 4, 2017

HARRISON: Casinos help fund state government on limited level

BOBBY HARRISON: Casinos help fund state government, but on limited level A lot of people complain that casino gambling revenue is not directed solely to fund education as was promised when the Mississippi Legislature approved gaming in 1990. That argument might have some merit, but by the same token it would not be true to…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 4, 2017

Greenwood Commonwealth: State contract standard invites corruption

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH: State contract standard invites corruption Mississippi’s “lowest and best” standard for awarding government contracts creates an avenue for public officials to award business to their friends and supporters. What’s considered a “best” bid to those who are inclined to push government business to their cronies may not be best for the taxpayers. By…