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May 12, 2016

‘Under no circumstances’ would MS Gov Phil Bryant consider Jackson takeover

Legislator suggests enacting ‘crazy’ Jackson takeover law Does a state legislator really want the state of Mississippi to take over the city of Jackson? It’s unclear, but Gov. Phil Bryant has a message for the lawmaker who dreamed up the proposal. “Under no circumstances would Gov. Bryant sign legislation granting him and future governors authority…
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May 11, 2016

SALTER: AG Hood a defendant in HB 1523 lawsuit

Sid Salter: Hood now in HB 1523 crosshairs Ironically, Hood’s now a defendant in one of two federal lawsuits filed against the state regarding HB 1523. One lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, seeks to declare the bill unconstitutional. A second federal lawsuit filed by the Campaign for Southern Equality, seeks to reopen…