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February 18, 2016

State Sup Wright support HB 51 in raising 3rd grade reading score

Bill seeks to raise bar for passing third-grade reading test House Bill 51 would require third-grade students to score above the two lowest scoring tiers on a state test — not just clear the lowest “minimal” level to reach basic reading levels, as is now required — to advance to fourth grade. The higher requirement…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 18, 2016

AG Hood announces $66 million settlement from pharmaceutical lawsuit

Mississippi attorney general puts $66 million into state treasury Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood says his office has put more than $66 million into the state treasury. Hood says in a statement that the money was delivered Wednesday. Most of it came from settling a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies accused of inflating the price of…