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January 30, 2015

Doing business with Iran bill heads to House floor

Bill would ban government contracting with Iran-linked firms JACKSON, Mississippi — Some House lawmakers want to ban Mississippi’s state and local governments from contracting with anyone who does business with Iran’s oil and gas industry. The House Appropriations Committee Thursday passed House Bill 1127, sending it to the full House for more debate. Gulflive 1/29/15
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 30, 2015

Rural radar bill could see some life this session

Rural Radar Debate Meridian, Miss. As the Mississippi Legislature continues its work for the 2015 session, one of the issues that’s expected to come up again for consideration is the proposed use of radar in rural areas. Among the supporters for the use of radar by county sheriff departments are Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie…