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March 14, 2013

Hyde Smith wants bond money for $47 million facelift for the Coliseum

Coliseum Could Get $47 Million Facelift The state’s agriculture commissioner has big plans to make over the Mississippi Coliseum. Cindy Hyde Smith wants $47 million in bond money to upgrade and expand the 50 year old building at the state fairground. Hyde Smith says the funds would be used to add 500 permanent new seats,…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 14, 2013

Hall: Medicaid reform should not be limited to expansion

Hall: Medicaid reform should not be limited to expansion When the Legislature gavels to a close in April, odds are the Division of Medicaid will operate exactly as it does today. And that’s too bad. Christie Herrera, vice president of policy for the Foundation for Government Accountability, is opposed to Medicaid expansion, at least immediately.…