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July 11, 2012

Judge to consider extending block on new abortion law

Judge to consider extending block on new abortion law A federal judge will hear arguments today about whether to extend his temporary block of a law that could close Mississippi’s only abortion clinic. The law would require anyone doing abortions at Jackson Women’s Health Organization clinic to be an OB-GYN with privileges to admit patients…
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July 11, 2012

Levee board proposes tax hike

Levee board proposes tax hike The Board of the Mississippi Levee Commissioners has proposed a property tax increase to cover expenses from last spring’s flood. Peter Nimrod, chief engineer for the levee board, tells the Delta Democrat Times that the increase is small. He says the tax on a $50,000 home would increase from $13.20…