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March 1, 2012

Cochran questions justification for feds pulling Gulf Coast funding

COCHRAN QUESTIONS $200 MILLION RESCISSION REQUEST FOR GULF COAST CONSERVATION PROGRAM Targeted Coastal Impact Assistance Program Linked to Offshore Oil & Gas Production WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today questioned the justification behind the Department of the Interior budget request to rescind $200 million in funding intended to pay for conservation projects…
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March 1, 2012

Gov. Bryant – State revenue increase 8.2 percent

STATE REVENUE INCREASES 8.2 PERCENT JACKSON – Mississippi collected 14.16 percent more in individual income tax revenues than it projected for February, according to numbers released from the Department of Revenue. Total general fund collections were 8.2 percent above projections, pending adjustments. Mississippi continues to see an increase in collections over last year, but Gov.…