Skip to content

News

News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 13, 2012

AP – Rule change could crimp lawmakers’ spending power

Rule change could crimp lawmakers’ spending power JACKSON, Miss — Some Democrats are warning that a proposal to change the Mississippi Legislature’s rules could handcuff their ability to seek more money for education. The proposal, written by House Rules Chairman Mark Formby, R-Picayune, would require that any time lawmakers want to increase spending on an…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 13, 2012

WAPO Ed Board – You have to wonder if Bennie Thompson got preferential treatment

WAPO Ed Board – You have to wonder if Bennie Thompson got preferential treatment The report also highlights gaps in current disclosure rules. Currently, and most likely for good reason after the tragic shooting of former representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), lawmakers do not have to provide their home addresses on financial disclosure forms. But certainly…