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January 1, 2012

2012 Legislature: Power, agenda in GOP’s grip

2012 Legislature: Power, agenda in GOP’s grip Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday, and Republicans are bringing long wish lists, including anti-illegal immigration measures, a law that would require reporting of suspected child sex abuse, charter school proposals and restrictions on the attorney general’s office, among others. Many of the proposals sound familiar because…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 1, 2012

Bryant wants MS agencies’ budgets based on performance results

Bryant wants MS agencies’ budgets based on performance results If Governor-elect Phil Bryant has his way, the legislature will adopt the Smart Budget Act which gives a committee the authority to evaluate whether state agencies are meeting expectations required by law. How much money agencies receive from the state would be based on results. “I…