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January 23, 2011

Retiring lawmaker Rep. Frances Fredricks celebrated for advocacy, ‘motherly’ presence

Retiring lawmaker celebrated for advocacy, ‘motherly’ presence Longtime state Rep. Frances Fredericks will retire at year’s end and many said she’ll be remembered for both her fierce advocacy on behalf of South Mississippi and her caring, motherly presence at the state Capitol. As Fredericks, D-Gulfport, ends her 20-plus year legislative career, friends and fellow lawmakers…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 23, 2011

Corporate tax loophole gets a look

Corporate tax loophole gets a look Legislation is expected to be introduced in the House to close the loopholes that allow the large companies to avoid paying corporate taxes. They avoid paying the 5 percent tax by a complex method that allows them to write off expenses, such as paying rent on their logo, to…