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November 10, 2010

State Lawmakers Work Around Not Having Stimulus Funds for 2012 Budget

State Lawmakers Work Around Not Having Stimulus Funds for 2012 Budget State lawmakers say the Fiscal Year 2012 budget is facing a $400 million shortfall since Congress did not approve a stimulus package for next year. The state has received nearly $700 million in federal stimulus funds so far. Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant says the…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 10, 2010

The Fix – Three states have elections in 2011, maybe a 4th

The Fix – Three states have elections in 2011, maybe a 4th Mississippi governor (R): Things were already looking pretty good for the GOP in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Haley Barbour, a potential White House 2012 contender, in this Republican-leaning state. But they look even better after last Tuesday, when Democrats lost control…