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July 6, 2009

Mississippi’s 47 energy efficency ranking means “cap and trade” to be more costly

Mississippi’s 47 energy efficency ranking means “cap and trade” to be more costly Mississippi ranks among the least energy-efficient states. Only 12 other states produce more heat-trapping car bon dioxide gas and other greenhouse gases per capita, according to numbers compiled by one environmental group. There’s little question, then, that landmark congressional legislation to address…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 6, 2009

Dispatch – Despite haggling, budget contains record spending

Dispatch – Despite haggling, budget contains record spending In its mad-dash special session that ended at midnight as the new fiscal year arrived Wednesday, the Legislature sent Barbour the overdue budget bills. They’ve been struggling to finalize the appropriations since March in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. “While not…