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April 14, 2008

Jackson hotel taxes may increase

Clarion Ledger – 4/14/8 House Bill 1710 would give Jackson residents the chance to vote on whether to increase taxes on hotel rooms in the city. Revenue generated would be used to increase the salaries of police officers. The bill failed last week in the House but was held for more debate. Some lawmakers had…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 14, 2008

Hood takes another bruise from Barbour

Leadercall – 4/14/8 Hood appears to be a losing streak.(sic) Hood is in a different situation than his predecessor. As Mississippi’s only Democratic statewide elected official now, Hood has to be a master of nonpartisan politics in an atmosphere that’s growing increasingly partisan and hostile. During most of Moore’s time in office, there were other…