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February 5, 2008

Bill to limit casinos spurs divide

The Clarion-Ledger, 2/5/8 Some say a bill limiting casinos to the seven counties they’re already in would keep the existing facilities financially stable. It also would put at ease the residents who don’t want to see an expansion of Mississippi’s gaming industry. Some others maintain Senate Bill 2199 disenfranchises voters and is another step toward…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 5, 2008

Miss. Law Would Ban Serving Obese Diners

The Associated Press, 2/4/8 A state lawmaker wants to ban restaurants from serving food to obese customers — but please, don’t be offended. He says he never even expected his plan to become law. “I was trying to shed a little light on the number one problem in Mississippi,” said Republican Rep. John Read of…