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Updates from the Legislature and District 58

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Legislative odd couple form bond

by: Jimmie Gates, The Clarion-Ledger Joel Bomgar is a first-term Republican legislator from Madison who touts conservative family values. Kabir Karriem is a first-term Democratic legislator from Columbus who is viewed as liberal on most issues. With partisan politics at a fever pitch this year on several legislative issues,...

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11 April
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House has knock-down, drag out on tax bill

by Geoff Pender, The Clarion-Ledger   The House on Tuesday fought fiercely over tax cuts, tax increases, road work and a lottery — all while debating one Senate bill. Senate Bill 2858, as passed by the Senate, contained Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ proposal to cut nearly $600 million...

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06 April
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House Floor Votes 4/4/16 – 4/8/16

[vc_row row_type='box' text_align='center' background_color='' border_color=''][vc_column width='5/6'] [bordered_box border_color='#003852' background_color=''] *Note: This page will be continuously updated as votes are taken and posted. By clicking on the bill number, you can view the full text of the bill, current status, and vote totals. Vote totals are preliminary and...

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05 April
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Legislature Enters Final Month of Session

[vc_row row_type='box' text_align='left' background_color='' border_color=''][vc_column width='5/6'] [bordered_box border_color='#003852' background_color=''] Today marked the final deadline for the Mississippi House of Representatives to approve bills passed by the Senate. The House concurred with the Senate on several measures, sending them on the the Governor for final approval.  Here are a...

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01 April