March 15, 2012
With an amendment, Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, succeeded in removing part of a controversial immigration bill that would require schools to collect and report the immigration status of enrollees.
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Justice
Under Darkness, Immigration and Abortion Bills Pass
Lawmakers, reporters, young pages and even a delegation of Jackson County Republican Women burned the midnight oil for a second consecutive night at the Mississippi House yesterday.
Capitol
State Economic Picture Improves
In light of an improved economic outlook, a panel of state lawmakers agreed today to adopt slightly higher estimates for state revenues in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years.
Education
Money Games
Mississippi leaders experienced a rare moment of agreement last month on the frequently rancorous topic of education funding.
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