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Jackson's Budget Crisis Deepensnew

City Council voted to reduce the salaries of two rejected department heads; meanwhile, the state auditor has asked for budget documents.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch  |  05-31-2007  |  Policy Issues

Tuck Revisits Tobacco Taxnew

Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck takes up the struggle to tax cigarettes one more time.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  01-25-2007  |  Policy Issues

Temp-Gate Rocks Citynew

City Council puts its foot down over paying temp agencies after Mayor Frank Melton refuses to hand over names and salaries.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch  |  12-28-2006  |  Policy Issues

Oversee This, But Not Thatnew

Gov. Haley Barbour tries to have it both ways as he celebrates a court decision withholding funds from the state's anti-smoking effort.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  10-27-2006  |  Policy Issues

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