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Governor to help dedicate MCC-Riley Workforce Center on Friday
The Meridian Community College-Riley Workforce Development Center receives its dedication at 10 a.m. Friday with a ceremony open ... Read more
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FIRST CLASS: MAX to induct Meridian’s Rodgers, Ward into Hall of Fame
JACKSON – With completion of the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience still months away, the MAX announced Thursday ... Read more
State
Bleak February revenues complicate budget prep
As lawmakers press forward on crafting next fiscal year’s budget, revenue collections in the current year continue to ... Read more
Columns
Like 33 other states, Mississippi struggles with budget strains
Mississippi isn’t alone. About two-thirds of U.S. states are engaged in the same problems confronting Mississippi. Economic growth ... Read more
State
Bryant cuts state budget again
Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday ordered a third budget cut this fiscal year as tax revenues continue to ... Read more
State
The sputtering energy economy: Can it be revved up?
Not that long ago, energy was forecast as a cornerstone of Mississippi’s economy. In his first state-of-the-state speech, ... Read more
Columns
Of shortfalls, cuts, contrasting oversight and reverse repealers
Our Legislature faces deteriorating finances as it moves to fund state government for next fiscal year. Calling revenue ... Read more
State
Senate bill would reserve BP millions for Coast
After months of debate over the issue, just one bill regarding how to spend millions in settlement funds ... Read more
State
Another Mississippi budget cut looming
Another mid-year budget cut may be needed after Mississippi missed its projected revenue collection total for the eighth ... Read more