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Roses and thorns: 3/29/20
Our View: A failure of leadership
Our View: Until more is known, we should err on the side of caution
Our View: No shut off doesn't mean free utilities
Our View: Now is a good time to be a good neighbor
In times of crisis the first thought is always, "What should I do?"
Our View: HC 39 is a deceitful effort to undermine the will of the people
Aside from election day every four years, the Mississippi Legislature doesn't seem to care much what you think. We have reminders of that in just about every session of the Legislature, the place where popular ideas often go to die.
Our View: Sometimes, we complain for clarity
In Mississippi, we have laws that help ensure citizens have access to public meetings and to records (documents, emails, videos, etc.) created by public bodies and employees. These laws are collectively referred to as Sunshine Laws.
Our View: Roses and thorns
Our View: Criticism of city over riverside flooding is unfair
When finally completed, at a date yet to be known, the Terry Brown Amphitheater will be a concert facility capable of seating of audience of 3,000.
Our View: Keep public notices in front of the public
Once again this year, the Legislature is considering legislation that would give local governments the option to post public notices on a website instead of publishing those notices in newspapers.
Our View: Waiting for disaster isn't the best approach
Our view: Keep public notices in front of the public
Once again this year, the Legislature is considering legislation that would give local governments the option to post public notices on a website instead of publishing those notices in newspapers. If passed into law, this would be a move away from government transparency and, in some cases, could end up being more expensive to taxpayers
Our View: A step toward renewable energy
Two seemingly unrelated events in the Golden Triangle this week should call attention to a topic that is far more controversial than it should be.
Our View: Gov. Reeves, both career paths are legitimate
Our View: Kudos for budget adherence, but let's leave room for creativity
Our View: Storm shelters needed for county residents
Our View: As more cold weather approaches, warm donations are needed
Our View: A tale of two chambers
Slimantics: Election challenge will tell us Legislature's true intent
Every January when the 174 members of the Mississippi Legislature convene in Jackson, there is much talk of bi-partisan cooperation and a desire to represent all Mississippians.
Our View: Next MDA head needs fresh plan for working with economic developers
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