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Bryant serious about contracting reform
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Fri,08/14/15-4:55PM , 200 Reads
MERIDIAN — Gov. Phil Bryant continues to take seriously the reform of public contracting in Mississippi.
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Frierson takes hard look at tax breaks
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,07/30/15-5:26PM , 178 Reads
MERIDIAN — You’ve got to admire Herb Frierson. There aren’t many straight shooters in Mississippi politics anymore.
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Ruling likely to hike rates
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Fri,07/24/15-6:48PM , 170 Reads
MERIDIAN — For years, communities, businesses, and consumers in southeast Mississippi have counted on Mississippi Power Company for far more than electricity. The company has been a valued partner in economic development projects, disaster recovery (especially after Katrina), fights to save military bases, and more.
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More base closings?
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,06/11/15-4:29PM , 221 Reads
MERIDIAN — The sequester — you do remember the controversial budget sequester? — has Republican deficit hawks and military hawks squabbling. If the deficit hawks win, military spending will be slashed, impacting military bases and industries throughout the nation.
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