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Budget proposal called 'good starting point'
Cutting nearly all state agencies by 10 percent is among the recommendations of a proposed budget lawmakers released Tuesday.
Top Mississippi lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a tight budget blueprint for the year that begins July 1, saying they're trying to be cautious because of the uncertain economy.
Gov. Barbour may lose against 2 lawsuits
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and some Democratic legislators want to teach Gov.
House, Senate leaders at odds on five issues
House and Senate negotiators drew closer Monday to compromising on a state budget as the calendar continues counting down the 15 days to a new budget year with Mississippi's total state spending still in question.