Slow recovery darkens budget outlook

By Bobby Harrison, The Daily Journal (Tupelo)

State economist Phil Pepper told legislative leaders and Gov. Haley Barbour on Thursday not to expect much improvement in Mississippi's economy until the second half of next year.
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State to provide funding for online job training

By Carlie Kollath, The Daily Journal (Tupelo)

BELDEN, Miss. - Mississippi was one of four states chosen to participate in a U.S. Department of Labor program that funds 80 percent of costs associated with online job training courses.
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Medicaid director sued over comments about AG Hood

By Bobby Harrison, The Daily Journal (Tupelo)

A Lee County resident is suing Medicaid Executive Director Bob Robinson for comments he made regarding Attorney General Jim Hood. Read More

Miss. high court won't hear Alcorn case

By The Associated Press, The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson)

The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Johnny Steve Parker, who was convicted of murder in 2007 in Alcorn County. Read More

Hood wants word out to residents

By The Associated Press, The Sun Herald (Biloxi)

Attorney General Jim Hood wants Missisisppians to know about the resources available from his office. Read More

Former aide says Indian donations influencing Riley's bingo opposition

By The Associated Press, Mobile Register

A former member of Gov. Bob Riley's Cabinet said today that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to limit their competition in Alabama. Read More

Weekly wrap: Louisiana pleasantly surprised by haul from tax amnesty program

By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer

More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos. Read More

Gov. Haley Barbour (R)
Elected: November 2003
Term expires: January 2012

	State capital: Jackson
	State nickname: The Magnolia State
	Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant (R)
	Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann (R)
	Attorney General Jim Hood (D)
	Senate President Pro Tem: Billy Hewes III (R)
	House Speaker: William McCoy (D)

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Slow recovery darkens budget outlook

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