| Opposition to minimum wage hike growing Gov. Haley Barbour said he will not support a higher wage that he thinks would push businesses and jobs out of Mississippi to surrounding states. Click to view (HOUSE BILL NO. 237) Raises gain momentum State workers would receive a $1,500 raise or realign their salary to a regional average, whichever is greater. Senator: Health Department could see major changes The state Health Department's failure to address problems within the agency could lead to some major changes this year, a senator says. Legislators need to hear from real people The new year brings a new legislative session, but this one is different because it also is an election year. That means lawmakers will be - shall we say - a little more receptive to constituents' ideas and suggestions and a lot more sensitive about complaints. Use this magic time wisely. |
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| House expected to bring back education, pay raise bills A swift-acting House tried to pass bills for funding education and employee pay raises, but a Republican-dominated minority derailed Democrats' attempts for quick passage Tuesday on the first day of the Legislature's 2007 session. |