The View

January 25, 2010

The Coming Era of Goverment by Filibuster

Do you remember that civics vocabulary that last gave you heartburn during one of those multiple choice social studies tests back in junior high school?  You may need to rethink the customary definitions of such old fashioned terms as “majority rule”, “filibuster”, and “cloture.”  That is because if you leapt to the definition that said majority rule means that the winners in a democratic system are those who can get a vote of 50% plus one for their cause, then you may be only partially right if correct at all. 

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State and Local Legal Blog

January 19, 2010

Zoning Disabilities Action

On January 11, 2010, the Department of Justice entered into litigation in Richmond Township, Michigan.  The litigation, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Inc. v. Richmond Township and Richmond Township Planning Commission, affects an addiction clinic in Macomb County, Michigan. Essentially, Sacred Heart, which had maintained a facility at the current location for years, sought to renovate and [...]

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Phil Hardwick's Blog

January 31, 2010

Economic Impact of EITC in Mississippi

The Earned Income Tax Credit or the EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. Mark Craven, IRS Senior Stakeholder Liason, Mid-South Area, provides useful information about IRS matters for small businesses and others through a regular e-newsletter. Below is...

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Civic Education Blog

January 31, 2010

Veterans Day November 11, 1993

On this date in 1993, the USS John C. Stennis was christened at Newport News. With Senator Stennis’ daughter, Mrs. Margaret Stennis-Womble in attendance, the U.S. Navy announced that the USS John C. Stennis would “conduct sustained combat air operations while deployed in the global arena.” The USS Stennis was the first carrier to [...]

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Lift Your Voice: Engaging Black America

February 4, 2010

Have You Seen Him?

His name is Lester R. Jones, Jr. Also known as LJ; a grad student at Mississippi State University. LJ is on schedule to graduate in May with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. LJ is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Today, LJ is still missing. He was last seen leaving a gas [...]

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Research Briefs

Friday, January 15, 2010

Employment and Wages in the Mississippi Primary Metal Manufacturing Industry

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Education

Friday, January 15, 2010

Mississippi School Districts: Expenditures and Revenues 2007-8 School Year An Overview for Decision-makers

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Technical Briefs

Monday, January 11, 2010

Policy Matters: Reprising Reapportionment & Redistricting

A discussion of the history and importance of the census in regards to Reapportionment and Redistricting.

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Policy & Research

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Obesity and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: An Overview for Decision-Makers

A look at the obesity rates in conjuction with sugar-sweetened and its affects on the citizens of Mississippi.

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Policy & Research

Monday, September 28, 2009

Education Expenditures and Student Outcomes

Analysis of School District Expenditures by Category and Student Outcomes on Standardized Tests for Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008. The document contains maps by school district of Instructional, General Administration, School Administration, and "Other" Instructional and Non-instructional expenditures.

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