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DHS furloughing employees to cut costs

by Associated Press Published: March 18,2010

Tags: budget shortfall, state agency, state budget, state government

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) says it will furlough its employees one day next month because of the budget shortfall. The agency’s executive director, Don Thompson, said March 18 that most DHS offices will be closed April 2, which is the Friday before Easter. Oakley Training School will remain open. Thompson says additional [...] [...]

Barbour announces cuts of more than $170 million

by Clay Chandler Published: September 3,2009

Tags: Barbour, budget shortfall, republican, state budget, taxes

The Mississippi Legislature spent six months arguing, posturing and ultimately preparing the state’s budget for fiscal year 2010. In 60 days, much like a new BlackBerry, the budget became outdated. Gov. Haley Barbour announced Thursday afternoon that he is cutting $171.9 million from the nearly $5 billion spending plan because of a shortage in tax revenue for [...] [...]

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