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Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn said that the House is not proposing a new tax but is simply trying to earmark part of an existing tax that is voluntarily paid. Gunn said Senate leaders have continuously ignored requests for discussions about transportation funding.

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Talks Break Down Over Mississippi Transportation Spending

Mississippi House and Senate leaders publicly bickered but failed to agree on a transportation spending plan before a Monday night deadline, likely forcing the governor to call lawmakers back for ...

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