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The Mississippi Tax Freedom Act

Season 7 Episode 6 | 26m 43s | Video has closed captioning.

The House approved a plan to phase out the state’s income tax within 10 years. Lawmakers say it will return $1.9 billion to the pockets of Mississippians. Gov. Reeves says he finds parts of the bill troublesome. Measures to eliminate the state’s “pink tax” died in both chambers. Anti-hazing policies for colleges and universities are moving through the legislature.

Aired: 02/26/21

Rating: NR

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