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"Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment;                 and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion."                                                                     Edmund Burke, to the electors of Bristol, 1774

2008 Legislature Adjourns Sine Die The Mississippi Legislature adjourned sine die on Friday, April 18, 2008, completing a 103-day Regular Session which, on balance, was counted a success by most observers.  A good, honest budget was adopted, by which the state will live within it's means without excessive spending in FY 2009, which begins July 1, 2008.  Most agencies were "level funded," with some increases in spending made in priority areas, such as education.  Nevertheless, there is some unfinished business which will need to be addressed in a Special Session to be called some time prior to July 1.  The two main items on the table for action prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year are the adoption of a permanent solution to a recurring $90 million shortfall in the state's Medicaid budget created by a change in the way the Federal government's regulations apply, and the need to re-authorize the state's Department of Employment Security which technically will go out of existence on July 1 if the Legislature does not re-authorize it by that date.  As is the case with all Special Sessions, only the governor may call one, and only the governor may set the agenda for what may be acted upon during the Special Session.  Rep. Greg Snowden (R–Meridian) is serving his third term representing the citizens of Lauderdale and Clarke counties.  Representative Snowden was invited by the state's foremost daily newspaper, The Clarion-Ledger, to participate with one other Representative and two Senators in making regular blog postings during the Legislative Session.  These blogs have been deemed a success, and will continue throughout the year.  You are cordially welcomed to visit and participate in Rep. Snowden's blog.  As always, should you need to contact Rep. Snowden directly, you may reach him by cell phone at 601-527-5350 or by e-mail at greg@gregsnowden.com Representative Snowden serves on the following House committees for 2008-2011:  Rules, Judiciary A, Public Health and Welfare, Municipalities, Constitution, and State Library, as well as Parliamentarian of the Mississippi House Republican Conference. During his first two terms of service in the House, Rep. Snowden has been recognized as "Legislator of the Year" by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association, and by the Mississippi Association of Realtors, and was the 2004 recipient of "The Spirit of the Coalition Award" bestowed by the Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition. Snowden also was recognized as Mississippi’s 2005 Eagle Award recipient, awarded by The Eagle Forum.  Click here to read more about Greg's background, family, education, and career.

The Official State Web Site of Mississippi                                                                          A Special Word From Greg I regard my title, "Representative," very seriously, and quite literally.  I appreciate the input of constituents, because a proper understanding of your views is crucial to my effectiveness.  You may readily contact me at greg@gregsnowden.com, or by telephone at 601-693-5700 (office) or 601-527-5350 (cell).  Please let me hear from you whenever there is a matter before the Legislature which is of concern to you.                                                                               Sincerely yours,

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