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Post by Logan on Apr 8, 2017 0:30:28 GMT -6
Treasurer to governor: Put pay equality on special session agendaGov. Phil Bryant said he will not take up pay equity in the special session, despite a request from State Treasurer Lynn Fitch. In a letter dated March 22, Fitch, who has been a vocal proponent of equal pay, asked Bryant to address pay equality if he calls a special session. Friday, Bryant said he, and he alone, would set the session's agenda. "I will not consider the political preferences of any group or individual deciding the agenda of the special session. It is my intent to focus primarily on budget and revenue issues," he said. Read more: www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/03/treasurer-gov-put-pay-equality-special-session-agenda/99994052/
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