Thursday, March 24, 2011

XGR: "Senate Republicans huddle on redistricting"

NEMS360.com: "In the midst of a renewed effort to pass a plan to redistrict the Legislature, the Senate recessed Wednesday so that most of the chamber's 27 Republicans could meet with Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant behind closed doors."

GOP called to closed meeting before vote - clarionledger.com: "Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, who has championed an open and accessible government during his tenure, called almost all Republican senators into his office Wednesday morning for a closed-door meeting to discuss a critical redistricting vote that then occurred shortly afterward."

Redistricting Makes A Surprise Reappearance | Mississippi Public Broadcasting: "The Redistricting fight among Mississippi lawmakers makes a surprise reappearance on the Floor of the Mississippi Senate. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on the growing calls for compromise."