Justice Department alleges 'school to prison pipeline' in Mississippi

By Susan Ferriss

Alleges that state, county and city of Meridian are operating 'school to prison pipeline'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… artment of Justice filed an unusual lawsuit Wednesday against the state of Mississippi, Lauderdale County and the city of Meridian.The suit alleges that the stat …"

"… lations,” said Gregory Davis, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, in a Justice press release Wednesday.The Associated Press reported that l …"

Donor profile: Republican Governors Association

By Alexandra Duszak and John Dunbar

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… an Party: former President Ronald Reagan, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour.Over the past few months, the Center for Public Integri …"

Democrats maintain control of Senate

By The Associated Press

Dems win GOP seats in Indiana, Massachusetts; McCaskill survives in Missouri

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… P Sen. John Barrasso, and Republican Roger Wicker captured another term in Mississippi. In Utah, Sen. Orrin Hatch won a seventh term and will be the most senior …"

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'School to prison pipeline' hit on Capitol Hill

By Susan Ferriss

Hearing probes 'school to prison pipeline' featured in center stories

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… icer conduct and accusations of abusive treatment of students. A report on Mississippi looked at federal justice officials’ allegations that students’ rights …"

Tennessee county to overhaul juvenile system

By Susan Ferriss

Federal investigation found black youths in Tennessee county put into adult system more than white youths

Obama inauguration sponsors spent millions influencing government

By Dave Levinthal

Obama's inauguration, brought to you in part by corporate America.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… s. Vic Fazio, D-Calif., Jim McCrery, R-La. and Henry Bonilla, R-Texas; and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, a Republican. Second term, no limits Obama banned co …"

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Controversy over cops in schools flares anew

By Susan Ferriss

Push for more police post-Newtown runs up against concern about 'school-to-prison pipeline'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… nto another movement that’s been quietly growing in states as diverse as Mississippi, New York, Utah, Texas and California. It’s a push to get police out of …"

"… ation in more than 20 states. Since January, two school-security bills in Mississippi, publicly backed by NRA representatives, have been moving fast through the …"

"… house. One bill would set up a $7.5 million school-security fund to offer Mississippi schools $10,000 matching grants to hire police. The other bill, which Miss …"

"… ippi schools $10,000 matching grants to hire police. The other bill, which Mississippi’s House of Representatives approved  Feb. 13, would allow districts …"

Discriminatory discipline: Feds and Mississippi school district reach agreement on changes

By Susan Ferriss

Black students were being arrested for minor infractions, and five times more likely to get suspended than whites for same allegations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… he physical safety of students or school personnel, or public safety.” …"

"… filed last October against the city of Meridian, Lauderdale County and the Mississippi Division of Youth Services. The suit alleges that criminal-justice and law …"

Tester offers e-filing amendment to budget bill

By Michael Beckel

Montana Democrat Jon Tester offers budget amendment requiring e-filing of campaign finance disclosures.

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