Mississippi Governor Proposes To Cut State Funding Of Public Radio, TV

Barbour Shaves Budget

Among MISSISSIPPI Gov. HALEY BARBOUR's proposed cuts in state spending is a proposal to change MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING from a state-funded operation to an independently funded entity. 

BARBOUR included the proposal in his executive budget recommendation for fiscal year 2012, which looks to cut 8% in spending overall, less of a cut than originally projected. 

"I will oppose any tax increase," BARBOUR said. "Raising taxes in a troubled, economic time is irresponsible and hampers recovery.  It also is the enemy of controlled spending."

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