The calls to change Mississippi's official state flag are growing louder.
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The pulpit to the check-out line to the classroom... the calls to change mississippi's official state flag are growing louder.
Statements are coming fast in the economic development, religious, and education sectors of the state.
Time is running out in jackson.
Sources tell wcbi that legislative leaders want a vote by friday, which is the end of the session.
Negotiations are continuing but the votes in the house of representatives aren't there, just yet, to suspend the rules to allow for a vote.
Two-thirds of the house and senate must vote to approve the measure.
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