Jones County Chamber & EDA hosts Legislative Forum
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LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Authority hosted their annual Legislative Forum at Life Church on Thursday in Laurel.
The event was an opportunity for area business leaders to hear about important issues from state lawmakers on a variety of topics that could have an impact on state and local economies.
Those who attended heard from Rep. Donnie Scoggin, District 89, and Rep. Omeria Scott, District 80, as well as from Sen. Joey Fillingane, District 41, who joined the discussion virtually.
Scoggin said unemployment in Jones County was a topic that comes up often with business owners.
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