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- ↑ "AP analysis: State Rep. Tom Forest seeking poultry truth-in-labeling law". The Mississippi Press. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ↑ @reptommiles (April 4, 2019). "I see some are upset about our new car tags & our State Seal. I was proud to work to put In God We Trust on our state seal. I love our State seal and I've been giving these state seal stickers out for years. If you would like one to show your support let me know #InGODWeTrust" (Tweet). Retrieved November 9, 2023– via Twitter.
