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Legislative watchdog highlights problems with controversial School Recognition Program
A recent report warns that lawmakers do not have up-to-date information to make funding decisions for a teacher merit pay program, and the law as it exists is unclear about the state Department of Education’s responsibility in administering it.
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Lawmakers to return Thursday to discuss whether to shift federal coronavirus funds
Lawmakers will determine what funds have been spent and whether some of the funds might need to re-allocated to other programs.
Legislators anticipate revenue slowdown as they begin budgeting process
Despite soaring revenue collections, House Speaker Philip Gunn warned Thursday that legislative leaders should spend cautiously as they begin the lengthy process of developing a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Speaker Gunn: Lawsuit over Gov. Reeves vetoes ‘unfortunate,’ but necessary
Speaker Philip Gunn said his pending lawsuit against fellow Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is “an unfortunate situation,” but a necessary one on the basis of precedent.
Lawmakers pass DMR budget compromise during fight over governor’s spending authority
Just days before the agency would run out of money, the Department of Marine Resources received an appropriation from lawmakers.
As storms head toward Gulf Coast, Legislature slated to return Monday to pass DMR budget
Passing the Department of Marine Resources budget has taken on new urgency as two potential hurricanes bear down on the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi, lagging in high speed internet, uses pandemic relief funds to expand access
Officials say Mississippi is leading the nation in expanding high speed internet access after investments from state and federal government.
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