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If Senate gets its way, ballyhooed special session plan will be erased
The Senate has voted to transfer Mississippi lottery funds from the state highway system to the road and bridge needs of local governments.
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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.
Supreme Court sides with Gov. Tate Reeves in partial veto fight with speaker
The Supreme Court upheld Gov. Tate Reeves’ partial veto of legislation this year providing funds to multiple entities to combat COVID-19.
Lawmakers say health programs vetoed by Reeves can be funded if Supreme Court acts quickly
Whether state money can be spent to fund healthcare programs could depend on how quickly the Mississippi Supreme Court acts.
Gov. Reeves gave to Justice Coleman’s campaign. Now Coleman is hearing a case against Reeves.
Gov. Tate Reeves publicly endorsed Supreme Court Justice Josiah Coleman just before the election and gave Coleman $5,000 earlier this year.
Supreme Court hears arguments in clash between Gov. Tate Reeves, legislative leaders
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Gov. Tate Reeves’ partial veto of a bill passed this year that appropriated CARES Act funds.
Four new lawmakers elected Tuesday, and one legislative vacancy remains
Six legislative vacancies have occurred this year, an unusually high number in the first year of a new four-year term.
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