Mississippi has received billions of dollars in federal money — an historic, once-in-a-lifetime influx of cash that can be used to address generational problems our state has long faced. As elected officials at every level of government are deciding how that money should be spent, Mississippi Today this week is formally launching “Follow the Money,” a long-term, newsroom-wide project that will closely track that spending and hold leaders accountable.
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Should safe drinking water be a priority for Mississippi’s federal stimulus spending?
Mississippi has a water problem. Many leaders and residents want elected officials to address it with its historic influx of federal funding.
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Mississippi plans to tax student debt relief. But Paycheck Protection Program loans are tax exempt.
Mississippians who are eligible for the recent student debt relief will be on the hook for up to $1,000 in additional state income taxes next year.
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Legislature gives $20 million in pandemic relief funds to private schools, colleges
Legislators approved $20 million in federal pandemic relief funds to private K-12 schools and private colleges for infrastructure improvements this week.
How much pandemic relief funds has your school district spent?
Over the past two years, Mississippi has received $2.5 billion in federal funds to improve education and help reduce COVID-related learning loss.
Lawmakers near finish line on spending unprecedented state and federal funds
Lawmakers worked Monday to fund state government at an unprecedented level and to spend the bulk of $1.8 billion in federal pandemic funds.
Cities, counties urge lawmakers to approve federal stimulus spending amid tax cut standoff
As Speaker Philip Gunn holds up federal stimulus spending in a tax cut fight, many Mississippi cities and counties are awaiting state action before repairing dilapidated water, sewerage, roads and other infrastructure.
New federal investments alone won’t fix Mississippi’s aging sewer systems
Even with historic federal infrastructure funding on the horizon, it’s likely some cities will still need more money to comply with orders from the EPA.
Dept. of Education uses $10.7 million of stimulus funds to launch virtual tutoring program
Mississippi students from 3rd to 12th grade will soon have 24/7 access to free virtual tutoring services in English and math.
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