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.
2020 Legislative Session
Follow Mississippi Today’s state legislature news for 2020.
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Supreme Court sides with Gov. Tate Reeves in partial veto fight with speaker
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Lawmakers say health programs vetoed by Reeves can be funded if Supreme Court acts quickly
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Supreme Court hears arguments in clash between Gov. Tate Reeves, legislative leaders
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Four new lawmakers elected Tuesday, and one legislative vacancy remains
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Judge rules Gov. Reeves’ partial veto of COVID relief funds unconstitutional
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Legislature redirects COVID-19 money, ends historically long 2020 session
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Legislative leaders, once again, say they will not expand early voting during pandemic
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Lawmakers to return Thursday to discuss whether to shift federal coronavirus funds
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Legislators anticipate revenue slowdown as they begin budgeting process
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As storms head toward Gulf Coast, Legislature slated to return Monday to pass DMR budget
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