June 5, 2017 •
Mississippi Legislature Begins Special Session
Lawmakers return to Jackson today for a special session to deal with unresolved budget issues.
Spending plans for the attorney general’s office and the Department of Transportation were incomplete when the legislature adjourned its regular session in April. The governor, who sets the session’s agenda, is also proposing an increase to the amount of money flowing into the state’s rainy-day fund.
Lawmakers hope to complete their work in just a day or two, with the first day costing taxpayers more than $70,000, and each additional day costing nearly $50,000.
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