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Mississippi Lawmakers Approve $7 Billion Budget in Special Session Marred by Political Fighting
- Mississippi legislators finalized and approved a $7.135 billion state budget during a brief special session held over two days, concluding on May 29, 2025, and have forwarded it to Governor Reeves for his signature.
- Governor Reeves called the special session after budget negotiations failed to produce an agreement by the conclusion of the regular legislative session in April, amid ongoing criticism about transparency issues.
- The budget eliminates the income tax, funds over 100 bills supporting core government functions, invests in workforce and economic development, and allocates $3 million for child advocacy centers.
- Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons expressed strong dissatisfaction with the budget process, criticizing it for not being transparent or inclusive, while Governor Reeves described the budget as fiscally cautious and emphasized that it maintains the state's strongest financial position ever.
- The budget’s passage ends contentious negotiations, leaving no new funding for cities or counties and concerns that the proposed One Lake Project could harm multiple downstream counties.
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Area legislators support proposed state budget sent to Governor - Daily Leader
After a two-day special session in Jackson, lawmakers in the House and Senate on Thursday sent a proposed $7.135 budget request to the governor for his signature. Health insurance increases and other benefits such as state retirement contributions are responsible for the slight increase from Fiscal Year 2025’s budget of $7.035 billion, lawmakers said. The House finalized their part just after midnight Thursday, while the Senate finished Thursday…
Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi Applauds Legislature for Finalized Budget - Americans for Prosperity
Jackson, MS—Following sine dine for the special session, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) said they are pleased to see Members of the legislature work alongside the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to get a final budget across the finish line. Previously, AFP-MS called for top issues such as Certificate of Need (CON) reform to be prioritized in the special session, but the grassroots mobilizer will continue to take up CON bills next…
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The DispatchMississippi lawmakers approve $7 billion budget in special session marred by political fighting
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a $7.1 billion state budget to fund government agencies. The approval came amid bickering during a special legislative session because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget during their regular session earlier this year. Gov. Tate Reeves…
Legislature approves state budget and concludes special session
Legislature approves state budget and concludes special session JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A state budget is now finalized by the legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s approval. The special session ended Thursday, but not without continued jabs being taken between the two chambers. Senators don’t like the way the process unfolded. “I hope we get to a point next year where we can we can earn the respect that we try to show to our colleagues ove…
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