Mississippi Kills Voucher Bill in 84 Seconds

Mississippi Kills Voucher Bill in 84 Seconds

Last week, the state senate in Mississippi considered a bill to authorize vouchers. Governor Tate Reeves was enthusiastic about the bill, and Republicans control both houses in the Legislature. It appeared to be a slam-dunk. But while the state’s House of Represntatives passed the bill, 17 Republicans defected to oppose it. The voucher bill passed by a narrow margin in the House, 61-59. The Senate gave the bill short shrift. It was defeated in c…