Mississippi Lawmakers Expect to Focus on School Choice During Session

Mississippi legislative leaders preview 2026 session priorities

Mississippi legislative leaders preview 2026 session priorities JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi legislative leaders outlined their priorities for the 2026 session as elected officials prepare to return to the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon. Education funding remains a top priority for both chambers, with the state spending half of its budget on education. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said the Senate plans to fully fund education again this yea…

Mississippi lawmakers expect to focus on school choice during session

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers could make changes to education during the 2026 Legislative Session. Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) and House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) have education reforms they want to pass. School choice appears to be the talk of the upcoming session. Hosemann said if a parent wants to take their [...]

2026 Legislative Session begins Tuesday - WXXV News 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday is a big day in Jackson as lawmakers from every corner of the state converge at the state capitol for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. Both houses will officially gavel in at noon Tuesday and will remain in regular session through April 5. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural healthcare, workforce development issues, and even online sports b…

What to know about the 2026 legislative session in Mississippi

Mississippi lawmakers are readying to return to the state capitol in Jackson with a new session beginning this week. Always promising to be a busy three months, we’ve compiled the following information on what to know before the gavel lands for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. When is the session? The 2026 session will officially begin Tuesday, Jan. 6, at noon. Per the legislature’s calendar, it’s scheduled to last 90 days and end on Sunday,…