US EditionMississippi Lawmakers Approve $7 Billion Budget in Special Session Marred by Political Fighting
- Mississippi lawmakers passed a $7.135 billion state budget during a special session that ended Thursday, May 29, 2025, with all bills sent to the governor.
- Governor Tate Reeves convened the special session after the House and Senate were unable to reach a budget agreement by the conclusion of the regular session in April.
- The budget funds core government functions, includes increased funding for the Attorney General and Department of Corrections, eliminates income tax, and delays the new fiscal year starting July 1.
- Governor Reeves described the budget as fiscally cautious and said it places the state in its strongest financial position ever, while Democrats raised concerns about the budgeting process lacking transparency and inclusiveness.
- The governor has 15 days to act on the bills, which suggest a lean budget focused on basic necessities amid political friction between the two chambers.
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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…
Mississippi 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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