Mississippi lawmakers try to finalize state budget

Mississippi lawmakers try to finalize state budget

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers are still trying to finalize a budget for the next fiscal year. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) is waiting on both chambers to reach an agreement ahead of a special session. State House and Senate leaders are responsible for making sure a budget is in place for the next fiscal year. As of Friday, May 2, it's uncertain when a budget will be finalized. “If there is a disagreement on other items, they ne…

Blackwell believes state budget close to settlement

Differences between Republican leaders in the House and Senate were blamed by some for the lack of a budget bill when the regular session ended April 3.

Governor Tate Reeves expected to call a special session - WXXV News 25

Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Everyone is waiting for the governor to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to the capitol to pass a state budget. The house adjourned leaving the senate in Jackson without a budget. Governor Reeves is expected to make that call any day. Mississippi must – by law – have a balanced budget and the fiscal year begins July 1st. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III stopped by WXXV today and told us the clock is ti…

Mississippi lawmakers working behind the scenes on budget agreement ahead of special session - SuperTalk Mississippi

The Mississippi legislature has less than two months to pass a state operating budget ahead of the June 30 deadline. Negotiations appear to be at a standstill as both chambers attempt to find common ground. The 2025 regular session ended on a sour note after the final gavel signaled the conclusion of the assembly on April 3 with no budget passed. Since then, a host of closed-door meetings have been conducted to allow movers and shakers space to …