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Mississippi legislative session expected to go longer than planned

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Lawmakers are now expecting that this year's legislative will need to be extended for a few additional days, as numerous big-ticket bills and budgets are still being discussed in both chambers.

On Monday, House Speaker Philip Gunn stated that 25 budget bills still require work before being passed in the despite there being less than a left before the original sine die date.

Gunn added that lawmakers in the House are planning to vote in favor of extending the session up to one or two days on Tuesday so the remaining appropriations bills can be passed.

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Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson explained during an interview on MidDays with Gerard Gibert that although some pieces of legislation requiring special have already been approved, the majority of spending bills are usually passed within the last five days of the session.

“As it relates to appropriations, every agency has a budget and there are approximately 110…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Mississippi legislative session expected to go longer than planned
Sourced From: www..fm/mississippi-legislative-session-expected-to-go-longer-than-planned/
Published Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:25:09 +0000

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Mostly clear through Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-03-28 18:26:14

SUMMARY: Clear conditions are expected to continue through the end of the in Columbus, Mississippi. Temperatures will drop into the 30s on Thursday night with possible patchy frost. Friday will bring more sunshine with high temperatures in the low to middle 70s. The will see temperatures pushing towards 80 degrees with no rain expected. Next week, warm and humid will flow into the Deep South, with a of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. It is still uncertain if these storms will be severe, but it is being monitored closely.

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Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-03-28 17:57:25

SUMMARY: Yokohama's Point plant hosted a workshop called “Pathways to Financial Wellness” organized by WHEELS, a group empowering women in supervision. Dr. Becky Smith led discussions on various financial topics, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial behaviors and setting realistic goals. Yokohama focuses on empowering individuals holistically to improve overall quality. The Human Resources Director highlighted the company's efforts to opportunities for employees to enhance their work and professional lives. The workshop aimed to women gain better control over their personal, , and work-related finances. The holistic approach taken by Yokohama ties financial well-being to overall personal .

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USDA issues disaster designation for all Mississippi counties

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www.wjtv.com – Delesha – 2024-03-28 16:43:41

SUMMARY: All counties in Mississippi have been designated as USDA disaster due to the 2023 drought, making farmers eligible for Farm Service Agency Loan Assistance. This emergency loan can be used to offset losses from the previous year's drought, such as hay or equipment. Despite the good growing season for ryegrass, many farmers have depleted their hay reserves. Farmers in Mississippi have an eight-month window to apply for the loan. This assistance aims to farmers recover from the drought and ensure adequate resources for the upcoming year.

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