This is an election year, and the good news for politicians is that Mississippi’s economy is enjoying a hardy pick-me-up as the state recovers from one of the worst natural disasters this country has seen.
The general fund portion of the state budget is hitting a record high $5 billion for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
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March 12, 2026
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
The bill passed on Thursday would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
