The Senate passed a House bill Monday that would give raises to elected officials, but it removed the provision that would have given legislators, the governor, attorney general and other statewide elected officials higher pay.
The Senate removed several provisions of the controversial House pay hike. The House and Senate would have to agree on the bill before it could head to Gov. Haley Barbour.
Senate Fees and Salaries Chair Terry W. Brown, R-Columbus, told the Senate some legislators might not be happy with having their pay raises removed, but the bill had to be voted on to stay alive.
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More Like This
DC
|
Stephen Groves, Associated Press
, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
•
March 4, 2026
Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about U.S. goals
The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran. On the other side of the Capitol, House leaders were also readying for an intense debate over the war followed by a vote Thursday.
More From This Author
Previous Story
