Commercial Appeal – Mississippi legislature convenes with education issues at forefront

Mississippi legislature convenes with education issues at forefront

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn gaveled the Mississippi Legislature into session at noon amid a push for fundamental changes in the state’s education system but with little anticipated new revenue from a still-sluggish economy.

Legislators must craft a budget – likely about $5.54 billion – but charter schools and other education issues likely will dominate their 90-day session.

Commercial Appeal
1/8/13