Bryan questions tax exemptions’ impact

Bryan questions tax exemptions’ impact

State Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, complained Thursday that a joint legislative rule adopted last year prevents members from spending money without identifying a source of spending, but does not prevent them from giving state revenue away without citing how to offset the lost revenue.

Bryan’s criticism came as the Legislature took up appropriations bills Wednesday and Thursday to fund the various aspects of state government, ranging from education to health care.

Bryan offered an amendment to restore $100 million of the projected $293 million shortfall for kindergarten- through 12th- grade education.

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
3/15/13