Lottery buzz shifts from ‘no’ to ‘maybe’
A change in tone from state leaders in recent weeks, however, might change the prospects for the state’s residents in the near future.
In a complete reversal of philosophy from earlier this year, Gov. Phil Bryant last week wrote in his Executive Budget Recommendation that he is open “to a general discussion about the implementation of a lottery in Mississippi.”
Bryant’s only stipulation, however, is that any revenue generated from the lottery would not be earmarked for one specific line item in the state budget. Instead, the revenue would flow into the general fund. Other states, including the three neighboring states with the game, designate lottery revenues to public education funds.
Daily Journal
11/28/16
Magnolia Tribune
