State budget will likely shrink as revenues lag

Lawmakers work on FY 2018 budget

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi lawmakers are pushing forward early drafts of budget bills that are likely to change before a final deadline.

Proposals show it’s likely that the overall budget will shrink because tax collections continue to lag.

The budget-writing deadline is in late March, and the new year begins July 1.

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2/15/17