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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 29, 2021

U.S. Department of Education Approves Mississippi’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students

The approval of the state’s plan will result in the release of the final $543 million in ARP ESSER funds Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Mississippi’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to the state. Mississippi’s plan…
Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
December 29, 2021

Lt. Gov. Hosemann sees challenges, opportunities in 2022 Legislative Session

Hosemann has suggested to use ARPA funds to focus on “transformational and generational” improvements. At noon on Tuesday, January 4, legislators will return to the Mississippi Capitol and convene the 2022 Legislative Session. A number of key issues will appear before lawmakers, including the possible elimination of Mississippi’s income tax, medical marijuana, the initiative process,…