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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 1, 2020

Legislature passes bill to appropriate CARES Act funding

Lawmakers returned to the Capitol today for the first time since a break on March 18 to offer an amendment on a bill that would allow them to appropriate the $1.25 billion in funds from the CARES Act. The amendment was added to SB 2772 which handles the state budget transfer of funds. The amendment…
News  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 1, 2020

WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves holds Friday press briefing as Legislature convenes

Governor Tate Reeves is holding a press briefing to give an update on the current situation of COVID-19 in Mississippi and discuss the state’s ongoing strategy to flatten the curve. This briefing is being held as the Legislature has convened to redirect $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds from the Governor’s authority.