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Wins and losses highlighted at annual Post Legislative briefing

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May 14, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-14 19:01:44

SUMMARY: $130 million is set to be allocated to Coast projects, with $89 million going to new ventures in south Mississippi. Lawmakers spoke at a post-legislative briefing, describing the session as a political football. The session lasted longer than usual, with a focus on education funding and a new funding formula for predictability and sustainability. Medicaid issues were discussed, with plans to revisit them next year. Coastal insurance and other topics were also addressed, with hopes that positive momentum from the session will carry into the future. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Golden Nugget Casino.

Tuesday's Post Legislative briefing gave state lawmakers a chance to discuss what went right and wrong during the 2024 Legislative Session in Jackson.

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