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Speaker Pro Temp: Fully funding of MAEP unlikely to pass the House
The Senate has passed a bill fully funding the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) for the first time since 2007, sending the legislation to the House where Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White says passage is unlikely.
Under an amended version of House Bill 1369, which passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday morning, the state would allocate roughly $181 million to the program, which has only been fully funded twice since being implemented into law in 1997.
“Changing a formula that’s been around for over 25 years and spending almost $200 million on anything in the state budget is troublesome here at the end of the session,” White, R-West, said.
Those in the Senate argue that total funding for MAEP is imperative for a state that ranks No. 43 in public school education.
“The MAEP formula, we know, is flawed. It’s been broken,” Senator Scott Delano, R-Biloxi, said. “We’ve looked at it a number of times over the past 12 years. I think that more conversations that we have…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Speaker Pro Temp: Fully funding of MAEP unlikely to pass the House
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Published Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:11:35 +0000
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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State
SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (March 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events. In Jackson, iconic saxophonist Boney James performs at the convention center, while the JXN Food & Wine festival showcases culinary talents. The LeFleur Museum District hosts a “Week of Wonder,” and several exhibitions, including “Of Salt and Spirit,” celebrate Black quilters. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage tours, a reenactment of Annie Stewart’s story, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. In Hattiesburg, comedian Rob Schneider performs, and various events like a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and a talent show will take place throughout the area.
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