The recent state fiscal relief legislation passed by the U.S. Senate provides for nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for the state budget.
With teachers losing their jobs and class sizes increasing, pulling down these resources should be a top priority for the state. The worst thing we could do now is leave this money on the table
While questions remain about how to pull the funds down without moving money from other state services, Mississippi should explore all options, such as the use of reserves and new money made available by the legislation, to pull down these important federal resources while implementing a balanced approach that will position the state for prosperity when good times return.
