Mississippi Explained News Quiz: Can lawmakers set the state budget without a special session?
Mar 17, 2026
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Welcome to Mississippi Explained, our weekly news quiz to test your knowledge of this week’s news. 🧠
It’s time for lawmakers to set the state’s over $7-billion budget, but can they do it without Gov. Tate
Reeves calling a special session?
The House and Senate still have not agreed on one of the biggest budget issues, teacher pay. The House’s latest proposal includes language that could expand school choice.
Quiz question: What can the governor do to partially reject appropriation bills?
Email your answer to [email protected] with your first name and last initial, and we’ll shout you out in the next quiz post.
Last week’s answer: Send a bill to conference committee
READ MORE: Can they do it? Time for House, Senate to set a budget: Legislative recap
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