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Hosemann and Blackwell have said a work requirement is a non-negotiable element for either plan.

Senate proposes added education funding, pay raise

The Department of Education would be required to provide a recommendation to the Legislature on how to fund schools by Oct. 1.

Recap of weekly action in the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives.

Local youth participate as Senate pages.

We also need to remember that governing is about choosing between priorities.

Weekly summary from the Mississippi state Senate.

Senate leadership in committees announced.

Weekly summary report on State Senate activities.

Last year, the state Legislature funded three additional prosecutors through House Bills 834 and 603 for Mississippi’s fastest growing county.

In his first term, Hosemann led the Senate in enacting the largest teacher pay raise and largest tax cut in Mississippi history.