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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?

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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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