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Lawmakers are considering an override of Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of a bill to provide low-interest loans to Mississippi communities hit by the winter ice storm.
READ MORE: Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes winter storm aid bill and levels false claim of criminal act at Senate staff
Quiz question: How can lawmakers override a governor’s veto?
Email your answer to newsletter@mississippitoday.org with your first name and last initial, and we’ll shout you out in the next quiz post.
Last week’s answer: Line-item veto
Congratulations to last week’s winner: Jon A.
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