General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mississippi School of the Arts for support staff.
SB 2470 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to cover cost-of-living wage increases for support staff at the Mississippi School of the Arts during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funding directly affects support staff at this specialized arts school, ensuring their wages keep pace with inflation. This is a one-time budget allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial support.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jason Barrett
RRepublican
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