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Public Service Commission says it used prior funds for communications, economic development work and requests only LBO-recommended level funding
Summary
The Mississippi Public Service Commission told the appropriations subcommittee it spent prior authorizations to build communications capacity and pursue economic development partnerships and seeks only the Legislative Budget Office's recommended funding for FY26.
The Mississippi Public Service Commission briefed the appropriations subcommittee that funds authorized last year were used to hire and elevate a communications officer and to pursue a more active economic development role tied to utility issues.
A commissioner told senators the commission views itself as a partner in economic development and described last year as the state's best-ever economic development year; the commission said its staff training and communications work helped facilitate recruitment and permitting for projects.
The commission asked the subcommittee to approve only the LBO-recommended funding for FY26 and did not submit an upper-level request. Commissioners said they may request additional legislative assistance to clear some smaller court hurdles related to specific local matters (the speaker cited Holly Springs as an example) but said staff is navigating those issues.
Ending: Senators thanked commission leadership for the update and said the LBO-aligned request makes the review straightforward.
