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Senate advances bulk FY27 appropriations, adds $200M for Medicaid operations and $100M CapEx
Summary
The Mississippi Senate spent a full day taking up conference reports across state government, approving many agency budgets and adding roughly $200 million in combined general‑fund and capital expense support for Medicaid while advancing education and higher‑education pay raises.
The Mississippi Senate met in an extended session to consider conference reports for dozens of FY27 appropriations, adopting most and recommitting several items for further negotiation. Appropriations Chair Senator Hobson opened with a topline overview, reporting a general‑fund package roughly in the $7.37 billion range and an all‑fund total near $8.46 billion.
The chamber adopted a conference report for the Medicaid budget that adds $100 million in new general‑fund support and $100 million in capital expense authority for operational needs, while replacing $20 million of healthcare expendable funds with general funds. Sponsors said the net effect is a…
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