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Bryant Still Plans Special Session on Transportation Money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant says he's looking at calling Mississippi lawmakers back for a special session in August to earmark money for transportation.
However, key House members say they've had little communication with senators and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. That raises questions about whether lawmakers' differences will be resolved.
Bryant says Friday that he aims to increase transportation spending by $200 million a year.
The Republican governor says still wants to use money from tax collection on internet sales, newly legalized sports betting and a state lottery.
Read more: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2018/jul/06/bryant-still-plans-special-session-transportation-/