The three most powerful elected seats in Mississippi — governor, lieutenant governor and speaker — are held by members of the Republican Party. Here’s why Republicans can’t agree on and pass full-throated reforms and other major policies.
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 28, 2022 Upon learning news of a legislative income tax cut agreement — what will be the largest single tax cut in Mississippi history — Gov. Tate Reeves was left with nothing but the ability to post on social media. The governor, who took advantage last week of legislative infighting and publicly advocated for a full elimination of the income tax, was effectively sidelined when lawmakers agreed on a deal behind closed doors on Saturday.
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