spending

Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday sales rose this year as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure. Holiday sales rose 7.6, a slower pace than…

Mississippi budget blueprint has slight spending increases

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Top legislators are recommending only a slight increase in Mississippi state government spending for the coming year. And, Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn is renewing his push to eliminate the…

Special session expected to begin August 23rd

Governor Phil Bryant will call lawmakers into a two day special-session to discuss a significant increase in spending on roads and bridges. Don’t worry, fuel taxes won’t be increasing. Governor Bryant, House Speaker Philip Gunn, and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves…