JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi lawmakers appear to be ahead of schedule with their efforts to finalize the state budget for 2027. According to lawmakers, one bump in the road changed how much of a pay increase teachers would see. According to Senate Appropriations Chair Briggs Hopson III (R-District 23), educators are expected to see […]
Mississippi budget proposal includes $2K raise for teachers
Mar 27, 2026 | 4:10 PM