Monday, March 28, 2011

An update on the budget battle

BetterMSReport.com has been covering the ongoing budget battle between the Mississippi House and Gov. Haley Barbour better than anyone else.  The crux is this: Barbour wants to slash funding for education and mental health, and the House doesn't.

To bring you up to speed, here are Better Mississippi Report's stories on the budget showdown:

Rally for K-12 Education, Mental Health Set for Tuesday at Capitol

Barbour Increases Budget Heat on House, Senate Republicans

Barbour's Funding Cuts Could Raise Local Property Taxes on Homes, Vehicles

Budget Update: No Movement Saturday Night After Barbour Meeting

Mississippi Budget Issues at a Glance

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