Mississippi Democratic Trust calls for shortened session

This morning, Brandon Jones, chairman of the newly formed Mississippi Democratic Trust and former state representative from Jackson County, has called on legislators to shorten the legislative session by 30 days, a cost cutting measure that could mean big savings for the state.  Jones said, “During this budget crisis, it is important that lawmakers be more accountable than ever.  Shortening the legislative session by ninety days would create an estimated $825,000 in cost savings that Mississippi needs for other critical programs.”  Jones continued, “We are calling on the leadership in both chambers to make an immediate declaration to shorten the session and save taxpayer dollars.”