Legislative Democrats to host budget hearing in Tupelo

JACKSON – House Democrats will host a hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Link Center in Tupelo to provide information on how they say “massive corporate tax cuts” are impacting the state budget and services for Mississippians.

A similar hearing took place earlier this month in Hattiesburg, and they say others will be scheduled around the state.

“We just want people to understand the reality of what is happening, and the facts of how massive corporate tax cuts are impacting our budget,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who is listed as the host of the Tupelo hearing. “We just want the people to understand. There is nothing sinister.”

Revenue has been sluggish for two years, resulting in double digit budget cuts for numerous agencies.

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