As January comes to a close the Mississippi legislature completes the fourth week of its 2016 session. The first year after an election always begins at a slower pace because newly elected officials are finding their way around. Most years the Mississippi legislature convenes for a 90 day session but every fourth year, the year after an election, they convene for 125 days. The extra times is needed for the governor and the legislature to get organized, assign committees and find their way around the capitol.
Week Four at Your Capitol
Week Four at Your Capitol
Week Four at Your Capitol
As January comes to a close the Mississippi legislature completes the fourth week of its 2016 session. The first year after an election always begins at a slower pace because newly elected officials are finding their way around. Most years the Mississippi legislature convenes for a 90 day session but every fourth year, the year after an election, they convene for 125 days. The extra times is needed for the governor and the legislature to get organized, assign committees and find their way around the capitol.