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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 2

January 16, 2026·Empower Mississippi·

Capitol Chat: Week 2

A sweeping education bill, hours of debate, and a narrow House vote put school choice at the center of Week 2 action. In this edition of Capitol Chat, we unpack what happened with House Bill 2, take a quick look at early budget hearings, and highlight a few things to look forward to next week.

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