General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for certain infrastructure projects.
SB 2179 allocates $760,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds cover road and sewer repairs on Union Street ($300,000), water system upgrades including new pumps and a booster station ($300,000), city hall renovation ($60,000), and park improvements ($100,000). This appropriation directly supports Pickens' local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, as specified in the bill.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bradford Blackmon
DDemocratic
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