Mississippi Senate study committees to address Jackson economy, housing

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Hosemann sets sights on Jackson economic development and housing

The Mississippi state Senate has announced a new emphasis on boosting the capital city’s economy. Republican Lt. Gov.

Mississippi Senate study committees to address Jackson economy, housing

Two new committees in the Mississippi Senate have been tasked with taking a look at ways to boost Jackson’s economy and addressing a shortage of affordable housing.

Hosemann names Senate study committees on Jackson, housing

As is being done in the House with their Select Committees, these two special Senate committees will hold hearings and make recommendations ahead of the 2026 session.

New Senate committees launched to address Jackson revitalization, statewide housing - SuperTalk Mississippi

Building up Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson and helping first-time home buyers will be the focal points of two new Senate study committees. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced Wednesday that the Senate Study Committee on Jackson will focus on strategies for strengthening and boosting economic activity in the metro area, while the Senate Study Committee on Housing will take a statewide look at addressing the shortage of attainable housing a…