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This bill appropriates funds for the operation and maintenance of Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, it allocates $6,482,062 from the State General Fund and authorizes $1,375,700 from special source funds, with $450,000 of those special funds coming from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill also clarifies that general funds should not replace federal or other special funds for salaries, and that any matching or secured special source funds should be accounted for under the special funds appropriation and included in future legislative reports. Additionally, it outlines budget request procedures for the following fiscal year and mandates preference for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. Finally, it emphasizes that no agency should incur debt beyond its appropriation and that funds must be expended in compliance with state law.

Budget and Finance

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