Mississippi legislators are halfway through their three-month session.
They are still considering proposals to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation.
The House plan would give raises of $4,000 to $6,000. The Senate proposes an average increase of $4,700 over two years.
Another bill that’s still alive would limit how race can be discussed in schools, community colleges and universities.
A resolution would revive a form of the initiative process in Mississippi.
Two proposals would require equal pay for equal work by women and men.
A Senate bill would extend postpartum Medicaid for new mothers. (AP)
