JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced his legislative priorities for the 2026 session on Monday, focusing on a platform that targets illegal immigration, government waste, and ethics reform.
Following a previous legislative session where White said he had to defend his office from budget and authority restrictions, the auditor indicated a shift to a more aggressive offensive strategy for the upcoming term.
“Last year I had to defend the Office of the State Auditor from attempts to cut our legal power and restrict our budget by politicians in Jackson,” White said. “Thanks to the help of some fellow patriots in the legislature, we won those battles. This year, we’re leaning forward and going to try to strengthen laws to stop more waste and corruption.”…