Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday vetoed spending recently passed by lawmakers that included a hotel redevelopment project in Tupelo, infrastructure upgrades to the Jackson Municipal Airport and upgrades to a golf course in Jackson.
“I am for infrastructure investments – as that is a core function of government,” Reeves wrote on social media. “I am NOT for spending YOUR money on golf courses.”
The Legislature recently voted to spend $253 million in cash reserves on projects around the state. These projects can come from local leaders or can be pet projects of legislators. Such bills funding up to hundreds of projects are referred to as “Christmas tree” bills…