Mississippi lawmakers have given final approval to next year's state budget.
The total spending package comes to about $5.5 billion.
House and Senate members had to vote on dozens of separate spending bills that make up the budget.
Some small cuts were made for community colleges, mental health, and the homestead tax exemption but there was heated debate over funding for education.
Education will not get cut as much as the governor wanted.
Lawmakers were forced to extend the regular session to approve the budget because of an impasse between the governor and House Democrats.
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