The House chambers are full as officials prepare to recite an oath of office during the Legislative Session at the Capitol building in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 202 Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today
Below is a political analysis column by Bobby Harrison:
The moment in legislative time when rank-and-file Mississippi lawmakers might have the most impact is during the opening weeks of a new four-year term when they adopt the rules that govern the House and Senate.