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Bryant eyes lottery, taxes on internet sales for road money

Source: wtva.com/content/news/Bryant-eyes-lottery-taxes-on-internet-sales-for-road-money-484236681.html - Jun 1, 2018

ACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant told reporters Thursday that he's still exploring a special legislative session to provide more state money for Mississippi's roads and bridges.

Bryant said that a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to collect taxes on internet sales could provide a boost to Mississippi revenues.

The Republican governor said he could ask lawmakers to dedicate that money to transportation, along with proceeds from a state lottery and newly legalized sports betting.

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