Republican-backed $1,000 teacher pay hike clears hurdle. Democrats ask: 'Is this a joke?'

Mississippi Today: The Mississippi State Senate passed a bill that would bump up the salaries of public school teachers, but some say it’s just not enough.

Senate Bill 2770 passed out of the Senate Wednesday. The bill will increase teacher pay across the board by $1,000 over two years. If the bill is eventually signed into law, educators would receive an additional $500 in the first year and $500 in the next year, costing the state $50 million annually when the raise is fully phased-in.

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