Mississippi State Rep. Cheikh Taylor, D-Starkville, tells legislators that a resolution offered by State Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, that would allow Mississippi residents to put policy proposals on statewide ballots, except for abortion and a few other issues, deprives people of their right to weigh in on a critical issue, during floor debate in the House Chamber, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. The Republican-dominated House approved the resolution in an 80-36 vote. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
