Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners


              Young students in the gallery monitor debate in the Senate chamber over a Jackson water bill at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Sen. Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton, surrounded by Democratic lawmakers, speaks against legislation that would transfer ownership of the water system from the city of Jackson to a new public entity managed by a nine-member board selected by the mayor, governor and lieutenant governor, at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. The legislation passed the Senate and goes to the House. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann listens to debate on legislation that would transfer ownership of the water system from the city of Jackson to a new public entity managed by a nine-member board selected by the mayor, governor and lieutenant governor, at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, asks questions regarding legislation that would transfer ownership of the water system from the city of Jackson to a new public entity managed by a nine-member board selected by the mayor, governor and lieutenant governor, at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, presents legislation that would transfer ownership of the water system from the city of Jackson to a new public entity managed by a nine-member board selected by the mayor, governor and lieutenant governor, at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners