Gov. Barbour needs to send a clear message that the state budget is his top priority and nothing can pull him from the state before it is completed.

Especially not political trips to New Hampshire and Iowa to stump for future elections.

Here’s some of the governor’s upcoming schedule:

- On June 24, he’s going to New Hampshire for a GOP fundraiser
- On June 25, he’s going to Iowa for a GOP fundraiser

Our governor should publicly announce that he will not attend any political fundraisers until this budget is passed. He wanted control of the budgeting process via a special session, and now he’s got it.

Call Gov. Barbour and ask him if he plans to attend these fundraisers if the budget has not been passed. His number is (601) 359-3150.