Governor to sign BP bill into law
Governor Phil Bryant will sign the BP money bill into law. After already signing the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act, the Governor said he would be...
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Featured BP money distribution continues to be debated after legislature adjourns
by Alex Paton
Legislators say they are looking for a special session to come to an agreement on setting aside money from the BP oil spill settlement. After...
Featured BP bill dies in conference, legislators seek special session
by Alex Paton
The BP bill that sought to set aside dollars from the BP oil settlement for projects along the Gulf Coast died in a conference committee...
Featured BP money distribution discussed in legislative conference
by Alex Paton
How to distribute the funds from the BP oil spill settlement has been a long debated question and lawmakers are trying to figure it out...
Featured Senate passes bill, BP oil money to go to coast
by Alex Paton
The state Senate has passed legislation to set aside dollars from the BP settlement for projects along the Gulf Coast. The bill authored by Senator...
Gov. Bryant Announces Treasury’s Award of RESTORE Projects
by Jared Bounds
Gov. Phil Bryant announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has issued grant awards for six Mississippi RESTORE projects. “This is good...
BP to cut check for oil spill Friday, Hood concerned over use of funds
JACKSON, MISS– The state of Mississippi is expected to receive $150 million from BP on Friday, representing the oil company’s first payment for economic damages...
BP Money Coming to Mississippi: $20 Billion Civil Settlement, Time for Your Comments
by kim
GULFPORT, Miss.–Your comments on what should be done with BP settlement money are now welcome. The deal first announced in July that would send $20...
Thanks to BP in Sweet Home Chicago, Mississippi Gas Not as Sweet As It Could Be
by kim
CHICAGO, Ill.–You were told by oil experts over the past several weeks that you would see gas in Mississippi possibly drop another 15 cents. Today...
Huge BP Settlement Payments Coming: Where the Money Goes, Nobody Knows
by kim
BILOXI, Miss.–Huge checks are in the mail and some could arrive in Mississippi as early as January. They’re part of settlement money being paid to...