State infrastructure gets federal boost
Members of the Mississippi congressional delegation have announced a $13 million award to support work by the State of Mississippi to repair transportation infrastructure damage caused...
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Trooper school aims to close patrolmen shortage
Lawmakers recently funded a trooper school for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. A shortage already exists, but Capt. Johnny Poulos with MHP said it is about...
House and Senate clash on new tax vs use tax
It was a disagreement over a bond bill that would allocate funds for roads and bridges that caused the House to unanimously vote to send...
Budget cuts hit Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health will see a budget decrease of six percent for fiscal year 2018....
Rally at the Capitol for more public education funding
by Sarah Ulmer
People from all across the state met at the Capitol on Thursday to deliver a message to lawmakers for more funding for public schools. ...
Funding increased for shipbuilding; could mean good news for Coast
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- A bill was agreed upon by Senators and Representatives in Washington to increase spending for new ships for the U.S. Navy. A portion...
Education reform needs more than money
When the bills to discuss how public school funding would be altered died on the Senate floor Thursday, it eliminated the possibility of conversation without...
MAEP formula in limbo as lawmakers look for change possibilities
There’s a potential catch-22 brewing in the Capitol as lawmakers evaluate the recommendations that have been made regarding how to change the formula by which...
Tupelo band heads to inauguration, GoFundMe still active
TUPELO, MISS– Tupelo High School’s “Golden Wave” band departed Wednesday for D.C. to march in the inaugural parade....
Projects in Miss. receive $3.38 million grant from DRA
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded grants in Mississippi to improve projects ranging from levee construction and water system improvements to an...