MS unemployment rate lowest in state history
Last week Governor Phil Bryant announced that the October unemployment rate in Mississippi decreased to 4.9%, which tied the May rate as the lowest level...
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Gov. Bryant asks Division of Medicaid to transfer eligibility determination to DHS
by Alex Paton
Governor Bryant has asked the Division of Medicaid to submit a plan to him today that would transfer eligibility determination responsibilities to the Mississippi Department...
Mississippi officials meet with Japanese companies and ambassadors about economic development
by Alex Paton
Mississippi officials participated in the 40th annual Southeast US-Japan Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. The conference is a way to protect and grow economic development...
SMW Manufacturing takes over in Lafayette County, to hire 50 employees
by Alex Paton
SMW Manufacturing is taking over operations at the former Caterpillar facility in Lafayette County. The company plans to invest in excess of $15 million and...
State Leaders speak out on U.S. tax reform
by Alex Paton
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a budget proposal that lays the foundation for tax cuts for middle-class families and job creators. The Senate voted...
Governor to announce today whether JPS is to be taken over by state
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has said that he will make a decision today on whether the state should take over the Jackson Public Schools. Back in...
JPS takeover decision to be made tomorrow
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has said that he will make a decision tomorrow about whether the Jackson Public School District will be taken over by the...
Gov. announces special election for Senate District 49
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has set Dec. 19 as the special election date for Senate District 49. The seat recently became vacant when Gov. Bryant appointed...
Exclusive Interview: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on overturning the Clean Power Plan
by Alex Paton
The Trump administration and Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, overturned the Clean Power Plan (CPP) earlier this week. Pruitt is in Mississippi...
Aerospace, defense leader to expand and create jobs in Iuka
by Alex Paton
Orbital ATK, an aerospace and defense leader is expanding in Iuka is will be investing $10.48 million. The company will also create 50 jobs. “As...