Investigators trained to fight human trafficking
The fight against human trafficking continues in Mississippi. This morning, nearly 75 investigators from state, local and federal law enforcement agencies from around the state...
Tag : House Speaker Philip Gunn
House bill aims to bring broadband to rural areas
Earlier this week, the Mississippi House of Representatives took a step toward improving rural broadband access in the state. A bill authored by Speaker of...
Speaker Gunn works to combat human trafficking
by Alex Paton
Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn is working to combat human trafficking in Mississippi. Gunn said that the problem was really brought to his attention...
Parties disagree on infrastructure approach
The special session of the Mississippi Legislature has been gaveled in, but there is already disagreement along party lines. Ahead of the session, both Democrats...
Mississippians speak out on Special Session
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers are making their way back to the capital city after Governor Phil Bryant has called a special session that will use new and existing...
Featured Governor says no special session without agreement on infrastructure
The future of Mississippi’s infrastructure remains a question mark, but leaders are continuing the conversation. Earlier this week, Governor Bryant declared a state of emergency...
Featured Speaker Gunn breaks down 2018 legislative session
The 2018 legislative session is over, and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has released his comprehensive review of the session. Lawmakers adjourned despite being...
Featured BRIDGE Infrastructure bill passes House, heads to joint committee
by Alex Paton
By a vote of 103-6, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a version of the Building Roads, Improving Development and Growing the Economy Act (BRIDGE)...
Featured New Mississippi Trade Mart to serve as economic driver
This morning, state leaders gathered at the Mississippi Fair Grounds to break ground on the brand-new Mississippi Trade Mart. The new facility will replace the...
Featured Students, state leaders come together as “School Choice Week” begins
Earlier today in Jackson, nearly 1,000 students from across the state joined state leaders and lawmakers to kick-off “School Choice Week”. The nationwide event is...