State issues $250 million for road & bridge repairs
Funds are now being distributed across the state to fix roads and bridges. The Mississippi Transportation Commission announced that $250 million in funding for 163...
Tag : infrastructure
Wicker searches for gas tax alternatives
by Alex Paton
Earlier this week, Senator Roger Wicker participated in a Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing to consider America’s surface transportation infrastructure needs. Wicker used...
I-269 opening soon, bringing new opportunities
by Alex Paton
A new interstate will be opening soon in north Mississippi. MDOT Commissioner Mike Tagert said when Interstate 269 is completed, it will providing a safer...
Road and bridge money may take time
by Alex Paton
Roads and bridges in Mississippi will be seeing more funds, however, it may take a while. During the special session, legislators were able to allocate...
Infrastructure updates coming to Corinth
by Alex Paton
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce’s Department of Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Corinth to make infrastructure improvements. The U.S. Secretary...
Governor indicates deal on infrastructure funding
Ahead of this week’s special session of the Mississippi Legislature, it appears that a deal between the House and the Senate may be close. The...
Special session to highlight infrastructure needs
by Alex Paton
Legislators will head back to Jackson this week for a special session that will be held to help resolve issues surrounding the state’s roads and...
Bryant: special session expected before end of month
by Alex Paton
A special session will likely be happening soon. As expected, Governor Phil Bryant said the focus will be on funding for roads and bridges and...
Two Counties receive over $3M for water systems
by Alex Paton
Sunflower and Lauderdale Counties are set to receive over $3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in loan and grant funding to upgrade their...
Governor says special session likely for August
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant says he expects a special session to happen next month and said an infrastructure bill will be on the docket. “Working with...