Mayor Flaggs talks infrastructure, upcoming elections
Various issues are surrounding the state and nations infrastructure, with a lawsuit looming over the Governor and several state agencies regarding the closure of over 100...
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Featured Poll: Mississippians want fast action on roads and bridges
by Alex Paton
Mississippi voters believe legislators should act immediately to develop a long-term, comprehensive plan to address maintenance of Mississippi’s roads and bridges, even if it means...
Featured Speaker Gunn talks roads and bridges “We have taken the issue seriously”
by Alex Paton
Many of your bridges are shut down in Mississippi, and the state is facing a failing infrastructure. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn says they...
Featured Governor Bryant discusses bridge issues
Last week Mississippi bridges caused Governor Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency. Governor Bryant signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency that orders...
Featured Local leaders call for special session to discuss infrastructure woes
by Alex Paton
During the past legislative session, lawmakers failed to pass legislation dealing with the state’s failing infrastructure and with Governor Bryant declaring a state of emergency...
Featured Governor Bryant declares state of emergency, closes 106 bridges
Mississippi bridges have caused the Governor to declare a state of emergency. Governor Bryant signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency that orders the...
Featured Governor promises action on infrastructure
The current state of Mississippi’s bridges could lead to a special session for lawmakers. Just a week ago, legislators adjourned and left the Capitol without...
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 Mississippi legislature: bills dead and alive
by Alex Paton
Tuesday was the final day for House and Senate committees to pass general bills that originated in and already passed out of their opposite chamber....
Featured State infrastructure looks to be updated with $1 billion roads and bridges bill
by Alex Paton
With the Senate passing a bill to improve the state’s infrastructure, the over $1 billion bill is headed to the House for debate. However, with...