Featured Infrastructure bill heads to House for continued negotiations
The Senate has voted to spend more than $1 billion on a wide range of infrastructure projects to support the long-term growth of the economy...
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Featured Lt. Governor Reeves unveils $1 billion infrastructure plan
As the conversation around the future of Mississippi’s infrastructure progresses, the Lt. Governor has unveiled a new plan. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced a more...
Featured MS cities to see more money for infrastructure
by Alex Paton
Mississippi towns could see additional dollars for roads and water and sewer systems under legislation passed by the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said...
Governor joins POTUS Infrastructure Summit in D.C.
Governor Phil Bryant joined governors, mayors, and other officials around the country for a infrastructure summit in D.C. on Thursday. “Rebuilding America’s roads, bridges and...
Capitol Complex bill passes to bring aid to Jackson infrastructure
by Sarah Ulmer
The city of Jackson is getting some state support to improve and restore infrastructure within the Capitol Complex district. ...
Legislators face final week amid budget uncertainty/drama
by Jared Bounds
The House and Senate met for a shaky conference weekend Saturday night. As the final week of this legislative session begins, lawmakers are straining to...
Live or work in Jackson? Stock up on water now
by Sarah Ulmer
People who live and work in the city of Jackson could face water outages or low pressure while a major water main break is fixed....
Fix our roads: Thousands petition lawmakers for road funding
If you’ve driven down a Mississippi road, you’ve endured the bumps, the potholes–and maybe you’ve changed your route because of closed bridges. The Mississippi Economic...
Infrastructure: Act now, or pay later
It is no secret that Mississippi’s roads and bridges need to be repaired. But according to senate transportation committee chairman Willie Simmons and house transportation committee...
Yarber: Jackson roads, it’s not a surface level problem
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- Many Jacksonians and visitors are asking “When will the roads be fixed?,” and Jackson Mayor, Tony Yarber said it’s not as simple as it looks....