Debated donor privacy bill on Governor’s desk
A bill that has passed both the House and the Senate is now under scrutiny. The legislation looks to prohibit state agencies from requesting or...
Tag : Phil Bryant
Bryant asks Trump for flood relief
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has submitted a federal declaration request to President Donald Trump for recent storms and flooding in Mississippi. The declaration would include coverage for the...
Mississippi leads way in workforce development
by Alex Paton
Other states are learning from Mississippi. Governor Phil Bryant recently sat on a panel at the National Governor’s Association talking about workforce and regulatory reform...
Party leaders react after candidates qualify
by Alex Paton
The list of political candidates running for office in 2019 has been finalized. The qualifying deadline for candidates in the 2019 election was 6 p.m. on...
Governor asks Auditor for education program audit
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has asked State Auditor Shad White to conduct an audit. The audit covers child-based programs within state departments and agencies that receive...
Governor to give final State of the State Address
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant will deliver the 2019 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in the House of Representatives Chamber of the...
Bryant signs State of Emergency for eight counties
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has signed a State of Emergency proclamation for eight counties in south and central Mississippi. The counties include Clarke, Covington, Forrest, Jasper,...
Bryant talks 2020 budget recommendations
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant recently outlined his budget priorities and recommendations for 2020. Among a long list of items was a teacher pay raise, increasing public...
Foster announces run for Governor
by Alex Paton
State Representative Robert Foster (R) has entered the 2019 Gubernatorial race. Foster has been in the legislature for three years and owns his family’s Christmas...
Mississippi companies honored for export efforts
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant presented awards to four Mississippi companies at the 2018 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Exporting event. The awards recognize Mississippi companies for...