Reeves, Hosemann and Gunn reach agreement on CARES Act funding
Mississippi received its $1.25 billion in CARES Act funding, but there has been contention between lawmakers and the Governor over the disbursement of the funds....
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Speaker Gunn outlines current Mississippi economy
Last week, state leaders announced that the 2020 legislative session would be delayed until further notice due to the massive breakout of COVID-19. Nevertheless, Speaker...
State leaders gather at NRA Police Shooting Championship
by Alex Paton
Photo by News Mississippi The Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the National Rifle Association is hosting the 2019 NRA National...
Troopers honor their fallen in memorial ceremony
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety honored the lives of fallen troopers and Bureau of Narcotics agents who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line...
Speaker Gunn recaps 2019 legislative session
by Alex Paton
The 2019 legislative session came to an end last week and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn discussed the various bills that were passed. Among...
Gunn appoints Democrat to chair well-known House committee
by Alex Paton
Speaker Philip Gunn has appointed Representative Angela Cockerham (D- Magnolia) as the new House Judiciary B Chairman. Cockerham has served in the Legislature since 2005...
Gunn appoints two to Gulf Coast Restoration Fund
by Alex Paton
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has announced his appointments of Greg Cronin and Jim Simpson to the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The trust fund...
2019 Legislative Session Preview
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers are headed back to the Capitol for the start of the 90-day legislative session which will go through April 7, 2019. While some are...
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...
Agencies ask lawmakers for additional funds
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers have officially started with the process of writing a state budget. During the joint legislative budget hearing, directors from six state agencies presented their...