Judge denies bridge lawsuit against Governor Bryant
A Mississippi judge has shot down a lawsuit against Governor Phil Bryant. In early May, two Mississippi counties filed a lawsuit against Governor Phil Bryant...
Tag : roads and bridges
Featured Governor discusses plan to fix bridges
Today Governor Phil Bryant discussed the issues of roads and bridges in the state at the Bond Commission meeting. Governor Bryant, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch,...
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 discusses bridges at Bond Commission meeting
Today Governor Phil Bryant discussed the issues of roads and bridges in the state at the Bond Commission meeting. Governor Bryant, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch,...
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 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 Senate passes $1 billion infrastructure plan
The Mississippi Senate passed a $1 billion infrastructure bill earlier today. The bill, titled “the BRIDGE Act”, promises to provide the money for infrastructure needs...
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...