Representative Thomas retires after 21 years in House
Today, Representative Sara Richardson Thomas of Indianola announced her retirement effective June 30th, 2018. In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn,...
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Rosebud sworn in as newest House member
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi House has a new Representative. Tracey Rosebud was sworn in on Monday, June 11th as the newest member of the House of Representatives by...
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 Speaker Gunn proposes infrastructure bill amid state of emergency
Earlier this week, Governor Bryant declared a state of emergency and effectively shut down over 100 bridges throughout the state Mississippi. Today, Speaker of the...
Featured Leaders praise Cochran’s term in Washington after announcement
After 40 years in the U.S. Senate, Thad Cochran announced his retirement on Tuesday, and leaders from Mississippi and across the county have commended 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 House passes new funding formula for public education
After hours of debate on the House floor, a bill outlining a new funding formula for Mississippi public education passed with a 66-52 final vote....
Featured MDEQ building named after Alan Patrick Nunnelee
by Alex Paton
Yesterday the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality building was named the Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building Governor Phil Bryant spoke at the dedication ceremony along with...