Mississippi’s Budget: A Broken System

Mississippi’s budget is broken and must be fixed. For too long, our state’s budget process has been wrongfully based on two factors: how much money did we spend on that item last year, and who do you know at the Capitol. We can change our future by changing the way we spend our money. Mississippi’s [...]

State Recovers $7.3M From Unemployment Fraud

JACKSON— A crackdown by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on people collecting unemployment benefits while working has so far returned $7.3 million to the state. The recovered funds will go to the Unemployment Benefits Trust Fund, which provides benefits to those who are unemployed. This fund can also help hold down unemployment taxes paid [...]

Bryant Commends House For Passage Of Bill That Protects Children

JACKSON—The House overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday that protects children who may be victims of sexual abuse or forced abortion. Held Thursday evening on a procedural motion, House members approved the final measure Friday morning. House Bill 16, also known as the Child Protection Act, requires mandatory reporting of alleged or suspected sexual abuse and [...]

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints State Aid Engineer

JACKSON –Gov. Phil Bryant has named Carey Webb as State Aid Engineer. Webb was promoted to State Aid Engineer after serving as Assistant State Aid Engineer since May 2002. Webb assumed duties effective Feb. 1, 2012. “I am pleased that Carey accepted this appointment,” Bryant said. “He has extensive engineering experience and has served Mississippi [...]

Governor Phil Bryant – Executive Budget Recommendation