IHL Board of Trustee Appointments

Gov. Bryant Appoints Four To IHL Board

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant today appointed four new members to the board of trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Each of the appointees will serve the board for a nine-year term beginning May 8. Karen Cummins, Dr. Ford Dye and Shane Hooper will represent Supreme Court District 3. Hal Parker will represent [...]

Governor Urges Lawmakers To Approve Bills That Nurture Job Creation And Economic Growth

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant is urging legislators to approve three bills that are key to economic development and job creation in the state. One bill promotes the growth of sustainable energy sources; another provides incentives for job creation in the health care industry; the third establishes a committee of small-business representatives to gauge the [...]

Governor Phil Bryant Commends House For Passing Health Care Zone Legislation

JACKSON— Legislation aimed at increasing the number of health care jobs in Mississippi, House Bill 1537, passed the House 119-0 today. “I appreciate the House’s passing the Health Care Industry Zone Act to help expand the health care industry in Mississippi and create new jobs. The Act fosters a positive environment for medical development while [...]

Governor Phil Bryant Directs Fund Increases To Education, Safety

JACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant outlined his priorities for fiscal year 2013 in a revised Executive Budget Recommendation sent to legislators Tuesday. This comes after the Joint Legislative Budget Committee announced last week a $128 million increase to Mississippi’s fiscal year 2013 revenue estimate. “It is encouraging to see a small increase in Mississippi’s revenue estimate, and [...]

Governor Comments On Passage Of Rural Physician Legislation

JACKSON—Legislation aiming to encourage physicians to practice in medically underserved areas of the state today passed the Mississippi House 120-1. House Bill 1547 caps the state income tax of every new physician who chooses to practice in these communities. “I am pleased that the Mississippi House passed legislation today to encourage doctors to practice in [...]

Gov. Bryant Encourages House, Senate To Approve Health Care Bills

JACKSON — New legislation is poised to increase the number of health care jobs in Mississippi if the Legislature gives the nod to the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act. Gov. Phil Bryant sees the approval of these bills – House Bill 1537 and Senate Bill 2947 – a necessity for expanding the health care [...]

Mississippi Aims To Develop Natural Gas Resources As Part Of Diversified Energy Strategy

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant is pushing for Mississippi to adopt a statewide energy policy and advocates natural gas development as a key component of a diverse energy economy. At a news conference today, Bryant honed in on the role natural gas will play in the state’s energy strategy. Mississippi is rich in natural gas [...]

Gov. Bryant Releases Statement On Revision To The Revenue Estimate

JACKSON—The Joint Legislative Budget Committee met Tuesday to hear the latest state, national and international economic trends. Gov. Phil Bryant issued the following statement about the economic news: “My fiscal year 2013 Executive Budget Recommendation was based on a conservative scenario using the most current information and making tough but necessary cuts to spending while [...]

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