Chism retiring after 21 years in Legislature
Columbus Republican Rep. Gary Chism, the dean of the Golden Triangle legislative delegation, has resigned, citing family medical issues.
Rep. Chism recovering well from stroke
This time, it was different.
In 2009, State Rep. Gary Chism suffered a stroke.
Restaurant tax: Conflicting ideas fuel efforts to revive restaurant tax
Several issues still need addressing if the city or county hope to see a 2-percent restaurant sales tax restored after it expires June 30.
Chism out of hospital after mild stroke
State Representative Gary Chism is out of the hospital after suffering a “mild” stroke over the weekend, his colleagues have confirmed.
Restaurant tax: Smith’s votes on sales taxes show inconsistency
Rep. Jeff Smith said his opposition to Lowndes County’s failed request for an extension on its 2-percent restaurant sales tax was based on his belief that “new” tax should first be approved by the voters.
Our View: Shame
It is the nature of the job that a legislator must sometimes defy popular opinion to do what he knows is best for his community.
Restaurant tax: CVB looks at budget amid cuts from two-percent tax loss
It’s the nature of the job for tourism officials to look ahead and in the aftermath of this week’s failed effort to extend Lowndes County’s 2-percent restaurant tax, that is what Nancy Carpenter was doing Wednesday morning.
Restaurant tax: Legislators fail to reach tax agreement for CVB
The bill to extend Lowndes County’s 2-percent restaurant sales tax is all but dead, as local business, government, economic development and tourism officials begin to absorb the bleak consequences.
Slimantics: Our community will pay a staggering price for Smith/Chism obstinance
The Mississippi legislature ends its 2018 session as soon as today and Rep. Jeff Smith and Rep. Gary Chism will come home to Columbus.
They can stay home, as far as I am concerned.
Restaurant tax: Chism open to removing tax floor
District 37 Rep. Gary Chism offered mixed reviews to The Dispatch Thursday on suggestions that came out of a joint meeting of Columbus and Lowndes County leaders at Trotter Convention Center to discuss renewing the 2-percent restaurant tax.
Chism cries foul on Senate BP money bill
A local state representative is raising concerns about a bill that would channel payments from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement to a fund for projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Legislative bills highlight specific issues
As the 2017 legislative session moves on, local lawmakers are hoping to draw support on bills for a range of issues, from stricter DUI enforcement to criminal justice reform.
Tax offices upgrade computers, anticipate new requirements
Mississippi tax assessors are busy preparing to implement a new vehicle registration system that may help with stricter auto insurance enforcement.
Bill could enforce mandatory auto insurance requirement
House members are approving a bill that would require county tax collectors to check whether Mississippians have auto insurance before renewing their license tags.
Chism will renew ‘scarlet letter’ DUI bill in the future
District 37 Rep. Gary Chism’s, R-Columbus, push to make those convicted of multiple driving under the influence charges display a special license plate may be over this legislative term, but the representative said he’ll continue the fight in the future.
Legislature takes up texting-while-driving bills
A Golden Triangle state representative says laws against texting while driving are almost assured to pass this legislative term.
OCSD preparing $13.2M-maximum bond ahead of July’s consolidation
Oktibbeha County School District has filed its intent to issue up to $13.2 million in bonds to help facilitate construction of new buildings needed for the consolidated school district’s partnership with Mississippi State University.
Bill would force insurers to use providers
Insurers would have to accept any medical provider who meets contract terms into their network under a bill moving forward in the Mississippi House.
Bryant expected to sign local school merger bills
Two Golden Triangle school consolidation bills should receive Gov. Phil Bryant’s signature by the end of the month, state Rep. Gary Chism, R-Columbus, confirmed Tuesday.
Questions remain as school merger bill moves forward
The Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that calls for the consolidation of the Oktibbeha County School District and Starkville School District.