Gov. Bryant called ‘despicable’ for ignoring black rep
The Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman said Mississippi’s governor is “clearly despicable” for not acknowledging work by the state’s only black congressman to get the home of a slain civil rights leader named a national monument.
Mississippi politicos feud over civil rights monument status
Mississippi’s white Republican governor and the state’s only black Democratic congressman are feuding over who should get credit for the home of a slain civil rights leader becoming a national monument.
Michigan man arrested for threatening Mississippi governor
A Michigan man has been arrested on charges that he made death threats to Mississippi’s governor.
Bryant pushes teacher pay, school safety in State of State
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant used his final State of the State speech Tuesday to look back on his two terms and to offer proposals for his final year in office.
Slimantics: Medicaid expansion under any name is a ‘pretty good deal’
Earlier this month, the Lowndes County Board of supervisors authorized county engineer Bob Calvert to submit three road/bridge projects to the state for funding under the state’s new emergency roads/bridges fund.
Sentencing reforms get powerful backer in Mississippi
A conservative Republican governor and former sheriff’s deputy who once sought longer prison sentences for criminals says he’s changed his mind and now wants to make Mississippi’s justice system less punitive.
Mississippi high court affirms governor’s budget-cut power
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the governor’s power to make midyear state budget cuts.
Peco Foods bringing 300 jobs to West Point next year
A $40 million investment is bringing 300 jobs to West Point for a new Peco Foods chicken processing facility.
The company, Golden Triangle Development LINK and Gov. Phil Bryant’s office announced the new project with an on-site event on Monday.
Realtors unhappy with governor over broker bill veto
On Feb. 28, Realtors in the state were in a mood to celebrate.
Bryant: National GOP won’t choose new senator
Mississippi’s Republican governor said Thursday that his decision about appointing a new U.S. senator won’t be influenced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell or other GOP leaders in Washington, but he believes his appointee will receive campaign help from the president and vice president.
Mississippi GOP governor won’t appoint himself to US Senate
Mississippi’s Republican governor took himself out of the mix Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Thad Cochran, saying he’ll find another strong contender to keep the seat firmly in GOP hands for decades, as Cochran did.
Bryant: Mississippi reality different from critics’ view
Critics are painting a negative picture of Mississippi but the state is enjoying low unemployment and is improving its public education system, Republican Gov. Phil Bryant said Tuesday night in a State of the State speech that offered a few new proposals.
Dem response: Bryant failed to note Mississippi problems
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant failed to acknowledge many of Mississippi’s problems in the State of the State address, a lawmaker said in the Democrats’ televised response.
Analysis: Bryant proposes free community college for some
Free community college for all Mississippians would be an ambitious and easy-to-explain goal.
Court asks Bryant to defend Confederate emblem
The U.S. Supreme Court is asking attorneys for Mississippi’s governor to file arguments defending the Confederate battle emblem on the state flag.
Mississippi legislators love to try to micromanage
Every year, Mississippi legislators deal with bills that could fall under the heading: Things You Shouldn’t Have to Tell a Sensible Adult.
Term-limited Mississippi governor moves campaign cash to PAC
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has cleaned out his campaign fund and put most of the money into a political action committee.
Bryant: ‘I’m going to be governor as long as my term lasts’
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is walking back speculation that he might consider a job in the Trump administration.
Bryant won’t rule out taking Trump appointment
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday that he’s not actively seeking an appointment in the Donald Trump administration, but said it might be difficult to turn down the president-elect.
Analysis: Campaigning in big states not the same as rigging
When Phil Bryant ran for governor in 2011 and 2015, there were parts of Mississippi where he didn’t spend much time or money, and there were reasons for that.