Environment
Mississippi Aquarium breaks ground in Gulfport
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Artist renderings offer first glimpse at what officials hope is the next big state tourism attraction
Tuition rises 4 percent; universities point to ‘scarce’ state funding
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Tuition fees account for 67 percent of universities’ overall budget; state appropriations make up 24 percent
Drivers face more than 100 bridges slated for immediate closure
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In less than 24 hours, more than 100 bridges that connect many rural Mississippi commuters to their jobs in larger cities could be closed around the state
Gov. Bryant: Bridge inspections may take 30 days
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Officials warned that Mississippi would be in danger of losing federal funds if the bridges weren’t closed immediately.
More Mississippi bridges added to list; counties get 24 hours to begin closures
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State of Emergency issued after local governments failed to act; “bridges were found to be deficient some time ago.”
Government
Bryant orders 83 bridges closed in emergency declaration
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Closures to impact bridges in over a dozen counties
Money
First Cybersecurity Summit keeps hackers and terrorists at bay
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Mississippi College shows consumers and businesses ways to protect their identities and financial data
PSC commissioner reflects on lessons learned from Kemper plant
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Time to think about how to improve the process for large-scale projects, Commissioner Britton says
Hauling bill opposed by transportation officials awaits governor’s signature
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Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission worries legislation will cost millions and increase safety issues
MDOT official: Latest roads plan relies on ‘unstable’ funding source
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Dick Hall, chairman of the state transportation commission, believes raising the gas tax would be better option for addressing infrastructure needs
Bill to fund roads gains momentum
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Under a House plan, a combination of borrowing and possible agency budget cuts could free up enough cash to help fix roads and bridges
Timber hauling bill moves ahead despite road damage concerns
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Supporters of the bill call it a boon for trucking companies and agricultural businesses
Entergy customers to see summer bills drop more than $30
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State regulators instructed utility companies to pass federal tax cuts along to customers
PSC chairman seeks ‘outside-the-box’ ideas to solve infrastructure problems
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Presley calls on utility and telecommunications companies to join the commission in solving issues, such as limited access to natural gas and high-speed internet
Roads bill passed by Senate will ‘cripple’ MDOT, commissioner says
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Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, adds, “This bill is nothing more than a vindictive attempt to silence and punish the highway commission.”