New law and the ongoing bridge crisis is hitting the pocketbooks of those who work in the agriculture and forestry industries
Government
Bridge crisis: Statewide closures ‘could very well double’ by 2019
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More than half the timber bridges across the state have yet to be inspected under new federal guidelines
Government
Two counties sue state, claim governor can’t close bridges
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Smith and Jasper counties say the governor’s proclamation exceeded the powers he is granted under the state’s emergency management law
Government
Frustration, fears accelerate with no solution in sight for bridge crisis
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500 bridges have been declared unsafe in Mississippi. Residents reroute their lives
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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
Speaker Gunn hopes new roads plan prompts special session
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Lt. Gov Reeves renews opposition to gas tax hike; Gov. Bryant says no special session until House and Senate agree on a plan
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