November 16, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR PRESENTS FY 2011 EXECUTIVE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
Shrinking revenues call for transformative government, cautious spending Governor Haley Barbour today proposed a 12 percent budget reduction for most state agencies and called for the merger of some state agencies, universities and school districts in his Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2011. The $5.5 billion state budget includes $370 million in stimulus funds that will cease after the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. Governor Barbour is required by state law to submit a budget to the Legislature. read more.
November 10, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR VISITS TROOPS IN IRAQ
Governor Haley Barbour and three other governors are visiting American soldiers serving in Iraq today, as Veteran's Day approaches this week. Governor Barbour is in Iraq as part of a delegation with Governors Sonny Perdue of Georgia, Dave Freudenthal of Wyoming and Ted Kulongoski of Oregon. read more.
November 9, 2009
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED AS IDA APPROACHES
A state of emergency was declared today for areas of Mississippi expected to be impacted by high winds and heavy rainfall carried by tropical storm Ida as she moves into the Gulf Coast region. The declaration was signed by Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, as Gov. Haley Barbour was in Washington, DC. read more.
November 2, 2009
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR ON THE CONTINUING DECLINE IN STATE REVENUE COLLECTIONS
October reports show Fiscal Year 2010 state revenue continues to lag behind both budget projections and year-to-year comparisons, Governor Haley Barbour said today. read more.
October 28, 2009
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR
"The Special Session planned for Friday, October 30, has been postponed due to a technical issue unrelated to the proposed agreement between the company and the State. read more.
October 27, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR REITERATES CONCERN OVER COSTS OF HEALTHCARE REFORM PROPOSALS
Current healthcare reform proposals debated in the U.S. Congress would raise health insurance rates for Mississippi families and businesses and push affordable healthcare out of reach, Governor Haley Barbour wrote in a letter to all members of Mississippi's Congressional delegation Tuesday. read more.
October 27, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR APPOINTS HINDS COUNTY ATTORNEY TO CIRCUIT COURT POST
Governor Haley Barbour today announced the appointment of S. Malcolm O. Harrison, of Jackson, as Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District, Sub-district 4, serving Hinds County. Harrison will serve the unexpired term of former Judge Bobby DeLaughter, who resigned July 30; the term ends January 3, 2011. read more.
October 27, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR ISSUES PROCLAMATION TO CLOSE STATE OFFICES IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS
Governor Haley Barbour has issued a proclamation to close state offices on November 26, 2009, in observance of Thanksgiving Day; December 25, 2009, in observance of Christmas Day; and on January 1, 2010, in observance of New Year's Day. According to the Governor's proclamation, agency heads may close offices on November 27, 2009, December 24, 2009, and December 31, 2009 at their own discretion. read more.
October 26, 2009
GOVERNORS BARBOUR, RILEY AND JINDAL ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF THE AEROSPACE ALLIANCE
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal today announced the launch of The Aerospace Alliance, a 501(c)(6) private/public organization that will establish the Gulf Coast and surrounding region as a world-class aerospace, space and aviation corridor. The announcement was made before hundreds of supporters at an event in Bay Minette, Alabama. read more.
October 13, 2009
GOVERNOR BARBOUR SAYS MORE BUDGET CUTS INEVITABLE FOR FY 2010
"In view of the continuing revenue shortfall that threatens the state budget, I have begun working on additional cuts that will be needed to keep the budget in balance, as required by law. read more.