NEWS

September 25, 2007

MISSISSIPPI BREAKS ALL-TIME EMPLOYMENT RECORD, AGAIN

Mississippi has broken its all-time record employment level for a second month in 2007, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

September 25, 2007

GOVERNOR BARBOUR: MISSISSIPPI SHORTCHANGED BY PENDING S-CHIP LEGISLATION

Governor Haley Barbour today urged the state’s Congressional delegation to oppose pending federal legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) because it severely shortchanges Mississippi

To view the Governor's letter to the Mississippi Congressional Delegation, click here.

September 25, 2007

GOVERNOR BARBOUR PROCLAIMS “SEE YOU AT THE POLE” DAY

Governor Haley Barbour officially proclaimed “See You at the Pole” Day as the fourth Wednesday in September, which falls on September 26 this year

September 25, 2007

GOVERNOR BARBOUR ANNOUNCES TOYOTA SUPPLIER TO LOCATE IN BALDWYN

A $200 million investment, facility to create 400 new jobs

September 18, 2007

BARBOUR: LOW INCOME MISSISSIPPIANS BENEFIT FROM RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAMS

Housing grants, tax credits, mortgage bonds, public housing funds, long term workforce plan all part of comprehensive housing recovery strategy

September 12, 2007
GOVERNOR BARBOUR APPLAUDS REDUCTION IN MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE RATES

5th reduction in costs since passage of Tort Reform Act of 2004

September 11, 2007

GOVERNOR BARBOUR PROCLAIMS “WE DON’T SERVE TEENS” WEEK

Governor Haley Barbour today proclaimed the week of September 10, 2007, as “We Don’t Serve Teens” Week in support of a nationwide initiative to reduce teen drinking

September 10, 2007

GOVERNOR BARBOUR ORDER FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR OF PATRIOT DAY

Day commemorates victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks