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In 2022, Hancock County ranks 66th among Mississippi counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,584

In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $11,584 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in Mississippi.

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 24, 2025

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Stone County: Income Maintenance made up 3.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Stone County, providing an average of $1,220 per capita to residents.

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 22, 2025

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Bipartisan bill seeks to protect disaster aid recipients from losing FEMA benefits

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 20, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell and Congresswoman Laura Friedman have introduced the Don’t Penalize Victims Act.

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George County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in George County, providing an average of $1,188 per capita to residents.

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Pearl River County residents received $12,335 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 57th in Mississippi

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pearl River County received an average of $12,335 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in Mississippi.

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Trump signs resolution overturning Biden-era offshore drilling restrictions

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 17, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell joined other lawmakers at the White House for the signing of S.J. Res. 11, a resolution aimed at reversing restrictions on American energy production imposed by the Biden administration's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management...

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Hancock County: Residents received $50.66 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $1,099 per capita to residents.

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Ezell joins bipartisan effort on Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi has joined forces with Congressman Troy Nehls from Texas and other coastal representatives to reintroduce the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025.

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Pearl River County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Pearl River County, providing an average of $1,245 per capita to residents.

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Stone County ranks 43rd highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $13,135 in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Stone County received an average of $13,135 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th lowest in Mississippi.

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Jackson County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,118 per capita to residents.

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Ezell's resolution against offshore drilling restrictions advances to presidential approval

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 6, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell announced that his Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution, aimed at reversing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule on offshore drilling restrictions, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with...

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Ezell supports Trump's state of union address focusing on border security

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th District has expressed his support for President Trump's recent State of the Union address.

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Harrison County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Harrison County, providing an average of $1,290 per capita to residents.

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Ezell seeks reversal of offshore drilling restrictions imposed by Biden administration

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 26, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell introduced a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to challenge a rule set by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

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Ezell introduces new bill establishing Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 25, 2025

Representatives Mike Ezell and Troy Carter have introduced the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1514.

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Congressman Ezell announces service academy nominations for Mississippi's Fourth District

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell announced the nominations from Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into various United States Service Academies.

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U.S. House approves HALT Fentanyl Act amid ongoing opioid crisis

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Ezell expressed his support for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act following its approval by the U.S. House.

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Subcommittee discusses maritime infrastructure improvements in new hearing

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 5, 2025

Today, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee convened for a hearing titled "America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure."

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House passes bills on federal natural disaster response improvement

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jan 14, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell announced the passage of two legislative measures he introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at improving federal disaster response.