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Pearl River County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Pearl River County, providing an average of $1,453 per capita to residents.

By Mississippi Gulf News | Apr 2, 2025

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Congressmen call for bipartisan defense of the Jones Act in opinion piece

Last week, Congressmen Mike Ezell of Mississippi and Salud Carbajal of California highlighted bipartisan support for the Jones Act in a piece for The Washington Times, underscoring its importance in bolstering the United States' shipbuilding...

By Mississippi Gulf News | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Harrison County received $11,576 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 67th in Mississippi

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Harrison County received an average of $11,576 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Mississippi.

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Jackson County: Residents received $166.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,146 per capita to residents.

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Cormorant Relief Act introduced to tackle bird impact on fisheries

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 26, 2025

Representatives Mike Ezell, Michael Guest, Bennie Thompson, and Trent Kelly have introduced the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025.

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Harrison County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Harrison County, providing an average of $1,561 per capita to residents.

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U.S. Coast Guard awards $951M contract for Polar Security Cutter development

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 25, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced a $951 million contract modification awarded to Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards for the continued development of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program.

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

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 24, 2025

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

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Ezell introduces bipartisan bill to reauthorize Integrated Ocean Observing System

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 24, 2025

Representatives Mike Ezell, Bonamici, Weber, Dingell, Radewagen, and David have introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for five fiscal years.

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

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 22, 2025

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

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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...