Local Government News
Wicker, Ezell Lead Resolution Marking Anniversary of the Establishment of the Seabees
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) have spearheaded a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” and expressing gratitude for their service to the nation. The resolution, which also has lead Democratic sponsors U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), has garnered support from Mississippi’s entire Congressional Delegation.Senator Wicker emphasized the importance...
The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with George County in 2021
Farms throughout cities in George County received $3.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.