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September 18, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR
"The Supreme Court has spoken; so be it."
September 16, 2008
GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR AND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNNOUNCE NEW AIR NATIONAL GUARD MISSION
The Air Force and Mississippi Air National Guard have agreed to establish a temporary mission qualification training detachment for the RC-12 aircraft at Key Field in Meridian, Miss. It was announced today by Governor Haley Barbour, Senator Thad Cochran, Senator Roger Wicker, and Congressman Chip Pickering
September 12, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR ON PREPARATION OF 2008 ELECTION BALLOT
Today’s ruling by the Hinds County Circuit Court is being appealed today. The official ballot recommended by the Secretary of State, which I approved, is proper and supported by state law
September 10, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR AWARDED 2008 ADAM SMITH MEDAL FOR RESPONSIBLE, EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
A national policy organization is honoring Governor Haley Barbour for his responsible, effective leadership as Mississippi’s 63rd governor
September 10, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR ORDER FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR OF PATRIOT DAY
Day commemorates victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
September 10, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR REQUESTS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
Barbour pushes for individual assistance for homeowners living in temporary housing units and for residents of Southwest, coastal counties
September 9, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR REGARDING PREPARATION OF 2008 BALLOT
Since 2002, two different Governors and two different Secretaries of State from both political parties have approved ballots placing special elections at the end of the ballot
September 9, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR: $90 MILLION AWARDED FOR 24 LONG TERM WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS IN HANCOCK, HARRISON, JACKSON COUNTIES
Under its Long Term Workforce Housing program (LTWH),the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is awarding a second round of projects totaling more than $89.5 million, Governor Haley Barbour announced today
September 8, 2008
STATE OF EMERGENCY ISSUED AS PRECAUTIONARY STEP TO PREPARE FOR IMPACT OF HURRICANE IKE
Today Governor Haley Barbour issued a State of Emergency for the entire State of Mississippi due to the potential threat posed by Hurricane Ike
September 8, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR
“On Friday the Division of Medicaid (DOM) received verification of a major financial issue it has been discussing with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) since June of this year. CMS’ decision is an extremely good result for Mississippi as it improves Medicaid’s financial condition enormously
August 30, 2008
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR REGARDING CONTRAFLOW OPERATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA
The State of Mississippi is assisting Louisiana with contraflow operations for Interstate 59 and Interstate 55. This means all lanes will be dedicated to northbound traffic beginning Sunday at 4:00 a.m.
August 29, 2008
GOVERNOR REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION, MOBILIZES NATIONAL GUARD THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDER
Barbour also expands designated emergency impact area to combat potential price gouging
To view the State of Emergency, click here.
August 29, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR RELEASES KATRINA THREE-YEAR REPORT
On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Governor Haley Barbour today released a comprehensive report highlighting continued hurricane recovery efforts during the past year
August 29, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR
“Governor Palin is strongly pro-energy. She is very well-versed in energy policy, which is one of the biggest economic issues facing the country. She will be a real asset to Senator McCain
August 28, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR NAMES FORMER BILOXI MAYOR GERALD BLESSEY
AS MISSISSIPPI COAST HOUSING DIRECTOR
Governor Haley Barbour today announced his appointment of former Biloxi Mayor Gerald Blessey as Mississippi Coast Housing Director
August 28, 2008
STATE OF EMERGENCY ISSUED FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
Governor urges residents to prepare now for potential impact of storm
To view the State of Emergency document, click here.
August 21, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR ON CHEVRON’S EXPANSION ANNOUNCEMENT
“Chevron’s announcement of its intention to again expand its Pascagoula refinery is another strong statement of confidence in Mississippi. I couldn’t be more pleased that this outstanding company will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a new base oil manufacturing facility
August 21, 2008
BARBOUR COMMENDS DHS FOR IMPROVING FAMILY, CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Agency successfully completes federal program improvement plan
August 21, 2008
MISSISSIPPI’S AIR QUALITY MEETS STRICTER EPA STANDARDS, GOVERNOR BARBOUR ANNOUNCES
All counties designated as being ‘in attainment’ with new rules
August 15, 2008
DRAFT REPORT OF TAX STUDY COMMISSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.GOVERNORBARBOUR.COM
A draft report of Governor Haley Barbour’s special tax study commission has been posted online, allowing more public access and input before initial votes are taken next week
To view a copy of the draft report of the Tax Study Commission, click here.
August 11, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR SETS HOUSE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 23
Governor Haley Barbour has called a special election for September 23, 2008, to fill a vacancy in the state House of Representatives
August 5, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR NAMES GUICE TO STATE PAROLE BOARD
Longtime legislator resigns from Mississippi House of Representatives
August 4, 2008
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR
“Morgan Freeman is one of America’s most accomplished actors and one of Mississippi’s most admired citizens. Marsha and I are saddened to hear of his injuries
August 1, 2008
GOVERNOR BARBOUR ANNOUNCES SOLUTION FOR MEDICAID FUNDING
No new legislative action required
July 31, 2008
PREPARED REMARKS OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR AT
NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR
July 31, 2008
FIRST LADY MARSHA BARBOUR DOING WELL AFTER SURGERY
July 22, 2008
GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR ANNOUNCES $88 MILLION IN REIMBURSEMENTS TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS
Governor Haley Barbour today announced qualifying public hospitals will receive over $88 million of reimbursement payments for uncompensated care costs |
