The mssupervisor’s Podcast

2021 Regular Legislative Session (Week 1 Update)

This week's episode marks the beginning of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. In addition, it will address Measures Introduced that Impacts County Government, The MAS 2021 Regional Legislative & Education Meetings, and changes within the Senate Leadership. 

Conversation with Attorney Spence Flatgard (Initiative 65 & 65A)

Please tune in and listen to an in-depth conversation with Attorney Spence Flatgard (Primary Author of Initiative 65) as he discusses Initiative 65 and Initiative 65A.

Conversation with Senator Angela Burks Hill (Initiative 65 & 65A)

Please tune in and listen to an in-depth conversation with the Mississippi State Senate County Affairs Chairlady Senator Angela Burks Hill as she discusses Initiative 65 and Initiative 65A.  

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess Week 6)

This Week's Episode Highlights the "Unofficial" end of the 2020 Regular Legislative Session, A Successful Effort to Delay the Implementation of the First Responders Health and Safety Act Until Adequate Funding is Available, Governor Reeves Signing the Local Systems Bridge (LSBP) "GAP" Funding Measure into Law, Counties Benefiting from COVID-19 Measures, and Counties Benefiting from this Year's Omnibus Bond Package. 

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess Week 5)

This week's Episode Highlights the Mississippi County and Municipality Emergency Relief Program, The Mississippi Back to Business Liability Assurance Act, a CALL-TO-ACTION regarding House Bill 982, and the status of House Bill 494 (Purchasing Bill). 

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess Week 4)

This Week's Episode Highlights the Local Systems Bridge "GAP" Funding Measure Heading to the Governor, House Bill 494 (Purchasing Measure) Heading to the Governor, and House Bill 982 (Revisit of the First Responders Health and Safety Act) current conference committee status.

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess Week 3)

This Week's Episode Highlights House Bill 982 Passing the Senate Chamber with an Amendment to Delay a Policy Mandate to Counties and Cities, The Senate Chamber Amending and Passing a House Concurrent Resolution to Continue with an Extended Legislative Session, The Negative Impact COVID-19 will have on the Homestead Exemption Reimbursement, and the Senate Chamber Passing a Gap Funding Measure for the Local Systems Bridge Program (LSBP). 

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess Week 2)

This Weeks Episode Highlights Important MAS Legislative Measures Passing Out of Opposite Chamber Committees to Meet a Crucial Deadline, House and Senate Chamber Passing Placeholder Measures in Anticipation of Federal COVID-19 Funding, and House and Senate Chamber Passing Omnibus Bond Legislation. 

2020 Regular Legislative Session (Post COVID-19 Leg. Recess)

This Weeks Episode Highlights the Mississippi Legislature Reconvening Post COVID-19 Recess, Challenges with the Mississippi State Budget Due to COVID-19, and Legislative Bills of High Importance to MAS. 

CMPDD Counties Regional Legislative Update

This legislative update is established to provide legislative information for those central region county supervisors who could not make the Central Planning and Development District Regional Conference Call at 10:30 am on 3-31-20.