JACKSON — Mississippi is bidding for one of six sites nationwide to test unmanned aerial vehicles. A Mississippi Development Authority spokeswoman says the state submitted its proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. State officials say the FAA should choose Mississippi because it has three manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as a [...] [...]
JACKSON — The Obama administration has rejected Mississippi’s proposal to create a state-run health insurance exchange, according to state Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, dealing a blow to his bid to craft an exchange despite the opposition of Republican Gov. Phil Bryant. Chaney, during a news conference, said he was “sorely disappointed” that the application had [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 14,2013
Tags: board of supervisors, county government, health, health care, hospital, lease, medical, medicine, proposal, public health, supervisor
RIPLEY — Tippah County supervisors are moving ahead with obtaining proposals for the lease of the Tippah County Hospital. Officials tell the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal health care is changing and it is difficult for a rural hospital to survive without being part of a larger, better funded organization. Several months ago, supervisors hired an [...] [...]
JACKSON — Top Mississippi lawmakers are recommending most parts of education, from kindergarten through college, receive the same amount of state funding next year as this year. House and Senate leaders today released their proposed $5.5-billion budget for fiscal 2014, which begins July 1. It recommends spending slightly less state money, overall, than in the [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: November 15,2012
Tags: appropriation, budget, economy, financing, funding, goverment, governor, money, proposal, state
JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant is proposing that most state agencies take a 1.5 percent budget cut during fiscal 2014, which begins next July 1. Republican Bryant released his $5.8-billion spending plan yesterday at the Capitol. It’s 2.3 percent larger than the current year’s budget of nearly $5.7 billion. Legislative leaders release their own fiscal [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: September 20,2012
Tags: bus, city, contract, municipal government, municipality, proposal, public transity, tourism, tourist, transit, transportation, travel, visitor
COLUMBUS — City officials have approved a Lawrence, Ind.-based bus company’s proposal to bring in three buses for the start of a local public transportation service. The Commercial Dispatch reports more buses from Lawrence Transit System are expected to arrive in Columbus after contracts are signed. Dorothy Dowdell, director of Lawrence Transit’s local operations, says [...] [...]
GRENADA — Grenada County supervisors are soliciting proposals for a long-term lease of the publicly owned Grenada Lake Memorial Hospital. The board of supervisors made the decision this past week. Board president Chad Bridges says officials decided leasing the hospital was the best option for the county. Discussions about whether to sell or lease the [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: June 27,2012
Tags: board of supervisors, consultant, consulting, county government, health, health care, hospital, medical, medicine, proposal, sale, supervisor
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY — Supervisors are seeking proposals from consulting companies to evaluate Oktibbeha County Hospital, one of the steps required in a sale of the county-owned medical center. This week’s decision only authorizes advertisements to seek such proposals and does not approve the analysis itself. Such an analysis would look at the financial impact of [...] [...]
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