Registration is now open for the 2018 Mississippi Transportation Institute Conference – “Defining Mississippi’s Transportation Network and Opportunities” – October 29-30, 2018 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi. Please see the attached tentative agenda which provides opportunities for you to attend informational sessions on transportation needs and trends, networking, and allows professionals to obtain ethics credits.
A Very Special Session
By Derrick Surrette, Executive Director
Hard work, persistence and a united voice wins the day! I am writing this article on August 29, 2018, the day Governor Phil Bryant signed the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act (MIMA) into law at the state Capitol, as the special session came to a close. This day will go down as a special day for the future of county government in our state.
Special Legislative Session Update
State Legislature Passes Historic Innovative Infrastructure Package for Local Government
By Steve Gray, MAS Director of Governmental Affairs
The White House County Day for Mississippi is Tuesday, September 18. To help prepare, NACo is offering a briefing the night before on Monday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. Attached is the invitation for the briefing . Please note that Mississippi County day is also in conjunction with Texas.
SAVE THE DATE
WEBINAR: FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS
Wednesday, August 23, 2018 | 11 am – 12 pm CST
Mississippi Development Authority | Energy & Natural Resources Division
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to the
Mississippi Local Leaders White House Conference
It is with much sadness I share the news of the passing of former Supervisor Willie F. Brown of Humphreys County District 3. Mr. Brown expired on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Mr. Brown served as Supervisor from January 4, 1988 to December 31, 2015 (27 years). He also served on the MAS Nominating Committee for many years.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 27, 2018 at 11AM.
Homegoing Celebration will be at:
New Life Saint Paul Church of God In Christ
15275 US Hwy 49
BELZONI, MS 39038
To print a copy of the FEMA Risk Map & Flood Mapping Quarterly update open the following PDF link: QUARTERLY UPDATE
BUILD GRANT REQUEST
Please read the message below. The MAS office received these email, today, Friday June 29th at 5 p.m. The deadline to apply for build grant is quickly approahing.
To submit a project please contact Jeff Ely at jely@mdot.ms.gov
The email below was sent from Melinda McGrath, MDOT Executive Director:
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 made available $1.5 billion for National Infrastructure Investments, otherwise known as BUILD Transportation Discretionary grants, through September 30, 2020. For this round of BUILD Transportation grants, the maximum grant award is $25 million, and no more than $150 million can be awarded to a single State, as specified in the FY 2018 Appropriations Act. At least 30 percent of funds must be awarded to projects located in rural areas.