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BILL TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE CLEARS SENATE
2.08.10 – The Mississippi Senate approved a bill today that provides the necessary tools for law enforcement to fight crimes against children. click here to view the entire statement.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSOLIDATION LEGISLATION PASSES THE SENATE
2.08.10 - The Mississippi Senate passed yet another piece of legislation aimed at more efficiency in state government. click here to view the entire statement.
LT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT COMMENTS ON SENATE REDUCING ITS OWN BUDGET
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant said, “I agree with Governor Barbour that the legislature should not exempt itself from budget cuts while other state agencies and departments have to make these same tough decisions. click here to view the entire statement.
NEW BILL THAT CALLS FOR MORE PERFORMANCE BASED BUDGETING PASSES THE SENATE
2.04.10 – Mississippi's push to adopt a more efficient budgeting system cleared its first hurdle Thursday, passing the Senate with only 1 dissenting vote. click here to view the entire article.
SAFETY BILLS CLEAR THE SENATE WEDNESDAY
2.03.10 – The state Senate passed 58 bills on Wednesday, many of them aimed at strengthening protection for Mississippians.click here to view the entire article.
LEGISLATION PLACING FORTY TROOPERS BACK ON THE ROAD DIES IN COMMITTEE
2.03.10 – Lt. Governor Phil Bryant said he's disappointed a bill to increase the number of Highway Patrol officers protecting the public on our highway died on the calendar. click here to view the entire release.
METH LEGISLATION OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES THE SENATE
2.02.10 – Legislation aimed at curbing the use and production of meth passed the Mississippi Senate today in a 45-4 vote. Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, a key supporter of the legislation, believes it will result in a downward trend of meth use and production in our state. click here to view the entire release.
SENATE REPORT: CONSOLIDATION NEEDED IN INFORMATION SERVICES
-Lt. Gov. Bryant: ‘In these challenging budget times, we must enhance effectiveness’
1.19.09 – Today an Appropriations Subcommittee recommended reorganizing the state’s information technology system and possibly outsourcing services. click here for more information.
LT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT PUSHES FORWARD WITH GIVING THE GOVERNOR MORE BUDGET AUTHORITY
1.13.10 – With a $400 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year and revenue numbers continuing to decline, Lt. Governor Phil Bryant endorsed expanding, with legislative oversight, the Governor’s authority to cut state agencies budgets more than 5 percent. click here for more information.
NEW LEGISLATION AIMS TO TIGHTEN SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
1.11.10 – Passing a flashing stopped school bus could come with additional penalties if a proposed bill is passed. click here for more information.
JOB CREATION DOMINATES FIRST DAY OF THE 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
1.5.10 – Helping small businesses and creating jobs in these tough economic times marked the beginning of the 2010 legislative session in the Mississippi Senate. click here for more information.
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ADOPT BALANCED BUDGET FOR 2011 REDUCING AGENCY SPENDING REQUEST BY $830 MILLION
Recommend creating an innovative Tax Amnesty Program, projected to collect $35 million
12.15.09 – Recommendations by budget officials call for a smaller – but more realistic – budget for fiscal 2011. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee cut agency spending requests by $830 million and recommended a state support budget that is $310 million smaller than this year’s budget. click here for more information.
COMMISSION FOR A NEW MISSISSIPPI REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
Visit the Commission for a New Mississippi web site by clicking here.
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS DRAFTING NEW BILL THAT CALLS FOR MORE PERFORMANCE BASED BUDGETING
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant: ‘Government should be mission driven and goal oriented’
11.30.09 - Legislation is now on the drawing board to institute a state wide strategic planning and more performance-based budgeting among other cost-efficient measures planned for state government. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT HONORS VETERANS
Guest Perspective
11.10.09 - As a child I remember a framed photo my Grandmother had of my Dad shortly after he joined the United States Navy in 1943. click here to read the entire perspective.
JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE ADOPTS NEW REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FY 2010 AND FY 2011
Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant continues to push for fiscally conservative approach urging agencies to tighten belts
11.5.09 - After agencies requested more than $1.4 billion in increased spending during the annual budget hearings, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee adopted revenue estimates for the current FY 2010 and for FY 2011 in today’s meeting. click here for more information.
LIVING LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES IS AN INITIATIVE PROMOTED BY LT. GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT AND OTHER STATE LEADERS
Bryant urges Mississippi families to monitor lifestyle and engage in healthy habits
10.27.09 - With a vision to help create a healthier future for Mississippians, Lt Governor Phil Bryant along with other state leaders launched a new program today that challenges people to improve cardiovascular health. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT HELPS ANNOUNCE JOB CREATION AND EXPANSION IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
10.23.09 - Business is booming in Iuka, and Lt. Governor Phil Bryant traveled there today to see some exciting new projects. Bryant visited northeast Mississippi to witness expansion of a local steel manufacturer and a ribbon-cutting of a new start-up furniture company. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT PROPOSES SHORTENING THE 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
10.21.09 - click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT SUPPORTS KEMPER COUNTY CLEAN COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT
10.9.09 - click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT GUEST COLUMN
A time for Reform
10-4-09 -
Serving as State Auditor for 11 years teaches you a few things.click here to read the entire column.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT COMMENTS ON DECLINING SEPTEMBER TAX COLLECTIONS
10.1.09 - click here for more information.
$1.4 BILLION SPENDING INCREASE REQUESTED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET HEARINGS FRIDAY
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant stresses need to face fiscal reality
7.25.09 - State agencies asked for $1.4 billion in increased spending for fiscal 2011 during this week's budget hearings chaired by Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. click here for more information.
MISSISSIPPI’S FIRST SALES TAX HOLIDAY BEGINS FRIDAY
7.28.09 - Beginning this Friday, Mississippians can benefit from legislation that provides a sales tax exemption for most items of clothing and footwear priced less than $100.00 per article. This legislation that aimed at spurring Mississippi’s economy in these tough economic times passed the 2009 legislature with bipartisan support.
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENTS ON THE SPECIAL SESSION
7.10.09 - In a unanimous and bipartisan move, the Mississippi Senate today approved HB 1, which gives funding authority for the Public Service Commission, and HB 2 that provides funding authority for the Public Utilities Staff. click here for more information.
BRYANT: HARD WORK ON BUDGET PAYS OFF
Lt. Governor says he’s ready for special session
6.28.09 – After weeks of intense negotiations between Senate and House budget negotiators, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant joined with Gov. Haley Barbour Saturday to announce a special session for the purpose of funding general services. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENTS ON THE SPECIAL SESSION
7.10.09 - In a unanimous and bipartisan move, the Mississippi Senate today approved HB 1, which gives funding authority for the Public Service Commission, and HB 2 that provides funding authority for the Public Utilities Staff. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENTS ON CAR TAG RELIEF
6.9.09 – Lt. Govenror Bryant stated, "I fought hard to provide car tag relief to Mississippi families during these tough economic times, and I stand by that commitment..." click here to read entire comment.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENTS ON THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2009 REGULAR SESSION
6.9.09 - The Mississippi Senate adjourned Sine Die, ending the 2009 Regular Session. After days of deliberation between Senate and House Conferees, Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant again stressed the importance of true conservative fiscal responsibility in these challenging economic times. click here to read the enitre statement.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENTS ON A FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE BUDGET
5.29.09 – Stressing differences of principle on spending and the importance of the Rainy Day Fund to last us for four years, Lt. Governor Phil Bryant today hopes the Legislature will not spend money we do not have but instead will apply a fair and balanced approach to budgeting in these challenging times. click here to read the entire statement.
NEW BILLS PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE EDUCATION AND TARGET TAX CUTS
4.2.09 – Measures aimed at bettering our communities, strengthening education and lowering taxes marked the 2009 legislative session for the Mississippi Senate. click here to read the entire article.
NEW BILL CREATES SALES TAX HOLIDAY IN MISSISSIPPI
3.20.09 – Legislation that passed overwhelmingly in the Mississippi State Senate today allows consumers to purchase, exempt from taxation, articles of clothing and shoes during the last weekend in July. click here to read the entire article.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT URGES SUPPORT FOR WIND POOL LEGISLATION
2.19.09 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was joined by Senate Pro-Tem Billy Hewes in supporting the continued rebuilding efforts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. click here to read the entire article.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT'S GUEST COLUMN IN CLARION LEDGER PROMOTING CHARTER SCHOOLS
2.14.09 - Mississippi’s education faces an uncertain future: state government has had to take over multiple school districts, dropout ranks among the worst in the nation and test scores are no better. click here to read the entire article.
NEW BILL CREATES ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
2.12.09 - A bill that aims to create more transparency and additional accountability in public education passed the Mississippi Senate Tuesday with overwhelming bipartisan support. click here for more information.
2.12.09 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was joined today at the Mississippi State Capitol by Mississippi’s own country music legend Marty Stuart. click here for more information.
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION AIMED AT PROTECTING GUN OWNERS AND HARD WORKING MISSISSIPPIANS
2.6.09 - Lawmakers had an intense week as they pushed through a number of common sense items.click here for more information.
SENATE PASSES COMPREHENSIVE VOTER ID REFORM
2.4.09 – After passing the Mississippi State Senate 32/17, Senate Bill 2548 will soon be in the hands of the House of Representatives clearing the way for a comprehensive voter ID reform. click here for more information.
CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 2009 PASSES THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE
1.27.09 -– Passing the Mississippi Senate in an overwhelming majority, Senate Bill 2472 known as the 2009 Child Protection Act, provides the necessary tools for law enforcement to fight crimes against children. click here for more information.
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING CHARTER SCHOOLS
1.26.09 -- Passing the Mississippi State Senate today, and one of Lt. Governor Phil Bryant’s Common Sense Agenda items was Senate Bill 2664, which re-enacted and greatly improved Mississippi’s Charter School Law. click here for more information.
1.25.09 e-Video Update #15
Lt. Governor Bryant comes to you from the Mississippi State Capitol inside the Lt. Governor's Office.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT PUSHES FOR MORE OPENNESS IN GOVERNMENT
1.23.09 – In his continued quest for more open and accountable government, Lt. Governor Phil Bryant was pleased with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 522. click here for more information.
SENATE PASSES INCREASE IN HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
1.09.09 - Seniors and the disabled, many of whom have limited or fixed income, will benefit from legislation that passed the State Senate today. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CREATES SENATE DRUG POLICY COMMITTEE
1.7.09 – Focusing on prevention, enforcement, and treatment, the Senate unanimously approved the formation of a Senate Drug Policy Committee. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT ANNOUNCES 2009 COMMON SENSE AGENDA
12.31.08 - Today Lt. Governor Phil Bryant announced his 2009 Common Sense Legislative Agenda. This agenda outlines many of the priorities that he plans to pursue in the general legislative session. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT ANNOUNCED INTENTION TO SEEK INCREASE IN HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
12.19.08 - Lt. Governor Phil Bryant announced today his intention to request legislation be drafted to increase the Homestead exemption for persons over 65 or totally disabled, from the current $75,000 level to $100,000. click here for more information.
12.15.08 e-Video Update 13
Lt. Governor Bryant comes to from the Mississippi State Capitol.
LT. GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT COMMENTS ON BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
11.12.08 - Lt. Governor Bryant stated, “The Governor’s FY ’09 budget adjustment represents a fiscally conservative approach to a downturn in our State’s economy. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S ENERGY SUMMIT VIDEO
11.11.08 - click to watch part 1, part 2, or part 3
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT HONORS VETERANS DAY
11.11.08 - The spirit of Veterans Day should be one of thanks and praise to America’s service men and women – especially those who gave their lives protecting our country’s freedom and to those who were injured or left scarred from battles they waged in defense of our American way of life. click here for more information.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT NAMES MARK HENRY CHIEF OF STAFF
11.10.08 – Lt. Governor Phil Bryant announced today that Mark Henry will become the new chief of staff to the Lt. Governor effective Monday, November 10th. Henry follows Joe Nosef who is returning to private law practice, after serving under Lt. Governor Bryant since his inauguration.
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10.28.08 e-Video Update # 12
Lt. Governor Bryant comes to you from the Eagle Ridge Conference Center on the Campus of Hinds Community College.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT HOSTS ENERGY SUMMIT
Jackson, MS – Mississippi’s diversity in energy production is one of the many topics up for discussion during Lt. Governor Phil Bryant’s Energy Summit. The summit is slated to be held Wednesday, October 22nd beginning at 8:30 AM, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Hinds Community College, in Raymond. click here for more information.
10.20.08 e-Video Update # 11
Lt. Governor Bryant comes to you from the Industried for the Blind in Jackson, MS.
9.9.08 e-Video Update # 10
Lt. Governor Bryant comes to you from Hope Village in Meridian.
8.28.08 e-Video Update # 9
Phil Bryant speaking from the Saks Fifth Avenue Information Center in West Jackson.
8.15.08 - e-Video Update # 8
Phil Bryant joins you from the Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi.
7.31.08 - e-Video Update # 7
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant comes to you from the 119th annual Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi
6.19.08 - e-Video Update # 6
Phil Bryant speaks to you from inside the Lieutenant Governor's office for a special session re-cap.
SENATE PASSES SIX CRUCIAL PIECES OF LEGISLATION DURING SPECIAL SESSION
5.22.08 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was pleased by the Senate’s quick passage of six crucial pieces of legislation. This comes during the Governor’s call of a special session that began Wednesday. click here for more information.
STATEMENT FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT REGARDING THE GOVERNOR'S CALL OF A SPECIAL SESSION
5.16.08 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant stated, “We have some important issues to address in the special session and we will continue to work with the Speaker and the Governor’s Office to get our job done quickly and effectively.” click here for more information.
5.1.08 - e-Video Update # 5
Phil Bryant joins you outside the Mississippi State Capitol Building with his first post-session re-cap.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT CALLS MEETING OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE
4.7.08 - As the final weeks of the 2008 Legislative Session comes to an end, Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant called together the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for the purpose of reassessing the State of Mississippi’s economy as it relates to the FY 2009 State Budget. click here for more information.
STATEMENT FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT REGARDING THE GOVERNOR'S SIGNING OF SENATE BILL 2988
3.18.08 - click here for more information.
eNewsletter #2 3.11.08
eVideo Update
Senate Weekly Report
Recent Press Releases
News Stories
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT COMMENDS HOUSE FOR PASSING COMPREHENSIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM
3.5.08 - In a sweeping 111/8 vote today, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed the most comprehensive form of Illegal Immigration legislation in Mississippi’s history. click here for more.
SENATE PASSES INCIDENT REPORTING LEGISLATION
2.28.08 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was pleased with the passage of Senate Bill 2728 today with only one dissenting vote. The bill clarifies law enforcement exemptions under the State public records act. click here for more.
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION AIMED AT PROMOTING HOUSING
2.27.08 - Legislation aimed at helping the Gulf Coast housing market further recover cleared the Mississippi State Senate under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant. click here for more.
SENATE PASSES 50 PIECES OF LEGISLATION
2.20.08 - In an aggressive move today, the Mississippi State Senate under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant took up over 50 pieces of legislation. A move that places the Senate in good standing for an approaching deadline on original floor action. click here for more.
2.14.08 - Phil Bryant addressing you from the Lt. Governors Office in the Capitol
SENATE PASSES SWEEPING CHANGES TO STATE ETHICS LAWS
2.14.08 - In a unanimous and bipartisan effort, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation making sweeping changes to the States ethics laws. click here for more.
SENATOR SID ALBRITTON ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND EXPENDITURE REVIEW (PEER)
2.13.08 - Senator Sid Albritton of Picayune was elected unanimously as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER). click here for more.
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES THREE MEMBER COMMISSION AT IMPROVING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE
2.7.08 - The Senate Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee on Thursday passed legislation to create a three-member commission to oversee a review of state government’s performance using teams of state employees. click here for more.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO PEER
2.4.08 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant announced today from the Senate chamber his appointments to the Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER). click here for more.
SENATE PASSES FIRST BILL WITH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRYANT
PRESIDING - MEASURE AIMS TO BRING ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE
STATES HIRING OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL
1.25.08 - The taxpayers of Mississippi may soon be able to know how much state money is being paid to private law firms click here for more.
eNewsletter #1 1.22.08
LTGovBryant.com Goes Live
eVideo Update
Phil Bryant's Two Week Review
Bryant's Accountability Agenda
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eVideo Update #2 1.22.08
Mississippi Tourism Association Luncheon click here for more.
eVideo Update #1 1.14.08
2008 Legislative Session click here for more.
LT. GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL WEBSITE 1.13.08
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant launched his new official website, www.LTGovBryant.com.
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PHIL BRYANT TO BRING MISSISSIPPIANS LIVE ACCESS TO THE STATE SENATE 1.7.08
Lieutenant Governor-elect Bryant announced today the initiative of live webcasting the proceedings of the click here for more.