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Religious Objections

A federal judge has denied a request by Governor Phil Bryant to allow the religious accommodations act to take effect during the appeal process. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves the same judge who blocked the law hours before it would…

MS Leaders Speak at Neshoba County Fair

Mississippi leaders spoke at the Neshoba County Fair, discussing a wide variety of issues. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker called for Republican unity behind Donald Trump to defeat Hillary Clinton in the presidential election. Governor Phil Bryant took the stage to…

Governor Bryant on Nice Attack

Following the attacks on Nice, Governor Phil Bryant released a statement: “The cowardly act of terror perpetrated on those celebrating Bastille Day is the latest tragic reminder that the free world is under siege. I remain in close contact with…

Governor Phil Bryant Responds to HB 1523 Strike Down

In a statement released this morning, Governor Phil Bryant responds: “Like I said when I signed House Bill 1523, the law simply provides religious accommodations granted by many other states and federal law. I am disappointed Judge Reeves did not…

Governor Bryant Speaks on House Bill 1523

Governor Phil Bryant says the “secular, progressive world” vented anger at him for signing a bill that would let clerks cite religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Governor Bryant spoke in Washington as the…

State Budget Cuts

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant says he’s making another round of budget cuts and will take $10 million out of the state’s rainy day fund. This is the first round of cuts since fiscal year 2016 started last July. The reason…

Belinda Carlisle Message to Governor Bryant

Belinda Carlisle wrote on her Facebook page this afternoon: "Governor Bryant,   I am scheduled to perform in your great state this Saturday, however given the very recent anti-LGBTQ attacks that your administration has leveled against some of your own…

Religious Freedom Bill Signed Into law

Mississippi’s governor has signed the state’s Religious Freedom Bill into law. Governor Phil Bryant announced today via Twitter that he had signed House Bill 1523. He says he did so to “protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictism of”…

Governor Bryant’s Statement on Brussels

Governor Phil Bryant released this statement earlier this morning: “I ask all Mississippians to join Deborah and me in praying for Belgium. We must be ever vigilant here in our own country and state to protect our people. Remember, if…

Mississippi Emergency Response Plan

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today as he addressed emergency response plans for any needs for rescues or evacuations from flooding in South Mississippi.…

Governor Phil Bryant Addresses Emergency Response Plans

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today. Governor Bryant addressed emergency response plans for this slow-moving, developing storm system that’s already proven deadly and caused…

State Flags Flown at Half-Staff

The flags over the U.S Capitol are flying at half-staff to honor the late Nancy Reagan. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has ordered all state flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the former first lady as well. Mrs. Reagan died…

Governor Bryant Encouraged by Texas Immigration Order

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has granted Texas’ petition for preliminary injunction against President Barack Obama’s executive action to grant deferred action status to certain illegal immigrants.