Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority.…
State Auditor Shad White released a new audit Monday, raising concerns about how hundreds of millions of dollars meant to help the Mississippi Coast are being spent.…
In 2026, the Mississippi legislature will have about $65 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds for projects around South Mississippi. Counties, cities, and developers have…