Mississippi lawmakers weigh options for winter storm cleanup

State lawmakers explore funding solutions for ice storm cleanup costs

State lawmakers explore funding solutions for ice storm cleanup costs JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – State lawmakers held a joint hearing Wednesday on ice storm recovery, hearing testimony that cities are struggling with massive cleanup costs from January’s winter storm. Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill told legislators her city is prepared to borrow what’s needed, but they didn’t budget for this level of unexpected costs. “We’ve already gotten a bill for …

Mississippi lawmakers weigh options for winter storm cleanup

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thirty-four Mississippi counties are in need of federal assistance after January's winter storm, but the process could take a while. State lawmakers are considering legislation that could help counties and cities clean up their communities. House and Senate lawmakers held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss how to move forward with [...]

Winter storm update: Mississippi still waiting on fed declaration for individual assistance, lawmakers crafting plan to fund recovery

Mississippi is still waiting on a declaration from the federal government that would allow residents to apply for individual assistance for damage wrought by a winter storm last month, lawmakers said at a legislative briefing on Wednesday.