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Mississippi gas tax to rise for the first time since 1987
Mississippi lawmakers have approved a gas tax increase to generate millions for the Department of Transportation, marking the first increase since 1987.
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Many Southeast states have lower infrastructure grades than US
Only Georgia has a higher state-level infrastructure grade from the ASCE than the the C the U.S. received this week. More in ...
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Mississippi’s education miracle: A model for global literacy reform
In 2013, Mississippi implemented a multifaceted strategy for enhancing kindergarten to third grade literacy. The Literacy-Based Promotion Act focuses on early literacy and teacher development. It ...
Development, homelessness and race are spotlight issues in Biloxi mayor election
Andrew “FoFo” Gilich has been mayor of Biloxi for 10 years He faces three candidates in his quest for four more.
America's bridges at a crossroads: Aging infrastructure demands attention
The average bridge in America is about 47 years old, meaning it's a pivotal moment in the age and future of bridge ...
US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there’s a long way to go
A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade, up slightly from previous ...
When disaster strikes: 5 of America's most destructive infrastructure failures caught on camera
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge left the Baltimore community forever changed. What has America learned from past ...