• 1 SMART Act Signed
    Jackson, MS—Members of the Legislature, university representatives, and Secretary Hosemann watch as Governor Bryant signs the SMART Act, which incentivizes private industry to use Mississippi universities for research and development.
  • 1 Cat Island Purchase
    Cat Island, MS—Secretary Hosemann announced the purchase by the State of Mississippi of a significant portion of Cat Island, one of the barrier islands located off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cat Island is the only barrier island remaining with significant acreage remaining in private ownership.
  • 1 Northwest Rankin Students
    Brandon, MS—Secretary Hosemann recognizes STAR students in Northwest Rankin School District.
  • 1 Gulf Coast Research Lab Check
    Hattiesburg, MS—The Secretary of State presents a check for $432,307 to Southern Miss President Dr. Rodney Bennett for the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Lab. Including this payment, more than $2.8 million has been distributed to USM as part of a land settlement agreement.
  • 1 MHSP Anniversary
    Jackson, MS - Secretary Hosemann shares a laugh with Troopers Sylvester Houston and Shane Boyd at the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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    2012 - 2016 Blue Book
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