Sen. Bradford Blackmon

Maddy summarySB 2181 appropriates $40,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for repairs to its former City Hall building. The funds are specifically for making the building usable as a public meeting space for Pickens residents during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay the funds upon proper requisition, with no additional provisions or policy changes beyond this funding allocation. This is a straightforward fiscal appropriation bill affecting only the Town of Pickens and its citizens.

Maddy summarySB 2176 appropriates $250,000 from the Mississippi General Fund to the Town of Pickens for library renovations. The funds specifically cover costs associated with further improvements to the Pickens library located on Lexington Street, which was previously a Methodist church. This appropriation is allocated for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions from the town.

Maddy summarySB 2182 allocates $118,332.45 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Canton Municipal Police Department for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), specifically to cover costs for law enforcement equipment and training. The bill directly affects the Canton Municipal Police Department by providing dedicated funding for operational resources. It is a procedural budget measure with no new policy provisions, requiring payment via state warrants as standard for appropriations. The bill is currently in the Appropriations committee referral stage.

Maddy summarySB 2175 allocates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to its baseball field during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay this amount upon proper requisition by the town. It is a straightforward funding appropriation with no additional policy provisions or broader impacts.

Maddy summarySB 2184 appropriates $1.75 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Lexington for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly affect Lexington's downtown area, allocating $1 million for paving and improving streets like Church, College, and Vine Streets, and $750,000 for paving, resurfacing, and lighting the parking lot at the City Multipurpose Building. The bill provides concrete state funding to cover these defined local infrastructure costs without creating new state regulations or requirements. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional policy provisions beyond the specified project funding.

Maddy summarySB 2179 allocates $760,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds cover road and sewer repairs on Union Street ($300,000), water system upgrades including new pumps and a booster station ($300,000), city hall renovation ($60,000), and park improvements ($100,000). This appropriation directly supports Pickens' local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, as specified in the bill.

Maddy summarySB 2183 provides $185,000 in state funding from the General Fund to the Town of Goodman, Mississippi, to cover the cost of purchasing a building for a multipurpose complex. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2186 appropriates $1,250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs directly associated with the county's road and infrastructure projects. The appropriation is paid through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill's funding mechanism. This bill directly affects Holmes County by providing dedicated state funding for local infrastructure needs during the specified fiscal period.

Maddy summarySB 2178 appropriates $27,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Pickens for repairs to its walking trail during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs and matching requirements for the trail maintenance project. As a procedural appropriations bill, it directly affects only the Town of Pickens and requires no new policy changes or public input. The bill specifies payment via state warrants upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2177 appropriates $300,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for constructing a pump station on Shady Lane. The project aims to supply water to elevated areas of Pickens, directly benefiting residents in those neighborhoods. The funds cover construction costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with payments processed through the State Treasurer.