Sen. Mike Thompson

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Dr. Linda Nix for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights her nine years of service as a science instructor and acknowledges her background in biology education and prior teaching experience. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead to honor her contributions to education and the college community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being named "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor over the past four years, based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators regarding his teaching excellence and community contributions. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended to be presented to Dr. Posadas and shared with the college administration and press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus, for being selected as "Instructor of the Year." The resolution acknowledges his ten years of service to the college, his educational background, and the award's selection criteria based on teaching excellence, college service, community service, and professional development. It directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual's achievement rather than establishing new policy or changing laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Patrick Wilcher, a mathematics instructor and department chair at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston Campus, for receiving the "Instructor of the Year" award. The resolution formally recognizes his distinguished service and teaching excellence, which was selected through nominations from students, faculty, and administrators based on his performance in teaching, college service, community service, and professional development. The document directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Wilcher, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summarySB 3076 appropriates $367,353,926 for Mississippi's Office of State Aid Road Construction within the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $5,351,418 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 54 authorized staff positions, with strict rules preventing transfers to other budget categories or using funds for promotions/salary increases for current employees. The bill also authorizes up to $500,000 in reimbursements from the Mississippi Development Authority for engineering services provided to local governments. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on budget allocation for road construction office operations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates the Saint Stanislaus Rock-a-Chaws boys basketball team and head coach Daniel Grieves for winning the 2026 Class 3A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's victory over Quitman High School in the championship game and highlights the team's historic achievement as the first Class 3A state title since 2011. It also acknowledges the individual contributions of key players and lists the full roster and coaching staff for the record. The resolution will be presented to the team's leadership and made available to the press as an official record of the state's recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates the St. Patrick High School Lady Irish Girls Soccer Team and standout player Meredith Tindell for winning their fourth consecutive state championship in 2026. The resolution formally recognizes the team's undefeated playoff performance and their overall season record of 18-4-4, highlighting key players and coaching staff who contributed to the achievement. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, coaches, and school administration while also making it available to the Capitol Press Corps for public record.

Maddy summarySB 2865 creates an income tax credit for Mississippi casinos that invest at least $2 million in non-gaming projects (like hotels, restaurants, or RV parks) at existing properties. The credit equals 50% of the increased gaming taxes generated by the new facilities, calculated as the difference between post-project tax payments and the three-year average before the project started. Casinos can use the credit against annual income tax liability, but the total credit per project cannot exceed the project cost, and unused credits can carry forward for up to five years. The Mississippi Gaming Commission must approve qualifying projects, and no new credits can be claimed after December 31, 2030.