Wednesday, November 7, 2018

News Clippings November 7, 2018

State

Governor Phil Bryant reveals design for new outfalls for Harrison County beaches
WLOX

A new addition will soon make its way to beaches across Harrison County.
Tuesday, Governor Phil Bryant along with state and local officials held a press conference at the Bolton Building auditorium to unveil the architectural designs for the first phase of the beach stormwater outfalls.

GOVERNOR BRYANT REVEALS WATER OUTFALL DESIGNS FOR BEACHES
WXXV

Harrison County can expect new features to the beach as Governor Phil Bryant unveiled designs for beach storm water outfalls.

CAR COLLIDES WITH TANK TRUCK ON I-10 WESTBOUND IN HARRISON COUNTY
WXXV

A scary sight this afternoon when an 18 wheeler tank truck carrying highly flammable waste products collided with a car during heavy rain in Harrison County.
...The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Gulfport Fire Department hazardous materials response team responded to check for leaks.

Chevron awards Jackson County teachers for STEM projects
WLOX

Students showed off their problem-solving skills during a ceremony at Fab Lab in Jackson County.


Regional

Residents near 1 Arkansas lake warned of problems with dam; issue not uncommon in state
Arkansas Democrat Gazette

HENSLEY -- The Lake Sandy dam that provides homeowners with a beautiful lakeside view poses many safety problems, a letter from the state said.


National

Washington state voters reject carbon tax
The Hill

Voters in Washington state on Tuesday rejected a proposed carbon tax that would have been the first such levy in the nation.

Colorado rejects new oil drilling restrictions
The Hill

Colorado voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have imposed aggressive new restrictions on where oil and natural gas companies could drill and frack.

How Bill Gates Aims to Save $233 Billion by Reinventing the Toilet
Bloomberg

Bill Gates thinks toilets are a serious business, and he’s betting big that a reinvention of this most essential of conveniences can save a half million lives and deliver $200 billion-plus in savings.


Press Releases

Gov. Phil Bryant unveils architectural designs for beach storm water outfalls

BILOXI, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant unveiled the architectural designs today for the first phase of beach storm water outfalls to be placed in Harrison County.