2019 MS Governor's race: on Energy & Oil


Bill Waller: Gas tax to sustainably fund roads & bridges

Mississippi's growing infrastructure problems were a recurring point during the debate with both candidates agreeing that something needs to be done.

"Mississippi's roads and bridges are in critical need of improvement," said Waller. "We can't stick our head in the sand and hope these problems will go away. We've got to address this issue in a long-term, sustainable way that protects taxpayers and generates adequate funds so we can take care of our crumbling roads and bridges."

Both candidates said that something along the lines of a gas tax would be something they would consider as a way to fight the road and bridge issues Mississippi is dealing with.

"We have got to get away from a personal income tax," said Foster. "The people that are driving through as tourists [should] pitch in to maintain the infrastructure that they are using."

Source: NewsMS.FM on 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial race Mar 26, 2019

Tate Reeves: Developing rural areas could provide viable energy resources

Q: Our readership is primarily rural. What opportunities do you see in the rural areas of Mississippi?

A: Mississippi is a rural state, and our rural areas will always be important to our future. I see real opportunities for growth through promoting tourist attractions, supporting our agriculture industry, developing energy resources and strengthening our workforce through partnerships with community colleges and universities.

Source: Today In Mississippi on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race Mar 11, 2018

Jim Hood: Consumer guide on solar power panels and tax breaks

Hood is helping Mississippians considering using solar power learn the costs & benefits of choosing the alternative power source. Hood released a consumer's guide to solar power Wednesday that explains both the tax breaks and true costs of installing solar panels, as well as how not to be scammed. Hood said Mississippians should consider the investment. "We encourage that--it's good for the environment, it's good for people to help re-generate electricity, and it's good for the economy," he said.
Source: Jackson Free Press on 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial race May 4, 2017

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Candidates and political leaders on Energy & Oil:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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