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Oktibbeha County ranks 80th highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $8,640 in 2022

In 2022, Oktibbeha County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Mississippi, with transfers making up 22.1% of total income.

By GTR Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Clay County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.2% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $1,983 per capita to residents.

By GTR Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program launched to aid farmers in 2024

By GTR Times | Mar 19, 2025

A new program, the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), has been announced by Congressman Trent Kelly as part of the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act.

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Lowndes County residents received $12,182 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 61st in Mississippi

By GTR Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lowndes County received an average of $12,182 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in Mississippi.

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Oktibbeha County: Income Maintenance made up 2.6% of total income in 2022

By GTR Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Oktibbeha County, providing an average of $1,018 per capita to residents.

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Clay County ranks 26th highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $14,565 in 2022

By GTR Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clay County received an average of $14,565 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Mississippi.

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Kelly supports resolution against EPA rule impacting jobs

By GTR Times | Mar 7, 2025

Congressman Trent Kelly of Mississippi has expressed his opposition to a new regulation from the Biden administration.

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Lowndes County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By GTR Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Lowndes County, providing an average of $1,525 per capita to residents.

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Subcommittee leaders urge prompt action on Australia's $500M submarine investment

By GTR Times | Feb 11, 2025

Chairman Trent Kelly and Ranking Member Joe Courtney of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee have called for swift action regarding Australia's recent $500 million investment in the U.S. submarine industrial base.

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EDA awards $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Oktibbeha County in 2023

By GTR Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

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Trent Kelly reappointed chairman of key House Armed Services subcommittee

By GTR Times | Jan 17, 2025

Congressman Trent Kelly from Mississippi's 1st district has been reappointed as Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee.

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Trent Kelly named vice chairman of Stennis Center board

By GTR Times | Jan 16, 2025

Congressman Trent Kelly has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Stennis Center for Public Service.

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Trent Kelly appointed vice chairman of House Intelligence Committee

By GTR Times | Jan 16, 2025

Congressman Trent Kelly of Mississippi's 1st District has been named Vice Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress.

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Farm economic assistance framework becomes law under American Relief Act

By GTR Times | Dec 21, 2024

Congressman Trent Kelly announced the signing of direct farm economic assistance into law, following the model of the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act).

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Ethics committee extends review of Representative Cory Mills' case

By GTR Times | Dec 16, 2024

The Committee on Ethics has decided to extend its review of the matter concerning Representative Cory Mills.

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Mississippi student wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge with agricultural app

By GTR Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Representative Trent Kelly has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.

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Ethics Committee continues discussions on Representative Matt Gaetz

By GTR Times | Dec 5, 2024

The Committee on Ethics has issued a statement regarding Representative Matt Gaetz.

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Ethics committee extends review of Rep. Andy Ogles

By GTR Times | Nov 18, 2024

The Committee on Ethics has decided to extend the matter concerning Representative Andy Ogles.

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Ethics Committee releases report on Representative Victoria Spartz

By GTR Times | Nov 12, 2024

On November 12, 2024, the Committee on Ethics issued a report concerning allegations involving Representative Victoria Spartz.

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FARM Act introduced by Congressman Kelly to aid struggling American farmers

By GTR Times | Oct 25, 2024

Congressman Trent Kelly from Mississippi has introduced the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024, known as the FARM Act.