Apr 28, 2016: MBJ: State’s failure to refill prepaid college fund, tapping of abandoned property fund worry Treasurer
At the same time, they authorized $577 million in tax relief to businesses and individuals spread over several years beginning in 2018. Those cuts followed $350 million in tax reductions over the last four years. State Economist Darin Webb has told legislators the earlier cuts are contributing to the current revenue shortfalls.
At the same time, they authorized $577 million in tax relief to businesses and individuals spread over several years beginning in 2018. Those cuts followed $350 million in tax reductions over the last four years. State Economist Darin Webb has told legislators the earlier cuts are contributing to the current revenue shortfalls.
Feb 24, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi continues ‘sluggish’ growth, economist says
Darrin Webb tells lawmakers Wednesday that he expects data will show Mississippi’s economy grew about 1 percent in 2015, following two years of contraction.
Darrin Webb tells lawmakers Wednesday that he expects data will show Mississippi’s economy grew about 1 percent in 2015, following two years of contraction.
Dec 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Delta, Jackson Projects Receive Funding Despite Sluggish State Economy
State economist Darrin Webb said Mississippi's economy is growing around .8 percent and that the state's growth rate is not great compared to other states—the national average for growth was 2.4 percent.
State economist Darrin Webb said Mississippi's economy is growing around .8 percent and that the state's growth rate is not great compared to other states—the national average for growth was 2.4 percent.
Oct 16, 2015: MBJ: MARTY WISEMAN — Initiative 42: The siren in the night
Several months ago in an interview by the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, State Economist Darren Webb was asked to identify what in his opinion was the biggest problem facing Mississippi’s sluggish economy. His answer was simple – the current state of human capital. For purposes of this discussion we can define “human capital” as the value of a person when he/she steps up to the pay window on Friday.
Several months ago in an interview by the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, State Economist Darren Webb was asked to identify what in his opinion was the biggest problem facing Mississippi’s sluggish economy. His answer was simple – the current state of human capital. For purposes of this discussion we can define “human capital” as the value of a person when he/she steps up to the pay window on Friday.
Apr 3, 2015: MBJ: MARTY WISEMAN: Human Capital — Merely Buying Time
The fact that the 2015 legislative session is drawing to a close with the status quo having been maintained may be viewed as a victory of sorts – but alas all indications are that it may be only a temporary reprieve. Just prior to the beginning of the current legislative session Senior State Economist Dr. Darrin Webb was interviewed by the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal of Tupelo.
The fact that the 2015 legislative session is drawing to a close with the status quo having been maintained may be viewed as a victory of sorts – but alas all indications are that it may be only a temporary reprieve. Just prior to the beginning of the current legislative session Senior State Economist Dr. Darrin Webb was interviewed by the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal of Tupelo.
Mar 26, 2015: MPB: REVISED BUDGET ESTIMATE MEANS MORE MONEY FOR STATE PROGRAMS
State Economist Darrin Webb presented the revised estimate to lawmakers. He says the increased revenue projection is due to a growing economy. "The economy has generally performed as we anticipated," says Webb. "Employment did slow slightly more than expected in the closing months of 2014, but we believe growth will improve going forward. So our outlook for growth in the state's economy remains largely intact."
State Economist Darrin Webb presented the revised estimate to lawmakers. He says the increased revenue projection is due to a growing economy. "The economy has generally performed as we anticipated," says Webb. "Employment did slow slightly more than expected in the closing months of 2014, but we believe growth will improve going forward. So our outlook for growth in the state's economy remains largely intact."
Jan 15, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi economy 'better than it has been in a long time,' but lags behind national recovery
"Everything's not just perfect. But it is, I would say, better than it has been in a long time," state economist Darrin Webb told legislators during a briefing at the Capitol.
"Everything's not just perfect. But it is, I would say, better than it has been in a long time," state economist Darrin Webb told legislators during a briefing at the Capitol.
Sept 19, 2013: Gulf Live: State economist Darrin Webb tells lawmakers Mississippi seeing modest growth (updated)
State economist Darrin Webb told the Joint Legislative Budget Committee that Mississippi had 1.9 percent growth in its gross domestic product in the first half of 2013 and he expects the rate to be 1.8 percent by year's end. He said the national economy is growing 1.6 percent.
State economist Darrin Webb told the Joint Legislative Budget Committee that Mississippi had 1.9 percent growth in its gross domestic product in the first half of 2013 and he expects the rate to be 1.8 percent by year's end. He said the national economy is growing 1.6 percent.