State Auditor Shad White's recent behavior has drawn attention, with a heated budget hearing clash and social media posts reminiscent of Donald Trump's style. White is facing criticism for his aggressive approach and potential 2027 gubernatorial ambitions, raising questions about his strategy and ability to unite the Mississippi Republican establishment.
What would normally have been a dull, boring budget subcommittee hearing in the Senate last week turned into a political donnybrook, and more 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial race posturing.
White, as he eyes the governor’s office, has obviously drafted a strategy to channel the spirit of the late Gov. Kirk Fordice, a gruff, quick-to-anger, non-politician type, and to imitate President Donald Trump. White in his social media posts makes non-subtle comparisons between himself and Trump, even recently claiming those who question his boorish behavior or comments as having “Shad Derangement Syndrome.” He vows to drain the Mississippi political swamp .
Sen. John Horhn and Rep. Chris Bell, both of Jackson, each have a bill pending to try to clear the way for a casino development in the capital city. But such efforts last year fizzled quickly in the Legislature after backlash from existing casinos, some lawmakers and the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association.
“The only person who has talked with me about this is former Gov. Haley Barbour,” Blount said. “I don’t know if the proponents have talked with leaders of the city, and this effort needs to involve the city leadership. Mississippi’s casino laws, regulations and policies have received praise nationwide since the state legalized casino gambling in the early 1990s for providing such a level playing field and free-market system. The Magnolia State’s evenhanded regulations have also been credited with keeping organized crime and political corruption out of the state’s gambling market.
Similar to state and federal waterfowl stamps for duck hunting, the bill would require hunters to purchase a stamp for $10 for residents and $100 for out-of-state hunters, in addition to purchasing a hunting license. The bill would have the governor appoint a state inspector general, with advice and consent from the state Senate. Several other states have such an inspector general’s office, and it has been proposed in Mississippi before. The late former Gov. Kirk Fordice attempted to create an OIG, but the Legislature did not ratify his effort.Rep.
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