The Extra Mile

Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about the need for recurring revenue for Mississippi highways, anti-litter efforts, current projects and future projects possible with more funding.Show Intro/Willie Simmons intro – 01:14Willie Simmons on being Chairman – 01:54Conversation plan of Conference - 03:04Talks

State Treasurer David McRae joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about his path to public service, promote the Unclaimed Property Program, provide his thoughts on PERS and much more.Show Intro/ State Treasurer David McRae intro – 01:14David McRae background/position – 01:42Highlights/Big projects as the Treasurer - 04:37Unclaimed Property/Other Programs �

State Senator Joel Carter joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into politics, updates from the Energy Committee, his favorite place to grab a bite to eat during the session and more.Show intro/State Senator Joel Carter – 01:15Joel Carter background/Journey to politics – 02:06The benefit of working in the food industry – 04:39Energy Commi

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to provide an update on efforts to find recurring revenue for Mississippi highways among other topics.Show Intro/Brad White Intro – 01:15Brad White speaking tour/goals – 01:50Plans/Conversations for revenue – 04:35Brad White on Legislative support – 07:40Removing Obstacles/Confidence – 0

MDOT Alternative Program Deliveries Division Director Jessica Dilley joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to explain the benefits of alternative delivery transportation projects.Show Intro/Jessica Dilley Intro – 01:13Jessica Dilley history/New Position in MDOT – 03:06Jessica Dilley on Design Build Projects – 04:10Design Build Project vs Alternative delivery –

Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk his first two months as Commissioner, the future of transportation funding in Mississippi and more.Show into/Charles Busby Intro – 01:15Charles Busby Update/Project plans – 02:06Legislature/Relationship with Steve Massengill – 04:05Recurring revenue/Research

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to discuss his recent op-ed in support of additional transportation funding, provide updates on The Dixie National Rodeo and more.Show Intro/Andy Gipson Introduction – 01:15Rodeo update/review – 02:02Mississippi AG and Outdoor Expo – 03:00Andy Gipson and MDOT Partnership on

State Representative Steve Massengill joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to introduce himself and talk about his new role as House Transportation Committee Chairman.Show intro/Steve Massengill intro – 01:15Steve Massengill position specifics – 03:14Steve Massengill districts – 04:14Differences as Chairman – 04:50Big projects/Focused efforts – 05:27Sustaina

State Senator Jenifer Branning joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to provide updates on transportation-specific legislative happenings and other priorities for the 2024 session.Show intro, introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning – 01:18Jenifer Branning recap of Legislative Session so far – 02:05Jenifer Branning addressing new senate members – 02:48The heari

MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Earl Glenn joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to introduce himself and break down the agency's response to January's winter weather.Show intro, introducing Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Earl Glenn – 01:15Earl Glenn background/experience – 02:07Earl Glenn taking over as Chief Engineer – 06:10DOT preparati