Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi HR34: WTVA-Channel 9 Meterology Team; acknowledge critical service of and express continued support to maintain local operations.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2025
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CRITICAL SERVICE OF THE WTVA-CHANNEL 9 METEOROLOGY TEAM, ENCOURAGING CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE STATION, AND URGING THE CONTINUED COMMITMENT OF ALLEN MEDIA BROADCASTING TO PROVIDE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI WITH LOCAL WEATHER COVERAGE BY ITS DEDICATED METEOROLOGISTS.
What the bill says
A resolution acknowledging the critical service of the wtva-channel 9 meteorology team, encouraging continued support of the station, and urging the continued commitment of allen media broadcasting to provide northeast mississippi with local weather coverage by its dedicated meteorologists.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CRITICAL SERVICE OF THE WTVA-CHANNEL 9 METEOROLOGY TEAM, ENCOURAGING CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE STATION, AND URGING THE CONTINUED COMMITMENT OF ALLEN MEDIA BROADCASTING TO PROVIDE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI WITH LOCAL WEATHER COVERAGE BY ITS DEDICATED METEOROLOGISTS. WHEREAS, since its founding in 1957 by Frank K. Spain, WTVA-Channel 9 has been a beacon of journalistic excellence, pioneering local television broadcasting in Northeast Mississippi, with a commitment to delivering timely and accurate weather forecasts to the residents of the region; and WHEREAS, WTVA has a long-standing reputation for providing life-saving weather coverage, demonstrated most recently in March 2023, when the timely and accurate reporting of the WTVA Severe Weather Authority helped protect lives during the devastating tornado that tore through the town of Amory and Monroe County; and WHEREAS, the station's meteorology team, led by Chief Meteorologist Matt Laubhan, has earned national recognition for its expertise and commitment to keeping the people of Northeast Mississippi informed and safe, with meteorologists John Dolusic, Chelsea Simmons and Gabe Mahner further contributing their experience and dedication to delivering critical weather updates; and WHEREAS, WTVA has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and nominations, for its excellence in weather broadcasting, further solidifying its status as a trusted source for severe weather warnings, forecasts and community updates; and WHEREAS, the community …
Sponsors
- Thompson, Rickey (D, 16) · primary sponsor
- Turner, Jerry R. (R, 18)
- Aguirre, Shane (R, 17)
- Creekmore, Samuel (R, 14)
- Karl Gibbs (D, 36)
- Jon Lancaster (R, 22)
- Waldo, Beth Luther (R, 15)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: WTVA-Channel 9 Meterology Team
Common questions
- What is HR34?
- HR34 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): WTVA-Channel 9 Meterology Team; acknowledge critical service of and express continued support to maintain local operations.
- What does HR34 do?
- In its own words: A resolution acknowledging the critical service of the wtva-channel 9 meteorology team, encouraging continued support of the station, and urging the continued commitment of allen media broadcasting to provide northeast mississippi with local weather coverage by its dedicated meteorologists.
- What is the status of HR34?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (February 18, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR34?
- Thompson, Rickey (D, 16), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR34?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HR/HR0034.xml
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