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Governor Bryant set to testify tomorrow in front of Senate Commerce on the “Blue Economy”

By: Sarah Ulmer - March 26, 2019

On Wednesday, Governor Phil Bryant will participate as a witness in a hearing titled “Our Blue Economy: Successes and Opportunities” 

The hearing will examine stakeholder perspectives on marine economic development and the need for federal investments in ocean technologies and fisheries.

The hearing will be convened by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, who is the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. (pst) on Wednesday March 27, 2019.

WATCH THE HEARING HERE

Also in attendance as witnesses are Mr. Michael Conathan, Executive Director, Aspen Institute, Aspen High Seas Initiative and Mr. Scott Deal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Maverick Boats.

This hearing will take place in the Dirksen Senate Office Building G50. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

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Sarah Ulmer

Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com