As the lobbyist for the Mississippi Tourism Association, Donna Echols Mabus has taken tourism to soaring heights at the Mississippi Legislature. She helps guide tourism issues through the process at the Capitol, and as a result, helped bring about legislation to enhance the impact of tourism as a significant economic development generator for our state.
The Echols Group Delivers.
Why Aren't Your Issues on This List?- Passed the largest pay increase in State Trooper history
- Fought for $150 million in state tax incentives for the $2.9 billion dollar Riverbend Project
- Obtained $5 million in state bonds for the City of Southaven infrastructure improvements
- Authorize off-duty use of uniforms/weapons by law enforcement for private employment
- Delivered $28 million in state bonds for new Department of Public Safety facilities
- Provided $63 million in bonding authority to create the Capitol City Convention Center
- Passed an organ donation income tax credit
- Developed and passed the Mississippi Movie Incentive Act
- Creation of a Hepatitis C study among health care officials
- Fought to pass "Felony to Flee" legislation and the "Castle Doctrine"
- Delivered $6 million in state bonds for the Farish Street Entertainment District for infrastructure
- Obtained $2 million in state bonds for the Mississippi Children's Museum
- Provided $11.7 million in bonds for renovations to the Mississippi Memorial Stadium
- Created a benefit fund for families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
- Defended against increased taxes for gaming and business clients
- Closed an 11 year old loophole in the Chop Shop Act
- Passed landmark Storm Water Drainage Districts Act
- Obtained $1 million in state bonds for a youth leadership program
- Created the Tourism Incentive Program to provide sales tax rebates to tourist facilities
- Passed legislation that allows for the construction of brew pubs
- Created strong statutory penalties for uncleaned and abandoned property
- Secured an extra $4 million in state monies for the Mississippi Development Authority
- Helped get almost $1 million in monies for the Cal Ripken, Sr., Foundation