Legislative Session 2022: State Representative Trey Lamar
State Representative Trey Lamar joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about transportation legislation, the Tax Freedom Act, an overview of the Ways and Means Committee and other topics.
State Representative Trey Lamar joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about transportation legislation, the Tax Freedom Act, an overview of the Ways and Means Committee and other topics.
The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Representative Trey Lamar
Show intro
Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17
Guest: State Representative Trey Lamar
The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Representative Trey Lamar
Show intro
Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17
Guest: State Representative Trey Lamar
- State Representative Trey Lamar's time as an Ole Miss football player during Eli Manning years - 00:49
- Background information and why he decided to run for the Mississippi House of Representatives - 01:57
- Transportation infrastructure projects projects in Tate and Lafayette counties - 04:01
- Why is important for Mississippi to have a robust transportation infrastructure network? - 06:52
- Transportation legislation, House Bill 1686 relating to MDOT debt relief - 08:56
- Income tax elimination discussion, Tax Freedom Act from the House - 10:42
- Overview of the Ways and Means Committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives - 14:53
- Explanation of House Bill 1639, electric vehicle charging fee for non-residents of Mississippi - 16:21
- Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when out on the road in Mississippi - 17:53
- How can Mississippians and constituents contact State Representative Trey Lamar - 18:41
Show outro
Creators and Guests
Host
Paul Katool
Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.
Host
Will Craft
Will Craft joined MDOT in 2018 after serving on Senator Thad Cochran’s and Senator Hyde Smith’s staffs. Beginning in the Government Affairs role at MDOT, Will assisted executive leadership in matters of policy, stakeholder engagement, legislative affairs, and external communications. Since joining the Public Affairs team in 2023, Will is most often recognized as one of the “podcast guys”. The Award Winning Extra Mile Podcast is hosted by Will and Paul Katool, and produced by Drew Hall.
Producer
Drew Hall
Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.