Ben Collins email & contact info

Bureau Chief, GIS and Redistricting (Standing Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment & Redistricting) at Mississippi Legislature.

Work Email

b**********@p**********

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Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

linkedin.com/in/••••••••

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Employing Organization

Mississippi Legislature

Team

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Decision makers at Mississippi Legislature

David Lee Nordin
A/V Service Manager
Rob Roberson
Chair, House Education Committee; Representative (District 43)
Samuel Creekmore
Chair, House Public Health and Human Services Committee (Mississippi Legislature)
Steve Massengill
Chair, House Transportation Committee

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Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ben Collins’s organization

Jul 16, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Mississippi House Of Representatives Floor Session

The floor session focused on the deliberation of Senate Bill 2001, which outlines a restructuring of the youth court system. Key provisions include the elimination of the referee system effective July 1, 2027, and the authorization to appoint new chancellors across specific chancery court districts. Discussion topics addressed the transfer of intake officer appointments to the Administrative Office of Courts, the implementation of youth diversion programs, changes to courtroom transparency, and the financial impact of these modifications on county youth courts.

Jul 16, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Appropriations Committee Appropriations Meeting

The committee discussed Senate Bills 2003 and 2004, which involve capital expenditure funds for the renovation, upgrade, and expansion of the Oakley Youth Development Center, as well as the establishment of a statewide youth diversion program. Additionally, the committee addressed the funding of new juvenile detention facilities in the north and south parts of the state and the implementation of staffing and operational resources to support these initiatives. The discussion also touched upon streamlining the intake process for youth services, enhancing mental health treatment options, and utilizing computer technology to improve case management within the Department of Human Services.

Jul 15, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Senate Judiciary Committee Committee Meeting

The meeting focused on the discussion of Senate Bill 2001, which includes provisions for handling truancy in youth court settings and addressing systemic issues within the judicial system. Key topics included the appointment and role of youth court chancellors to ensure full-time judicial oversight in rural areas, the implementation of 2030 judicial redistricting, and the consolidation of youth court matters. The committee also reviewed funding appropriations for juvenile facilities, including upgrades to Oakley, and addressed concerns regarding diversion programs and the integration of mental health assessments for youth entering the court system.

Jul 14, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force Meeting

The task force meeting focused on gathering facts regarding artificial intelligence and data centers in Mississippi. Key discussion topics included infrastructure needs, energy requirements, water usage, workforce development, and environmental stewardship. The discussion featured presentations from economic developers regarding the role of data centers in the state, project approvals, incentives, utility rates, and the manufacturing ecosystem supported by the data center infrastructure. The task force also reviewed transparency, project accountability, and statutory requirements for economic development projects.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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