Mississippi Gov. Barbour Lauds Industry for Boosting the Economy Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, speaking at NAHB’s annual state and local government affairs conference in Biloxi, MS, earlier this month, expressed gratitude to the home building industry and its advocates for boosting Mississippi’s economy and for keeping the nation’s economy strong. NAHB President Bobby Rayburn welcomed Barbour and thanked him for his work to ease regulatory and legal barriers to home building in Mississippi, calling him a “strong leader” and a “friend to the industry.” Since taking office earlier this year, Barbour has signed into law legislation adding Notice and Opportunity to Repair provisions to the state’s Home Warranty Act. The amended act requires home owners to notify builders when a construction defect is discovered and give them the chance to repair it. The bill also adds mold damage to the state’s list of warranty exclusions. Before being elected governor, Barbour served as chairman of the National Republican Party from 1993-1997. | 
