Andy Tuccio

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed House Bill 1716 which directs an additional $41 million to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for additional water infrastructure grant funding for municipalities and counties across the state. “We’re making historic investments into Mississippi’s infrastructure,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “These dollars will …

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2358, which bans ballot harvesting in Mississippi. The legislation stops political operatives from collecting and handling mass amounts of absentee ballots. The legislation further bolsters election integrity in Mississippi. Governor Reeves announced the signing of Senate Bill 2358 in a video posted to Facebook.

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today signed House Bill 1027 which designates the blueberry as the official state fruit of Mississippi. A group of fourth grade Mannsdale Upper Elementary School students led the way on this issue as a result of a school project. They researched the fruit, lobbied representatives, and joined Governor Reeves for …

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2649, Senate Bill 2700, and House Bill 49. The three bills improve quality of life and reduce regulatory and financial burdens for military service members and their families. “Our nation is a beacon of freedom and democracy thanks to the heroic courage and sacrifice of …

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Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2138 which designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone.

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Delta Regional Authority has awarded a nearly $900,000 grant to the Mississippi Rural Water Association (MsRWA). This grant will support the creation of a state-of-the-art water and wastewater facility to train operators in the state. Governor Reeves authorized MsRWA to apply for this funding.