Governor Reeves Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision:
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Mississippi to Deploy over $1.2 Billion for Broadband Expansion
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the State of Mississippi will deploy $1,203,561,563.05 in federal grant funding for the expansion of high-speed internet. The newly created Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) will administer the funding through a competitive grant process over the next several years to reach the approximately 300,000 unserved and 200,000 underserved locations that do not have access to high-speed broadband.
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Governor Reeves Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement on the eve of the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision:
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Governor Reeves Statement on 51st Anniversary of Title IX
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement on the 51st anniversary of Title IX
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Mississippi’s Unemployment Rate Hits a New Record Low for Third Consecutive Month
JACKSON, Miss. – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached a new record low in May 2023. May’s 3.2% unemployment rate marks the third consecutive month that Mississippi set a new record low.
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Mississippi Wins National Award For Economic Development, Steel Dynamics Named A Manufacturing Project of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi has once again been honored with a Silver Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. This prestigious recognition celebrates Mississippi’s exceptional achievements in economic development throughout 2022, highlighting the state’s unwavering commitment to job creation and attracting new capital investment. Additionally, Area Development named the $2.5 billion Steel Dynamics project as one of its Manufacturing Projects of the Year.
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Approves $9.8M in Funding for 21 Projects Statewide
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees (MOSTF) approved its first selection of grants totaling $9.8 million for 21 conservation and outdoor recreation projects. This initial allocation of funding will be matched by more than $31.4 million from other sources.
Governor Reeves Appoints Amanda Trawick Rainey as 12th District Chancery Court Judge
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Amanda Trawick Rainey as Chancellor for the 12th Chancery Court District, Place 2, which includes Clarke and Lauderdale counties.
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Governor Reeves Announces Treasury Award for RESTORE Project on Gulf Coast
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a grant award for a Mississippi Restore Project. The project was initially approved by Governor Reeves and will support infrastructure upgrades on the Gulf Coast.
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State of Mississippi Moving Forward with Housing Solutions for March 24th Tornado Survivors
JACKSON, Miss. – The State of Mississippi has been approved for direct housing assistance from FEMA to provide Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHUs) and other forms of housing for residents displaced due to the March 24th tornadoes. Roughly 250 survivors in the designated counties (Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, and Sharkey) are currently eligible for direct housing assistance. FEMA personnel are calling qualified applicants regarding their eligibility and moving forward with the next steps of this temporary housing process.