C.J. Skelton

Mississippi is taking a defining step in Artificial Intelligence education. The state has released the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework, which establishes statewide AI priorities and provides a structured, stage-by-stage map of the AI skills learners need from K-12 through career leadership.

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for five counties impacted by severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and flash flooding on May 6–7, 2026. During the storms, the state was struck by seven tornadoes, 26 people were injured and 425 homes were damaged.

Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi is deploying over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding.

Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of the company’s existing data center operations in Madison County, a project that will create 700 new jobs.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi Treasurer David McRae today announced that S&P Global Credit Ratings has improved the state’s outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The announcement sends a strong signal that Mississippi’s fiscal foundation is strong and that the state is well positioned for continued long-term growth.

 Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi is participating in the Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” pilot initiative. The initiative directly supports President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s Executive Order “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families.” Additionally, the initiative is a collaborative effort designed to ensure that every child in foster care has access to a safe and stable home.

Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high‑speed internet.

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the severe winter storms that swept across the state from January 23 – January 27, 2026.