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Governor Reeves Appoints Thomas Michael Reed to the Office of Circuit Judge for the 12th Circuit Court District

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Thomas Michael Reed of Hattiesburg to the Office of Circuit Judge for the 12th Circuit Court District, which serves Forrest and Perry counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Robert B. Helfrich.

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Governor Reeves Requests FEMA Federal Assistance Following March Storms

Governor Tate Reeves announced today that he is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for counties impacted by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 14 – March 15, 2025. During that timeframe, the state experienced 18 tornadoes, and sadly, seven people lost their lives.

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Gov. Reeves Signs Historic Legislation Eliminating Mississippi’s Individual Income Tax

Governor Tate Reeves today signed historic legislation that eliminates the individual income tax in Mississippi. House Bill 1, or the “Build Up Mississippi Act,” empowers the state workforce by not taxing their hard-earned wages and gives Mississippi another competitive advantage when competing for new economic development projects and private capital investment.

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