Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, $9.1 Million in Grants
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP). MAI-TAP is a new initiative that fosters the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technical capacities across the state’s institutions of higher learning to support the expansion of Amazon Web Services in Mississippi. Additionally, the initiative creates training infrastructure that benefits the broader technology and information infrastructure sectors. The initiative is a partnership between AccelerateMS, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Mississippi Again Sets Historic New Records for Employment
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in April for employment in the state. First, at 1,243,807 people, the state reached a new record high for the number of Mississippians employed. Additionally, total non-farm employment reached a record high with 1,202,000 jobs.
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Video: Governor Reeves Launches Mississippi’s Power Play To Make The State A Leader In American Energy
The new initiative, named Mississippi’s Power Play, will tear down red tape, stimulate private sector investment, and make Mississippi a model state for energy policy and investment.
Governor Reeves Launches Mississippi’s Power Play To Make The State A Leader In American Energy
Governor Tate Reeves today launched a new initiative aimed at making Mississippi a leader in American energy.
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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Mississippi ranks No. 2 in 2024 real gross domestic product growth
The latest U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis has ranked Mississippi #2 in the country for real gross domestic product growth for 2024.
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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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Mississippi Advances Multimodal Commerce with $12.9 Million Port Infrastructure Investment
Building on record transformative investments in economic development and infrastructure, Governor Tate Reeves today announced a new $12,857,143 initiative to upgrade the Yellow Creek State Inland Port in Iuka, Mississippi.