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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.

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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.

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BEAM Office Approved for $151.4 Million Grant to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet

The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) was approved for $151.4 million through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM was established and signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves in 2022 to administer all state and federal broadband initiatives.

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Governor Reeves Issues Directive to Department of Public Safety Following Expiration of Title 42

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he directed the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) to maintain and increase interaction with law enforcement officers at ports, in sensitive trafficking areas, and across the state as a result of Title 42’s expiration.

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