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Amazon Web Services Breaks Ground on Largest Economic Development Project in Mississippi History

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest economic development project in Mississippi history.  Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) planned $10 billion investment in Madison County is the single largest private sector investment in the state’s history, and will create at least 1,000 high-tech, high-paying jobs for Mississippians. Additionally, the […]

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Mississippi’s Unemployment Rate Again Reaches Record Low

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JACKSON, Miss. – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached a new record low of 2.8% in April 2024. “If you want to work, there’s a job for you in Mississippi,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “We have record-shattering private sector investment and thousands of new high-paying jobs coming to our state,

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CMS Approves Second Component of Governor Reeves’ Medicaid Reimbursement Reforms

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today announced federal approval of the second component in his sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reform plan which is estimated to generate more than $700 million in additional funds for Mississippi hospitals. Governor Reeves first announced the plan in September.

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Governor Reeves Announces Eight Major Appointments

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. “I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Each has the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians. I have no doubt that they’ll do

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Governor Reeves Appoints Lisa Beech McGloflin As County Court Judge For Pearl River County

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Lisa Beech McGloflin as County Court Judge for Pearl River County. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Richelle Lumpkin, who was appointed Fifteenth Circuit Court Judge, Place 3. “I’m proud to appoint Lisa as county court judge,” said Governor

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Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Approves More Than $14.5M in Funding for 33 Projects Statewide

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JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its selection of grants totaling more than $14.5 million for 33 conservation and outdoor recreation projects. This initial allocation of funding will be matched with nearly $30 million from other

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Mississippi Investing Nearly $1 Million Towards Site Development

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing $993,250 in site development projects throughout the state. Site development grant funds made available through the Mississippi Development Authority are assisting local economic development entities in their efforts to spur economic growth by attracting new industry to competitive, shovel-ready sites. “Mississippi is attracting

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Governor Reeves Announces Major Public Safety Operation in Jackson

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced a major public safety operation taking place in the city of Jackson. The large-scale public safety operation, called Operation Unified, is the result of coordinated efforts between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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