Economic Growth

A strong economy is a core foundation of a healthy society. Since first taking public office in 2004, Governor Reeves has worked tirelessly to craft sensible policies that will grow Mississippi’s economy and improve the quality of life for all Mississippians.

Thanks to the smart, conservative policies that Governor Reeves implemented, Mississippi is in the best fiscal and financial shape in our state’s history. He championed a historic tax cut that bolstered job growth and attracted new businesses across the state. Governor Reeves worked to reduce Mississippi’s debt and fill our state’s Rainy Day Fund at the highest level in state history in case of disaster.

Now as Governor, he is executing policies that will continue to build Mississippi’s economic growth, attract new businesses, and create an economic environment that ensures all Mississippians thrive here at home.

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Mississippi’s $110 Million Investment Lays Foundation forFuture Economic Development Success

November 13, 2024

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi.

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Mississippi Welcomes Record 43.7 Million Visitors in 2023: New Economic Impact Study Highlights Tourism’s $17.5 Billion Contribution

October 4, 2024

At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg, Governor Tate Reeves today announced the release of Visit Mississippi’s annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, revealing that the state welcomed a record 43.7 million visitors in 2023. This visitor volume has resulted in a record-breaking $17.5 billion contribution to Mississippi’s economy.

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Mississippi Sets Historic New Records for Employment

June 25, 2024

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in May for employment numbers in the state. First, total non-farm employment reached a record high with 1,191,300 jobs.

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Mississippi Metropolitan Areas Hold Lowest Unemployment Rate in the Nation

June 13, 2024

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that multiple metropolitan areas in Mississippi now held the lowest not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the entire nation. The data comes from a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Mississippi’s RESTORE Act State Expenditure Plan Amended and Approved

June 11, 2024

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s State Expenditure Plan totaling $181 million has been amended and approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council. The plan and projects are funded through the RESTORE Act and were initially approved by Governor Reeves prior to the RESTORE Council’s consideration.

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