By: MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term. His filing on Tuesday came on the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying…
Governor Tate Reeves addressed the public today as the reliable water service remains days away from the community. An emergency pump was installed and officials are working to…
The City of Ocean Springs reflects on the strength of Mississippians to rebuild after damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The anniversary…
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has set a special election on July 19, 2022, to fill the vacancy in House District 119 created by the resignation of Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes. The qualifying deadline for this special election is May 30,…
Governor Tate Reeves came down to the Coast for a safety initiative press conference, but we were able to ask him…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he has vetoed spending for several projects, including more than $13 million to revive a golf course and create an adventure trail at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has vetoed part of a budget bill for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, saying he objects to spending $50 million for improvements to the adult hospital in Jackson. The Republican governor…
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the signing of House Bill 1509, which bans public institutions and agencies from discriminating against individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. “Throughout the pandemic, I’ve encouraged Mississippians to consult with their doctor,…
Signed into law today in Mississippi is an expansion of a program allowing non-violent inmates to take on jobs during the final year…
Governor Tate Reeves says he’s ‘married’ to eliminating the state income tax, but other Republicans in the state remain split on the issue. The state legislative session is…
Medical marijuana is now law in the state of Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves signed the bill yesterday and while he noted he might have written it differently, he previously…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill that redraws the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts to account for changes in population. The Republican governor said weeks ago that agrees with the plan…
(BILOXI, Miss.) – Governor Tate Reeves today announced a list of 16 RESTORE Act projects. When implemented, these projects will add more than $62 million to the total of more than $570 million already being spent on restoration projects in…
Governor Tate Reeves is speaking out against federal mandates for COVID vaccines, saying its nothing short of ‘tyranny.’ He made a post on Facebook Tuesday telling people he’s…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he and legislative leaders are continuing to negotiate changes in a proposal to create a medical marijuana program, including putting tight limits on how much of the medicine one person could…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi intends to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it come up with a plan detailing how it will work to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with mental illness. Earlier…
Governor Tate Reeves says he plans to take legal action against new federal vaccine mandates imposed by President Biden’s administration. Reeves joins a growing list of…
Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reeves addressed how hospital requests are being fulfilled. Over 1,000 healthcare workers including military personnel,…
Governor Tate Reeves held a COVID-19 press conference today to update the public on the state’s response. Reeves addressed learning in schools amid the most recent outbreak, saying it is…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves will start searching for someone new to lead the state’s economic development agency. The governor’s office announced Friday that John Rounsaville of Madison will step down as Mississippi Development Authority director on…
On the heels of the record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases reported, Governor Tate Reeves and other state leaders held a COVID-19 press briefing today. Alongside State Health Officer…
Governor Tate Reeves was in Diamondhead today, announcing appointments to the Governor’s Gulf Coast Advisory Committee. The committee will ultimately make recommendations to the governor for Restore Act Projects…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he is extending his state-of-emergency order that gives public health officials and other government leaders some flexibility in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican governor said he would…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is speaking out following the continued rise in cases here in the state. On social media today, Reeves shared a graph from state health officer…
