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Mississippi Wins Three National Awards for Economic Development Accomplishments

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
June 23, 2025
JACKSON, MS - The state of Mississippi has been honored with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. The national award honors Mississippi’s historic accomplishments in economic… Read More

State of Mississippi to Advance Artificial Intelligence Education, Innovation and Workforce Development with NVIDIA

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
June 18, 2025
JACKSON, MS - The state of Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NVIDIA to expand AI education, promote research collaboration, enhance workforce development and drive… Read More

Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, $9.1 Million in Grants

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
June 12, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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… Read More

Governor Reeves Appoints Thomas Michael Reed to the Office of Circuit Judge for the 12th Circuit Court District

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
June 5, 2025
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Thomas Michael Reed of Hattiesburg to the Office of Circuit Judge for the 12th Circuit Court District, which serves Forrest and… Read More

Governor Reeves Appoints Jerry D. Sharp as Chancery Judge for the 19th Chancery District

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
June 3, 2025
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Jerry D. Sharp of Ellisville as Chancery Judge for the 19th Chancery District, which covers Jones and Wayne Counties. This… Read More

Mississippi Again Sets Historic New Records for Employment

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
May 20, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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… Read More

Governor Reeves Launches Mississippi's Power Play To Make The State A Leader In American Energy

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
May 1, 2025
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today launched a new initiative aimed at making Mississippi a leader in American energy. The new initiative, named Mississippi’s Power Play, will tear down… Read More

OCS Governors Coalition Reacts to Trump Administration's Offshore Oil and Gas Plan Development

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
April 28, 2025
JACKSON, MS - “The Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition (OCSGC) is excited to work with the Trump Administration and Secretary Doug Burgum to ensure that this new leasing program… Read More

Governor Reeves Requests FEMA Federal Assistance Following March Storms

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
April 1, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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… Read More

Mississippi Ranks No. 2 in 2024 Real Gross Domestic Product Growth

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
March 31, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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. Adjusted for… Read More

Gov. Reeves Signs Historic Legislation Eliminating Mississippi's Individual Income Tax

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
March 27, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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… Read More

Mississippi Advances Multimodal Commerce with $12.9 Million Port Infrastructure Investment

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
March 26, 2025
JACKSON, MS - 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… Read More

Twelve New Broadband Projects Approved

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
February 6, 2025
JACKSON, MS - The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved 12 broadband infrastructure projects totaling $32.5 million to be funded by the Capital… Read More

Governor Reeves and Mississippi Development Authority Unveil New Branding Campaign: 'Let's Break New Ground'

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
February 5, 2025
JACKSON, MS - Gov. Tate Reeves and Mississippi Development Authority have unveiled a bold new branding initiative: “Let’s Break New Ground.” Created in partnership with… Read More

Governor Tate Reeves Sets Special Election for Senate District 18

From: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
February 4, 2025
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the… Read More