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Jonathan Tate Reeves (born June 5, 1974) is an American politician serving since 2020 as the 65th governor of Mississippi. A member of the Republican Party, Reeves served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Mississippi from 2012 to 2020 and as the Mississippi State Treasurer from 2004 to 2012.
Aug 10, 2023: The Center Square: Favorites roll in Mississippi primary elections with few upsets
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves sailed to victory over a pair of challengers, earning 74.7% of the unofficial results. In the general election, he'll face Northern District Public Service Commission Commissioner Brandon Presley, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves sailed to victory over a pair of challengers, earning 74.7% of the unofficial results. In the general election, he'll face Northern District Public Service Commission Commissioner Brandon Presley, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
July 27, 2023: My Northwest: Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
Bryant’s lawsuit was filed on the same day stump speeches for statewide officials began at the Neshoba County Fair, one of the marquee political events of the year. Mississippi’s incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, who is running for reelection, has called Mississippi Today a “Democratic SuperPAC” and has refused to answer its reporters’ questions at campaign events.
Bryant’s lawsuit was filed on the same day stump speeches for statewide officials began at the Neshoba County Fair, one of the marquee political events of the year. Mississippi’s incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, who is running for reelection, has called Mississippi Today a “Democratic SuperPAC” and has refused to answer its reporters’ questions at campaign events.
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“I am excited to welcome Rochelle Hicks as the new director of Visit Mississippi. The tourism industry is strong in Mississippi. I’m confident that her decades of experience will be an incredible asset as we continue to grow our tourism industry and promote our state as a top destination for visitors.”
--Gov Tate Reeves; DeSoto County News: Rochelle Hicks named new head of Visit Mississippi 7.20.23
July 12, 2023:
State Auditor Shad White spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying about Mississippi’s massive misappropriation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. White emphasized to lawmakers the need for stronger safeguards to prevent this kind of fraud in the future. He said “My hope in testifying today is that the story of what happened in my home state will help ensure that it never happens again elsewhere,” White said.
I am hoping it comes full circle as there is a possibility that Gov Tate Reeves, former Gov Phil Bryant and Brett Favre will be held accountable if it is proven they were involved.
On a national level more than $76 billion in pandemic unemployment aid may have been paid to fraudsters, according to the latest semi-annual report from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Inspector General. In a 152-page report, the Office of the Inspector General said more than $888 billion dollars in federal and state unemployment insurance was paid during the pandemic period. Per the report, at least $191 billion of that “could have been improper payments.”
State Auditor Shad White spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying about Mississippi’s massive misappropriation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. White emphasized to lawmakers the need for stronger safeguards to prevent this kind of fraud in the future. He said “My hope in testifying today is that the story of what happened in my home state will help ensure that it never happens again elsewhere,” White said.
I am hoping it comes full circle as there is a possibility that Gov Tate Reeves, former Gov Phil Bryant and Brett Favre will be held accountable if it is proven they were involved.
On a national level more than $76 billion in pandemic unemployment aid may have been paid to fraudsters, according to the latest semi-annual report from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Inspector General. In a 152-page report, the Office of the Inspector General said more than $888 billion dollars in federal and state unemployment insurance was paid during the pandemic period. Per the report, at least $191 billion of that “could have been improper payments.”
July 12, 2023: KION46: Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says
he Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson. The law requires the appointment of some judges in a state where most judges are elected. The department filed court papers Wednesday seeking to join a lawsuit that the NAACP filed against the state shortly after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the law in April. Kristen Clarke, the department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, says Mississippi lawmakers created “a crude scheme that singles out and discriminates against Black residents” in Jackson and Hinds County, where the city is located.
he Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson. The law requires the appointment of some judges in a state where most judges are elected. The department filed court papers Wednesday seeking to join a lawsuit that the NAACP filed against the state shortly after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the law in April. Kristen Clarke, the department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, says Mississippi lawmakers created “a crude scheme that singles out and discriminates against Black residents” in Jackson and Hinds County, where the city is located.
May 22, 2023:
👉U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate extended his order that temporarily stops the Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice from appointing judges in the capital city of Jackson and the county where it’s located, both of which are majority-Black. The order could last until June 9, giving attorneys time to further develop arguments about citizens’ right to elect judges. National, state and local chapters of the NAACP challenged a state law that Gov. Tate Reeves signed in April. Officials pushing the new law said they were trying to curb crime. Opponents said the law stomps on local self-governance. 
May 14, 2023:
A federal judge temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county that is home to Mississippi’s capital city — appointments that drew protests from local residents who said white state officials were stomping on civil rights. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued the temporary restraining order at the request of the NAACP, and has set a hearing date (May 22) to hear the case to consider extending the order. The NAACP, its Mississippi chapter and its local chapter in Jackson filed a federal lawsuit April 21, hours after Gov. Tate Reeves signed laws to expand state policing in the capital city of Jackson, establish a court with an appointed judge and authorize four appointed judges to work alongside the four elected circuit court judges in Hinds County. From here its not clear if Reeves is actually trying to help Jackson or just help himself. 
May 18, 2023:
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that he has mobilized a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico, according to the Associated Press. “What happens at the border doesn’t stay there. Drugs and people are trafficked to every state in the nation — including Mississippi,” Reeves, a Republican, wrote on Twitter. “To keep Mississippians safe and limit the impact of our nation’s open borders, the Mississippi National Guard’s 112th Military Police Battalion has been mobilized and is supporting Customs and Border Protection officers and agents along the Southwest border.” My guess is that because he is up for reelection he is posturing to his base of right wing zealots. 
May 14, 2023:
A federal judge temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county that is home to Mississippi’s capital city — appointments that drew protests from local residents who said white state officials were stomping on civil rights. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued the temporary restraining order at the request of the NAACP, and has set a hearing date (May 22) to hear the case to consider extending the order. The NAACP, its Mississippi chapter and its local chapter in Jackson filed a federal lawsuit April 21, hours after Gov. Tate Reeves signed laws to expand state policing in the capital city of Jackson, establish a court with an appointed judge and authorize four appointed judges to work alongside the four elected circuit court judges in Hinds County. From here its not clear if Reeves is actually trying to help Jackson or just help himself.
May 6, 2023:
Tate Reeves officially kicked off his reelection campaign by revealing his IQ. First he played a just released campaign video where he shoots people (TPM reported it as: Mississippi Gov Launches Reelection Bid With Video Of Him As Clint Eastwood Shooting People Of Color Then Reeves addressed his audience saying: “My friends, this is a different governor’s campaign than we have ever seen before in our state because we are not up against a local-yokel Mississippi Democrat, we are up against a national liberal machine. They are extreme. They are radical and vicious. They believe welfare is success. They believe that taxes are good and businesses are bad. They think boys can be girls, that babies have no life, and that our state and our nation are racist.” First "they" don't think "welfare is a success" (whatever that means), but believe there are people who go through tough times and may need a hand. On taxes, they believe that the wealthy should pay their share instead of overtaxing the poor and middle class like the Republicans want to do. The Republican party is owned by rich millionaires who buy Republicans (and now Supreme Court Justices) with "donations." And his campaign video makes it clear racism is a problem in Missisippi and usually by long-time Mississippi residents who have lived being racist so long they dont even see it in themselves. .
. May 5, 2023: TPM: Mississippi Gov Launches Reelection Bid With Video Of Him As Clint Eastwood Shooting People Of Color
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced this week he will seek a second term as a governor by posting a wannabe Clint Eastwood themed video, where all he does is shoot people. Apr 25, 2023: Mississippi Today: Gov. Reeves warns Mississippi: Challenge my vetoes, and it could jeopardize hundreds of projects
Gov. Tate Reeves’ partial veto of five projects totaling $3.9 million in a larger bill containing hundreds of projects costing about $372 million appears to have come with a warning. The warning is that any legal challenge of Reeves’ partial veto of those five projects could jeopardize the entire bill, which provides funding for hundreds of projects throughout the state supported by local governments and others. April 19, 2023: Clarion Ledger: 'Culture of life' touted by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves with new laws
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said bills he signed Wednesday are designed to improve foster care, speed up adoptions and help private organizations provide aid to pregnant women in the state that brought the U.S. Supreme Court case that upended abortion rights nationwide. “Mississippi has moved to the next phase in our pursuit to build a culture of life,” Republican Reeves said during a signing ceremony. “That phase is the new pro-life agenda. ... This next phase will not be easy, and it will not be free. But it is the right thing to do.” 4.19.23 April 12, 2023: CBS42: Mississippi governor signs bill expanding car tag authorization for disabled veterans
On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed a bill that would revise the disability rating requirements for certain motor vehicle and motorcycle license plates and tags which are authorized for disabled veterans. April 5, 2023: WLOX: Mississippi second state to adopt pet insurance law
Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill making Mississippi the second state to pass a pet insurance law. Mar 20, 2023: Mississippi Today: Reeves vetoes health insurance bills that experts, watchdogs say would help consumers
One of the bills would have aimed to speed up the prior authorization process. The other would have allowed the insurance department to collect data about how insurance companies reimburse providers and fine them if they do so unfairly. Mar 1, 2023: Miami Herald: Mississippi House panel OKs longer Medicaid after births
A Mississippi House committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would provide women with a full year of Medicaid coverage after giving birth, just days after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves voiced his support for the measure. The bill passed the House Medicaid Committee on a voice vote, with some opposition. 
Feb 28, 2023: WDAM: Governor Tate Reeves signs bill banning gender-affirming care into law
It was nearly two weeks ago that transgender families protested the idea of blocking access to gender-affirming care outside the State Capitol. Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced “House Bill 1125 is now law” after signing the legislation. Feb 27, 2023: Mississippi Today: Speaker Philip Gunn will not block postpartum Medicaid extension from House passage
House Speaker Philip Gunn on Monday said he won’t block extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage for Mississippi mothers, following fellow Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ lead from Sunday. Feb 20, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Early polling shows governor's race will be a challenge for Tate Reeves
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves could be headed back to the banking world after the state’s November general election. One poll shows Reeves is in disfavor with many Mississippi voters, while another survey indicates he is trailing his main Democratic opponent for the state’s top job. A poll conducted in January by the Mississippi Today media operation and Siena College shows a majority (57-percent) of Mississippians would support “someone else” over Reeves' reelection bid for the new term in January. Siena is a private liberal arts college in New York founded by Catholic friars. Feb 22, 2023: Hattiesburg American: Mississippi tax relief bills stall despite GOP leaders' push
Tax relief proposals favored by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and Republican legislative leaders stalled Wednesday and appear to be dead for the entire election-year legislative session, despite the GOP holding a supermajority in the House and Senate. Even with the backing of Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, House Speaker Philip Gunn and House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar — all Republicans — several proposals failed to gain enough support to even come up for a vote in either chamber. Feb 15, 2023: WLOX: Families and advocates rally against anti-transgender bill at the State Capitol
They spoke from the same spot the Governor pushed back on transgender ideas last month. “Counter those who want to push their experiments on our kids,” said Reeves in his State of the State address. Jan 26, 2023: Picayune Item: Reeves Appoints Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge
Reeves Appoints Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge Feb 16, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Gov. Tate Reeves proposes $1.3 billion on development projects. See where money is going
Gov. Tate Reeves proposed on Thursday a plan to submit to the legislature that would use $1.3 billion on as many as 49 infrastructure and economic development projects throughout the state of Mississippi Jan 10, 2023: New York Times: The Elections That Will Matter in 2023
Mississippi governorGov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, is running for a second term. But the advantage of incumbency and a substantial campaign fund may not be enough to stop a primary challenge, especially with his job approval numbers among the lowest of the nation’s governors. Philip Gunn, Mississippi’s House speaker, has been coy about possible plans to enter the race after announcing in November that he would not seek re-election to the Legislature. Among the other Republicans whose names have been bandied about is Michael Watson, the secretary of state. But Mr. Reeves is the only Republican to have filed so far; the deadline is Feb. 1. A Democrat hasn’t been elected governor of Mississippi in two decades, since a contest was decided by the Legislature because the winning candidate did not receive a majority of votes. Not surprisingly, few Democrats have stepped forward to run. One name to watch is Brandon Presley, a public service commissioner. Mr. Presley is a relative of Elvis Presley, who was from Tupelo, Miss., according to Mississippi Today, a nonprofit news website. Jan 9, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Restrictions on downloading TikTok to state devices may soon be coming to Mississippi
Restrictions on the use of the hugely popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok may soon be coming for some state workers in Mississippi. High-level staff in the office of Gov. Tate Reeves indicated to the Clarion Ledger that the governor is closely considering actions he can take to limit the use of TikTok on state-owned devices. |
November 3, 2015: Reeves won reelection as lieutenant governor.
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January 14, 2020: Tate Reeves becomes the 65th Governor of Mississippi
June 30, 2020: Reeves signs a bill that allows Mississippi to change it's state flag.
Reeves: “I know there are people of goodwill who are not happy to see this flag change..They fear a chain reaction of events erasing our history — a history that is no doubt complicated and imperfect. I understand those concerns and am determined to protect Mississippi from that dangerous outcome. I also understand the need to commit the 1894 flag to history, and find a banner that is a better emblem for all Mississippi… A flag is a symbol of our present, of our people, and of our future. For those reasons, we need a new symbol.” 
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Sept 15, 2021:
Governor Tate Reeves extends COVID state of emergency in Mississippi yesterday. Gov Tater Tot Reeves should extend it to the end of his term since he doesnt think its a big deal anyway. Over 18,000 Students Covid-19 Coronavirus Positive Since August but Gov Tater Tot Reeves says it's OK cuz people in the south "believe in eternal life." Ignorant of reality, GOP Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves call Biden vaccine mandate ‘tyranny’ Tater Tot wouldn't know tyranny if it hit him in the face. 
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With MS State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs standing behind him wearing a mask, Gov. Tate Reeves criticized reporter for wearing a mask despite being vaccinated.
"If you really want to virtue signal, why are you in this room? Why don't you go to your house & lock yourself up?" 
Mississippi governor Tate Reeves has spent the past few weeks touting the state's lowest unemployment rate in its history.
He also has been open about Mississippi's shrinking workforce, blaming the federal government for the problem. Payroll employment in Mississippi this year increased to its highest rate since 1995. That puts the job recovery in Mississippi ahead of the U.S., as payroll employment for the nation in March was an entire percentage point below the February 2020 level for the nation. ---Ross Reilly; Clarion ledger 4.7.22 
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April 19, 2022: The Black Wall Street Times (authored by Nehemiah Frank, Founder & Editor-In-Chief) published this statement in part of an article: "Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi is a racist. And anyone who supports Reeves’ audacity to declare April Confederate Heritage Month is a treasonous, unpatriotic white supremacist sympathizer — regardless of their racial identity. " |
Jan 3, 2023: Mississipi Today: Bill Waller Jr. ‘strongly considering’ a primary challenge of Gov. Tate Reeves
Bill Waller Jr., the former chief justice of the Supreme Court and son of a former governor, is “strongly considering” challenging Gov. Tate Reeves in the 2023 Republican primary.
Waller’s entrance into the governor’s race would rattle the state’s political environment and set up a dramatic rematch of the 2019 Republican gubernatorial primary, which Reeves won by eight points after a bitter runoff election with the former justice.
Bill Waller Jr., the former chief justice of the Supreme Court and son of a former governor, is “strongly considering” challenging Gov. Tate Reeves in the 2023 Republican primary.
Waller’s entrance into the governor’s race would rattle the state’s political environment and set up a dramatic rematch of the 2019 Republican gubernatorial primary, which Reeves won by eight points after a bitter runoff election with the former justice.
January 6, 2023: Daily Leader: Mississippi lawmakers won’t challenge vetoes for projects
Mississippi lawmakers will not try to override Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ vetoes of spending for several projects, including improvements to a state-owned golf course in Jackson.
Reeves struck down nearly $27 million worth of projects in late April, after lawmakers had already left the Capitol at the end of the 2022 regular session. That pushed consideration of an override into the 2023 session, which began Tuesday.
Mississippi lawmakers will not try to override Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ vetoes of spending for several projects, including improvements to a state-owned golf course in Jackson.
Reeves struck down nearly $27 million worth of projects in late April, after lawmakers had already left the Capitol at the end of the 2022 regular session. That pushed consideration of an override into the 2023 session, which began Tuesday.
Jan 3, 2023: ActionNews5: Mississippi governor seeks 2nd term as qualifying opens
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term.
His filing came Tuesday on the first day that candidates could submit qualifying papers for this year’s election in Mississippi.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term.
His filing came Tuesday on the first day that candidates could submit qualifying papers for this year’s election in Mississippi.
Dec 20, 2022: WLBT: NAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan
The other defendants in the lawsuit are Republican Rep. Dan Eubanks of Walls, who helped lead redistricting efforts in the House; and the three members of the state Board of Election Commissioners, all Republicans — Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson.
The other defendants in the lawsuit are Republican Rep. Dan Eubanks of Walls, who helped lead redistricting efforts in the House; and the three members of the state Board of Election Commissioners, all Republicans — Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson.
Dec 8, 2022: Mississippi Free Press: Texts: Gov. Reeves Talked To Brett Favre About Using State Funds For Volleyball Facilities
Brett Favre sought Gov. Tate Reeves’ help to get state funds to pay for volleyball facilities that the former NFL star had vowed to personally fund at his alma mater, according to text messages the Mississippi Free Press obtained through a public-records request to the governor’s office.
Brett Favre sought Gov. Tate Reeves’ help to get state funds to pay for volleyball facilities that the former NFL star had vowed to personally fund at his alma mater, according to text messages the Mississippi Free Press obtained through a public-records request to the governor’s office.
Dec 5, 2022: Jackson Advocate: Governor Tate Reeves announced his budget priorities, the legislature will determine their fate
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that his budget priorities for fiscal year 2024 include fighting crime, lowering the cost of medical care, preparing workers for more competitive economy, and eliminating the state income tax.
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that his budget priorities for fiscal year 2024 include fighting crime, lowering the cost of medical care, preparing workers for more competitive economy, and eliminating the state income tax.
Dec 2, 2022: Y'all Politics: Gov. Reeves appoints Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge.
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge.
Dec 1, 2022: Mississippi Today: McDaniel blasts Hosemann as too liberal, weighs Lt. Gov. run
McDaniel was also a political foe of Gov. Tate Reeves during Reeves’ two terms as lieutenant governor, at the time often claiming — as he does now with Hosemann — that Reeves was not conservative enough when he ran the state Senate.
But McDaniel appears to have mended fences with Reeves, who as governor now is de facto head of the state GOP and who himself has been critical of Hosemann and questioned his conservativeness. Should he run McDaniel might not be quite the state GOP outsider he’s been in the past.
“I consider Tate to be a friend, and I have many, many friends in his circle,” McDaniel said. “I have to take responsibility for some of that tension we had in the past. He and I have very different personalities, and I think that we both perhaps rubbed each other the wrong way. It was personalities, it wasn’t philosophical. Tate is conservative. I’m conservative. I think our personalities clashed, but we were able to put that aside.”
McDaniel was also a political foe of Gov. Tate Reeves during Reeves’ two terms as lieutenant governor, at the time often claiming — as he does now with Hosemann — that Reeves was not conservative enough when he ran the state Senate.
But McDaniel appears to have mended fences with Reeves, who as governor now is de facto head of the state GOP and who himself has been critical of Hosemann and questioned his conservativeness. Should he run McDaniel might not be quite the state GOP outsider he’s been in the past.
“I consider Tate to be a friend, and I have many, many friends in his circle,” McDaniel said. “I have to take responsibility for some of that tension we had in the past. He and I have very different personalities, and I think that we both perhaps rubbed each other the wrong way. It was personalities, it wasn’t philosophical. Tate is conservative. I’m conservative. I think our personalities clashed, but we were able to put that aside.”
Nov 21, 2022: Scott County Times: OPINION: CAN COMMON SENSE WIN AGAIN?
So it comes to a head once again. Earlier this year common sense won over nonsense when the Legislature chose not to fully eliminate personal income taxes. Instead, it moved to phase out the 4% tax bracket plus a few other changes. Now comes nonsense champion Gov. Tate Reeves once again pushing to eliminate the final 5% bracket.
“Last session the fiscal and the financial environment was right to do exactly that, but unfortunately, the political environment was not," Reeves said at the MEC’s annual Hobnob event. "This session I hope that’s not the case.”
So it comes to a head once again. Earlier this year common sense won over nonsense when the Legislature chose not to fully eliminate personal income taxes. Instead, it moved to phase out the 4% tax bracket plus a few other changes. Now comes nonsense champion Gov. Tate Reeves once again pushing to eliminate the final 5% bracket.
“Last session the fiscal and the financial environment was right to do exactly that, but unfortunately, the political environment was not," Reeves said at the MEC’s annual Hobnob event. "This session I hope that’s not the case.”
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: Gov. Tate Reeves calls special session for $2.5B project in Golden Triangle Gov. Tate Reeves has called a special legislative session to consider a $2.5 billion investment for an economic development project in the Golden Triangle. Reeves announced Monday that the project, which he did not name, will include 1,000 jobs and an average salary of $93,000.
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KFF: STATES THAT HAVE NOT ADOPTED Medicaid Expansion 9.22.22
Although Mississippi’s Secretary of State approved a 2022 Medicaid expansion ballot initiative for circulation in April 2021, on May 19 the organizing committee suspended its campaign following a Mississippi Supreme Court decision ruling that the state’s entire ballot initiative process is inoperable due to procedural errors regarding ballot initiative language in the state’s constitution. While Medicaid expansion was a key issue in the 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial election, current Republican Governor Tate Reeves opposes expansion, making it unlikely that the state will take up expansion through legislation.
Although Mississippi’s Secretary of State approved a 2022 Medicaid expansion ballot initiative for circulation in April 2021, on May 19 the organizing committee suspended its campaign following a Mississippi Supreme Court decision ruling that the state’s entire ballot initiative process is inoperable due to procedural errors regarding ballot initiative language in the state’s constitution. While Medicaid expansion was a key issue in the 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial election, current Republican Governor Tate Reeves opposes expansion, making it unlikely that the state will take up expansion through legislation.
SHRM: Mississippi Legislative Updates for Employers to Consider
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law the Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in order to align with the Federal Equal Pay Act of 1963. This new law requires employers to pay the same wages to women as men under similar working conditions doing substantially equal work requiring the same skills, education, effort and responsibility.9.21.22
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law the Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in order to align with the Federal Equal Pay Act of 1963. This new law requires employers to pay the same wages to women as men under similar working conditions doing substantially equal work requiring the same skills, education, effort and responsibility.9.21.22
BuzzFeed: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Mocked Jackson At An Event After More Than 150,000 Of The City's Residents Had No Clean Water
“I’ve got to tell you it is a great day to be in Hattiesburg. It's also, as always, a great day to not be in Jackson,” Reeves said, as he spoke at a groundbreaking event in the southern Mississippi city on Friday. “I feel like I should take off my emergency management director hat and leave it in the car and take off my public works director hat and leave it in the car.”
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“I’ve got to tell you it is a great day to be in Hattiesburg. It's also, as always, a great day to not be in Jackson,” Reeves said, as he spoke at a groundbreaking event in the southern Mississippi city on Friday. “I feel like I should take off my emergency management director hat and leave it in the car and take off my public works director hat and leave it in the car.”
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Sept 1, 2022: Baptist News Global: If you think the Jackson water crisis is just about Mississippi, you’re all dried up
Mississippi has a state budget surplus of more than $2 billion but no clean running water in its capital city. Yet Reeves, Hosemann and Gunn have not publicly called for a special session of the state legislature to appropriate funds to fix the Jackson water treatment infrastructure.
Mississippi has a state budget surplus of more than $2 billion but no clean running water in its capital city. Yet Reeves, Hosemann and Gunn have not publicly called for a special session of the state legislature to appropriate funds to fix the Jackson water treatment infrastructure.
Aug 31, 2022: New York Magazine: How to Help People in Jackson, Mississippi, Right Now
This week, Mississippi governor Tate Reeves announced that the city’s long-suffering water system was failing, indicating a water shortage for basic needs like drinking water, plumbing, and firefighting. Reeves subsequently declared a state of emergency, allowing Mississippi to direct funds toward the crisis, but state officials have said Jackson residents will be without drinkable water “indefinitely.” Jackson, Mississippi’s capital city, is home to roughly 150,000 people with another 30,000 in surrounding communities affected.
This week, Mississippi governor Tate Reeves announced that the city’s long-suffering water system was failing, indicating a water shortage for basic needs like drinking water, plumbing, and firefighting. Reeves subsequently declared a state of emergency, allowing Mississippi to direct funds toward the crisis, but state officials have said Jackson residents will be without drinkable water “indefinitely.” Jackson, Mississippi’s capital city, is home to roughly 150,000 people with another 30,000 in surrounding communities affected.
Aug 16, 2022: Daily Journal: Tupelo attorney seeks scrutiny of Gov. Tate Reeves' role in welfare scandal litigation
A Northeast Mississippi attorney is attempting a legal maneuver to force more scrutiny onto a decision by Gov. Tate Reeves and the state welfare agency to cut ties with Brad Pigott, the attorney who was until July attempting to retrieve millions in allegedly misspent and wasted federal aid dollars for the poor.
On Monday, attorney Jim Waide filed a motion in Hinds County Circuit Court requesting a court hearing to determine whether Reeves unlawfully ordered Pigott’s removal from the civil litigation he had been carrying out on the state's behalf.
A Northeast Mississippi attorney is attempting a legal maneuver to force more scrutiny onto a decision by Gov. Tate Reeves and the state welfare agency to cut ties with Brad Pigott, the attorney who was until July attempting to retrieve millions in allegedly misspent and wasted federal aid dollars for the poor.
On Monday, attorney Jim Waide filed a motion in Hinds County Circuit Court requesting a court hearing to determine whether Reeves unlawfully ordered Pigott’s removal from the civil litigation he had been carrying out on the state's behalf.
Mar 11, 2022: Yall Politics: Governor Reeves, while reluctant to call a special session, says it’s not off the table to address elimination of income tax
On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a ceremonial signing for House Bill 779, which ensures that families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who pass away due to contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty receive full state death benefits.
On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) held a ceremonial signing for House Bill 779, which ensures that families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who pass away due to contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty receive full state death benefits.
Aug 4, 2022: Kansas City Star: Mississippi governor halts rental assistance funds
The Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program will not accept any applications past Aug. 15, and the state will return as much as $130 million for the program back to the federal government. The total amount that will be returned to the Treasury Department will decrease with each new application that is approved or recertified, according to the governor’s office. “It’s time our state returns to pre-pandemic policies,” Reeves said at a press conference. “We will continue to say ‘no’ to these types of projects and handouts that encourage people to stay out of the workforce.”
The Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program will not accept any applications past Aug. 15, and the state will return as much as $130 million for the program back to the federal government. The total amount that will be returned to the Treasury Department will decrease with each new application that is approved or recertified, according to the governor’s office. “It’s time our state returns to pre-pandemic policies,” Reeves said at a press conference. “We will continue to say ‘no’ to these types of projects and handouts that encourage people to stay out of the workforce.”
February 2, 2022: Although it followed a tortuous path, the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program is finally a reality. Mississippians voted to enact a medical cannabis program on November 3, 2020, with the passage of Initiative 65. The state’s ballot initiative process, and with it Initiative 65, was subsequently challenged and held unconstitutional by the Mississippi Supreme Court. After the Legislature’s approval of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095), the bill was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves.
Aug 1, 2022: Liberation: Steal from the poor, give to the rich: welfare fraud in Mississippi
The law suit that overturned Roe v. Wade was initiated in Mississippi by Thomas E. Dobbs, a state official. Anti-abortion Mississippi politicians hypocritically claim to care about children and families, yet Mississippi has the largest percentage of children living in poverty, the highest infant mortality rate, is the poorest state and has been called the worst place to raise a family.
The law suit that overturned Roe v. Wade was initiated in Mississippi by Thomas E. Dobbs, a state official. Anti-abortion Mississippi politicians hypocritically claim to care about children and families, yet Mississippi has the largest percentage of children living in poverty, the highest infant mortality rate, is the poorest state and has been called the worst place to raise a family.
PBS: Mississippi governor, who opposed water system repairs, blames Jackson for crisis
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city. Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson’s water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city’s latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.27.22
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city. Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson’s water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city’s latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.27.22
Sept 20, 2021: WTVA: Jake Tapper's full interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves
CNN's Jake Tapper presses Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic as Mississippi reports the highest coronavirus death count per capita in the nation
CNN's Jake Tapper presses Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic as Mississippi reports the highest coronavirus death count per capita in the nation
Mississippi Today: Gov. Tate Reeves’ low poll numbers could embolden opposition in 2023
A new Morning Consult poll had to grab the attention of House Speaker Philip Gunn and a few other prominent Mississippi Republicans. The poll, conducted over a three-month period this summer, tagged Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves as the fifth most unpopular governor in the nation. Reeves had the approval of 48% of the respondents and a 42% disapproval.
10.16.22
A new Morning Consult poll had to grab the attention of House Speaker Philip Gunn and a few other prominent Mississippi Republicans. The poll, conducted over a three-month period this summer, tagged Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves as the fifth most unpopular governor in the nation. Reeves had the approval of 48% of the respondents and a 42% disapproval.
10.16.22
Mississippi Today: Gov. Tate Reeves says ousted welfare scandal lawyer had ‘political agenda,’ wanted media spotlight
Gov. Tate Reeves and attorney Brad Pigott agree on one thing: that Pigott was dismissed from leading the state’s lawsuit to recoup millions of dollars in stolen or misspent welfare money because of politics.
Pigott said it was because he was looking into the roles of former Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, the USM Athletic Foundation and other powerful and connected people or entities Reeves and others didn’t want him looking at.
Reeves on Thursday said he signed off on firing Pigott because the attorney wasn’t up to the task, had a “political agenda” and wanted to be in the media spotlight.
9.28.22
Gov. Tate Reeves and attorney Brad Pigott agree on one thing: that Pigott was dismissed from leading the state’s lawsuit to recoup millions of dollars in stolen or misspent welfare money because of politics.
Pigott said it was because he was looking into the roles of former Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, the USM Athletic Foundation and other powerful and connected people or entities Reeves and others didn’t want him looking at.
Reeves on Thursday said he signed off on firing Pigott because the attorney wasn’t up to the task, had a “political agenda” and wanted to be in the media spotlight.
9.28.22
MPB: Funds to aid Jackson's water system held up as governor rose
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city.
Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson's water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city’s latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.28.22
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city.
Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson's water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city’s latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.28.22
Clarion Ledger: Funds to aid Jackson's water system held up as Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves rose
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city. Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson's water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city's latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil-water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.27.22
Years before people in Jackson were recently left without running water for several days, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed to have helped block money to fund water system repairs in the capital city. Reeves, a Republican, blames Jackson's water crisis on mismanagement at the city level. The city's latest water troubles are far from its first, and they have stemmed from decaying infrastructure beyond one water treatment plant. The EPA said 300 boil-water notices have been issued over the past two years in the city.
9.27.22
WTOK: Reeves claims Miss. gave Jackson $200M for infrastructure. Where did that money come from?
“What I can tell you is the state has spent about $200 million in the city over the last five or six years,” he said. “As we get the short-run problems fixed, I think you’ll see a greater willingness to invest even more resources beyond the approximately $200 million.” -Gov Tate Reeves 9.12.22
“What I can tell you is the state has spent about $200 million in the city over the last five or six years,” he said. “As we get the short-run problems fixed, I think you’ll see a greater willingness to invest even more resources beyond the approximately $200 million.” -Gov Tate Reeves 9.12.22
May 9, 2022: Vanity Fair: MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR TATE REEVES CONFIRMS PREGNANT PEOPLE IN HIS STATE ARE SHIT OUT OF LUCK
Over the weekend, Mississippi governor Tate Reeves did the morning-show rounds to discuss the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. Reeves, you see, is eminently qualified to comment on the expected eradication of pregnant people’s rights, given that (1) it is a Mississippi case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that will reverse nearly 50 years of precedent if the draft opinion is anything to go on and (2) Mississippi is one of 13 states with a trigger law on the books that would immediately go into effect essentially outlawing abortions. So what will the very near future look like for Mississippi women—and the children they’ll be forced to give birth to, assuming said children don’t have some kind of fetal abnormality literally preventing them from living outside the womb? Reeves did his best to dance around the extra-bad stuff, but the answer is clear: not good! In fact, awful, horrific, and the stuff of nightmares.
Over the weekend, Mississippi governor Tate Reeves did the morning-show rounds to discuss the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. Reeves, you see, is eminently qualified to comment on the expected eradication of pregnant people’s rights, given that (1) it is a Mississippi case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that will reverse nearly 50 years of precedent if the draft opinion is anything to go on and (2) Mississippi is one of 13 states with a trigger law on the books that would immediately go into effect essentially outlawing abortions. So what will the very near future look like for Mississippi women—and the children they’ll be forced to give birth to, assuming said children don’t have some kind of fetal abnormality literally preventing them from living outside the womb? Reeves did his best to dance around the extra-bad stuff, but the answer is clear: not good! In fact, awful, horrific, and the stuff of nightmares.
April 19, 2022: Black Wall Street Times: OPINION: MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR TATE REEVES IS A RACIST
Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi is a racist. And anyone who supports Reeves’ audacity to declare April Confederate Heritage Month is a treasonous, unpatriotic white supremacist sympathizer — regardless of their racial identity.
Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi is a racist. And anyone who supports Reeves’ audacity to declare April Confederate Heritage Month is a treasonous, unpatriotic white supremacist sympathizer — regardless of their racial identity.
March 1, 2022: US News & World Report: Mississippi Remapping Diminishes Black Voices, NAACP Says
In a response filed Monday, attorneys for Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the groups waited too long to try to get involved. They also said the groups are trying to raise new issues that would “improperly expand the scope of this case.”
In a response filed Monday, attorneys for Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the groups waited too long to try to get involved. They also said the groups are trying to raise new issues that would “improperly expand the scope of this case.”
Jan 13, 2022: The Fresh Toast: Mississippi Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Despite Gov.’s Opposition To Allowable Amounts
“The bill allows any individual to get 3.5 grams of marijuana per day. A simple Google search shows that the average joint has 0.32 grams of marijuana. Therefore, any one individual can get enough weed to smoke 11 joints a day. Every day…. That would be 1.2 billion legal joints sold in Mississippi per year. Call me crazy, but I just think that’s too broad of a starting point,” Gov. Reeves wrote on Facebook.
“The bill allows any individual to get 3.5 grams of marijuana per day. A simple Google search shows that the average joint has 0.32 grams of marijuana. Therefore, any one individual can get enough weed to smoke 11 joints a day. Every day…. That would be 1.2 billion legal joints sold in Mississippi per year. Call me crazy, but I just think that’s too broad of a starting point,” Gov. Reeves wrote on Facebook.
Jan 6, 2022: Mississippi Today: House Republicans pass redistricting plan that creates sprawling majority-Black congressional district
The House plan is likely to be taken up next week in the Senate. If it passes there, it will be sent to Gov. Tate Reeves, who can sign it into law or veto it.
Jan 4, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Cutting income tax top priority for Mississippi leaders in 2022. Medicaid expansion unlikely.
Reeves is advocating for a $3,300 teacher pay raise to be implemented over three years. Adjusted for cost of living, Mississippi ranks 48th nationally in teacher pay.
The House plan is likely to be taken up next week in the Senate. If it passes there, it will be sent to Gov. Tate Reeves, who can sign it into law or veto it.
Jan 4, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Cutting income tax top priority for Mississippi leaders in 2022. Medicaid expansion unlikely.
Reeves is advocating for a $3,300 teacher pay raise to be implemented over three years. Adjusted for cost of living, Mississippi ranks 48th nationally in teacher pay.
Nov 30, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: Mississippi Votes Fights To Revive The Ballot Initiative Process
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled in May, following the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session. This means that fixing Mississippi’s broken ballot-initiative process or addressing voter-ratified medical-cannabis legalization has to take place during a special session—which only the Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves can call. December is literally tomorrow and despite saying he was open to calling a special session for medical-marijuana legalization over the summer, Reeves has failed to do just that.
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled in May, following the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session. This means that fixing Mississippi’s broken ballot-initiative process or addressing voter-ratified medical-cannabis legalization has to take place during a special session—which only the Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves can call. December is literally tomorrow and despite saying he was open to calling a special session for medical-marijuana legalization over the summer, Reeves has failed to do just that.
Nov 28, 2021: Politico: Mississippi governor draws lines on individual choice
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Sunday that while he encourages people to get vaccinated, he’s also against larger vaccine mandates, noting that he believes “in individual liberties and freedoms and people can make decisions on what's best for them.”
Nov 27, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: New Omicron Variant Emerges After Gov. Tate Reeves Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency
Less than a week after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ended his COVID-19 State of Emergency order, the World Health Organization is warning that a new, potentially more dangerous strain of COVID-19 has emerged. In a statement yesterday, the WHO said South Africa first notified it of the variant, known as B.1.1..529 or the omicron variant, on Nov. 24.
Nov 23, 2021: Mississippi Today: Experts say Medicaid expansion is still Mississippi’s best option as Build Back Better vote looms
While state leaders, led by Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, maintain the state cannot afford the expansion despite studies, several studies by leading economic experts show that Medicaid expansion would effectively pay for itself while significantly aiding both the Mississippi economy and treasury.
Nov 17, 2021: Jackson Free Press: 10 Years After Mississippians Rejected ‘Personhood,’ New ‘Life at ‘Conception’ Efforts Underway
The current governor, Tate Reeves is publicly opposing legislators’ efforts to enact a similar but more conservative law because he wants significantly more strict limits on medical marijuana that what voters adopted. The upending of that initiative, which nearly 70% of Mississippians supported, has increased feelings among many voters that state leaders do not respect their wishes.
Nov 16, 2021: MPB: Investing in education, phasing out state income tax, top gov.’s budget agenda
Governor Tate Reeves says he's looking to bolster education in the state by investing more in education. He says improving educational attainment is a critical part of moving Mississippi forward economically. He’s proposing a $1,300 teacher pay raise for next year and $1,000 increases for the following two years to attract and retain instructors. Reeves says the increase will make Mississippi’s salaries more competitive with other states. The Southern Regional Education Board reports the average teacher salary in Mississippi is $45,000 per year, $3,000 to $12,000 less than neighboring states.
Nov 15, 2021: Magnolia State Live: In response against ‘push from radical leftists’ Reeves touts conservative talking points in budget pitch
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ proposed budget for the upcoming year includes money for teacher pay raises, a water and sewer improvement grant program and a plan for eliminating the state income tax, according to recommendations he released Monday.
Nov 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Gov. Tate Reeves announces COVID-19 state of emergency will expire on Nov. 20
Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Thursday his intent to allow the state of emergency he declared in early 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to expire on Nov. 20.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Sunday that while he encourages people to get vaccinated, he’s also against larger vaccine mandates, noting that he believes “in individual liberties and freedoms and people can make decisions on what's best for them.”
Nov 27, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: New Omicron Variant Emerges After Gov. Tate Reeves Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency
Less than a week after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ended his COVID-19 State of Emergency order, the World Health Organization is warning that a new, potentially more dangerous strain of COVID-19 has emerged. In a statement yesterday, the WHO said South Africa first notified it of the variant, known as B.1.1..529 or the omicron variant, on Nov. 24.
Nov 23, 2021: Mississippi Today: Experts say Medicaid expansion is still Mississippi’s best option as Build Back Better vote looms
While state leaders, led by Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, maintain the state cannot afford the expansion despite studies, several studies by leading economic experts show that Medicaid expansion would effectively pay for itself while significantly aiding both the Mississippi economy and treasury.
Nov 17, 2021: Jackson Free Press: 10 Years After Mississippians Rejected ‘Personhood,’ New ‘Life at ‘Conception’ Efforts Underway
The current governor, Tate Reeves is publicly opposing legislators’ efforts to enact a similar but more conservative law because he wants significantly more strict limits on medical marijuana that what voters adopted. The upending of that initiative, which nearly 70% of Mississippians supported, has increased feelings among many voters that state leaders do not respect their wishes.
Nov 16, 2021: MPB: Investing in education, phasing out state income tax, top gov.’s budget agenda
Governor Tate Reeves says he's looking to bolster education in the state by investing more in education. He says improving educational attainment is a critical part of moving Mississippi forward economically. He’s proposing a $1,300 teacher pay raise for next year and $1,000 increases for the following two years to attract and retain instructors. Reeves says the increase will make Mississippi’s salaries more competitive with other states. The Southern Regional Education Board reports the average teacher salary in Mississippi is $45,000 per year, $3,000 to $12,000 less than neighboring states.
Nov 15, 2021: Magnolia State Live: In response against ‘push from radical leftists’ Reeves touts conservative talking points in budget pitch
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ proposed budget for the upcoming year includes money for teacher pay raises, a water and sewer improvement grant program and a plan for eliminating the state income tax, according to recommendations he released Monday.
Nov 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Gov. Tate Reeves announces COVID-19 state of emergency will expire on Nov. 20
Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Thursday his intent to allow the state of emergency he declared in early 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to expire on Nov. 20.
Sept 7, 2021: The Star Herald: FIRST, IT WAS COMMON CORE. NOW, CRITICAL RACE THEORY IS THE ‘BIGGEST THREAT’ TO MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS.
Now, some of the same people are making similar arguments about critical race theory. Both Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, whom many believe will challenge the incumbent governor in the 2023 Republican primary, used a considerable amount of their time at the Neshoba County Fair political speeches in late July pledging to pass legislation during the 2022 session preventing the teaching of critical race theory.
Aug 26, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers hear from tax experts as Republicans look to repeal Mississippi's income tax
Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday he wanted lawmakers to repeal the income tax without any offsetting increases.
Aug 22, 2021: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: BOBBY HARRISON: Gov. Tate Reeves was a non-equivocator until COVID-19 vaccines
“I don’t believe public sector entities have the authority to mandate vaccines,” Reeves said. “I don’t think private sector entities should mandate vaccines, but if an individual doesn’t like what their boss is doing, I guess they can go find another job.”
8.14.21:
A fifth child has died from Covid in Mississippi.
8th Grader Dies With COVID Hours After Reeves Downplays Child Cases
--brought to you by the prolife GOP in Mississippi
July 1, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: From WLBT ‘Lynching’ Photo to Critical Race Theory, Honest Dialogue About Racism Urgent
Mississippi’s Gov. Tate Reeves expressed his displeasure with any notion of teaching CRT on a recent episode of “Super Talk” with host Paul Gallo. “I am not aware of any school district that currently allows for it,” Reeves said. “Should that become an issue, I believe we ought to pass legislation, pass a law to make these school districts unable to teach CRT in our classrooms.We’ve seen that in other states. I’m willing to do it.”
Now, some of the same people are making similar arguments about critical race theory. Both Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, whom many believe will challenge the incumbent governor in the 2023 Republican primary, used a considerable amount of their time at the Neshoba County Fair political speeches in late July pledging to pass legislation during the 2022 session preventing the teaching of critical race theory.
Aug 26, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers hear from tax experts as Republicans look to repeal Mississippi's income tax
Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday he wanted lawmakers to repeal the income tax without any offsetting increases.
Aug 22, 2021: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: BOBBY HARRISON: Gov. Tate Reeves was a non-equivocator until COVID-19 vaccines
“I don’t believe public sector entities have the authority to mandate vaccines,” Reeves said. “I don’t think private sector entities should mandate vaccines, but if an individual doesn’t like what their boss is doing, I guess they can go find another job.”
8.14.21:
A fifth child has died from Covid in Mississippi.
8th Grader Dies With COVID Hours After Reeves Downplays Child Cases
--brought to you by the prolife GOP in Mississippi
July 1, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: From WLBT ‘Lynching’ Photo to Critical Race Theory, Honest Dialogue About Racism Urgent
Mississippi’s Gov. Tate Reeves expressed his displeasure with any notion of teaching CRT on a recent episode of “Super Talk” with host Paul Gallo. “I am not aware of any school district that currently allows for it,” Reeves said. “Should that become an issue, I believe we ought to pass legislation, pass a law to make these school districts unable to teach CRT in our classrooms.We’ve seen that in other states. I’m willing to do it.”
Oct 15, 2021: MJBizDaily: Mississippi gov issuing ‘unreasonable demands’ on cannabis, lawmakers say
Republican state lawmakers in Mississippi say that GOP Gov. Tate Reeves has been delaying a special session of the Legislature with “unreasonable demands” on parameters of a bill to legalize a medical cannabis program.
Oct 12, 2021: SuperTalk: Governor Reeves, DPS tout success of ‘Skip the Line’ program
The program, which allows Mississippians to schedule appointments at bureaus and renew licenses online, was aimed at improving wait times across the state. During a press conference this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves and DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell touted the success of the program while also offering a look at further improvements.
Oct 12, 2021: Y'all Politics: Governor Reeves extends COVID-related State of Emergency another 30 days
On Monday afternoon, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, announced the extension of the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 for an additional 30 days.
Oct 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Ballot initiative fix not likely to occur during 2021 special session
Chairs of both the House and Senate Constitution committees said they would prefer to take up the issue of reinstating the initiative process in January when the new session begins. Reeves is expected to call a special session to allow the Legislature to address legalizing medical marijuana.
Oct 11, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Critical race theory a 'threat'? What new Mississippi report says and why you should care.
Republican candidates in Mississippi and across the U.S. have been raising money for months by promising to ban teaching of critical race theory. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn both made that pledge a central theme of their stump speeches several weeks ago at the Neshoba County Fair.
Republican state lawmakers in Mississippi say that GOP Gov. Tate Reeves has been delaying a special session of the Legislature with “unreasonable demands” on parameters of a bill to legalize a medical cannabis program.
Oct 12, 2021: SuperTalk: Governor Reeves, DPS tout success of ‘Skip the Line’ program
The program, which allows Mississippians to schedule appointments at bureaus and renew licenses online, was aimed at improving wait times across the state. During a press conference this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves and DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell touted the success of the program while also offering a look at further improvements.
Oct 12, 2021: Y'all Politics: Governor Reeves extends COVID-related State of Emergency another 30 days
On Monday afternoon, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, announced the extension of the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 for an additional 30 days.
Oct 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Ballot initiative fix not likely to occur during 2021 special session
Chairs of both the House and Senate Constitution committees said they would prefer to take up the issue of reinstating the initiative process in January when the new session begins. Reeves is expected to call a special session to allow the Legislature to address legalizing medical marijuana.
Oct 11, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Critical race theory a 'threat'? What new Mississippi report says and why you should care.
Republican candidates in Mississippi and across the U.S. have been raising money for months by promising to ban teaching of critical race theory. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn both made that pledge a central theme of their stump speeches several weeks ago at the Neshoba County Fair.
May 27, 2020: Mississippi Center For Public Policy: ALL BUSINESSES TO REOPEN MONDAY WHEN SAFER AT HOME ORDER EXPIRES
Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that the remaining closed businesses in Mississippi will be able to reopen on Monday, June 1 when the ‘Safer at Home’ order expires.
“On June 1, there will be no more closures,” Reeves said. “There will still be health and safety guidelines—but our Safer at Home order will expire, and Mississippi will be open for business. We must do everything in our power to prevent economic catastrophe. That means trusting you to protect your family, while allowing Mississippians to earn a living.”
Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that the remaining closed businesses in Mississippi will be able to reopen on Monday, June 1 when the ‘Safer at Home’ order expires.
“On June 1, there will be no more closures,” Reeves said. “There will still be health and safety guidelines—but our Safer at Home order will expire, and Mississippi will be open for business. We must do everything in our power to prevent economic catastrophe. That means trusting you to protect your family, while allowing Mississippians to earn a living.”
April 21, 2021: Mississippi Today: Mayor Lumumba: ‘Paternalistic, racist’ Legislature failed to help Jackson despite having extra billions
Mississippi Today: Do you meet directly with the legislative leadership and governor?
Lumumba: I do. I have met with the lieutenant governor … I’ve met with Speaker (Philip) Gunn … I cannot report that I’ve ever had a negative interaction with Speaker Gunn. I don’t know what his position is by and large towards the city of Jackson, but I’ve never had a negative experience with him. I do not meet frequently with the governor at all. I desire more interaction with the governor. I’ve definitely met 10 times as much with former Gov. Bryant than I do with Gov. Reeves. And you know, we’re the largest city in Mississippi, and there’s no reason, you know, that we shouldn’t be sitting down and having discussions. We’ve reached out several times.
Mississippi Today: Do you meet directly with the legislative leadership and governor?
Lumumba: I do. I have met with the lieutenant governor … I’ve met with Speaker (Philip) Gunn … I cannot report that I’ve ever had a negative interaction with Speaker Gunn. I don’t know what his position is by and large towards the city of Jackson, but I’ve never had a negative experience with him. I do not meet frequently with the governor at all. I desire more interaction with the governor. I’ve definitely met 10 times as much with former Gov. Bryant than I do with Gov. Reeves. And you know, we’re the largest city in Mississippi, and there’s no reason, you know, that we shouldn’t be sitting down and having discussions. We’ve reached out several times.
Mar 31, 2021: Politico: How a ‘Radical’ Southern Mayor Ran Up Against Reality
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he and Lumumba have a good working relationship. But Reeves says the state already invests plenty in Jackson, and that it’s up to the city to better manage its finances. “We want to be helpful. We want to do our part,” Reeves said in an interview at the governor’s mansion. He also said the city should fix its water billing issues before raising taxes: “They understand now that they have to get that fixed long before the request of asking other taxpayers throughout the state or other taxpayers throughout the nation to bail out the Jackson water system.”
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he and Lumumba have a good working relationship. But Reeves says the state already invests plenty in Jackson, and that it’s up to the city to better manage its finances. “We want to be helpful. We want to do our part,” Reeves said in an interview at the governor’s mansion. He also said the city should fix its water billing issues before raising taxes: “They understand now that they have to get that fixed long before the request of asking other taxpayers throughout the state or other taxpayers throughout the nation to bail out the Jackson water system.”
Mar 19, 2021: Fox News: Gov. Reeves: Mississippi Fairness Act will 'protect young girls'
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, R., pushed back against President Biden’s executive order calling on schools to allow students to participate in sports under their chosen gender, telling "America Reports" legislators made a "smart, well-intentioned decision" by passing the Mississippi Fairness Act.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, R., pushed back against President Biden’s executive order calling on schools to allow students to participate in sports under their chosen gender, telling "America Reports" legislators made a "smart, well-intentioned decision" by passing the Mississippi Fairness Act.
Oct 9, 2016: WLBT: Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant sticks with Trump
Republican Lt Gov. Tate Reeves said Saturday on Twitter that Trump's remarks about women are "reprehensible and outside the bounds of decency."
Reeves said he hopes Trump's apology is sincere.
Republican Lt Gov. Tate Reeves said Saturday on Twitter that Trump's remarks about women are "reprehensible and outside the bounds of decency."
Reeves said he hopes Trump's apology is sincere.
Oct 9, 2016: Sun Herald: Mississippi voters approved a lottery 24 years ago, so where is it?
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told the newspaper his decision on a state lottery would depend on whether it would bring in new money or take money from sales taxes and casinos.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told the newspaper his decision on a state lottery would depend on whether it would bring in new money or take money from sales taxes and casinos.
Sept 24, 2021; Hattiesburg American: State leaders want a special session to address COVID relief and medical marijuana
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn said Friday they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special legislative session to address COVID-19 relief and legalizing medical marijuana.
Sept 23, 2021: Y'all Politics: Gunn talks medical marijuana specifics and other items he’d like to see in a special session
“When the House and Senate and the Legislature reaches a consensus I’m willing to look at it and call a special session and we aren’t quite there yet,” said Reeves on Wednesday.
Sept 21, 2021: Y'all Politics: State Senator McDaniel: Medicaid expansion is not the answer
I agree with Governor Tate Reeves and will not support an expansion of the federal-state program. Instead, I believe the Legislature must reform Medicaid, and we should do it by not growing the size of government.
Nevertheless, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann refuses to rule out an expansion of Medicaid. Based on his public statements, he supports more significant government involvement in healthcare matters, departing from traditional GOP beliefs. In particular, most Republican voters disagree with Hosemann’s support for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn said Friday they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special legislative session to address COVID-19 relief and legalizing medical marijuana.
Sept 23, 2021: Y'all Politics: Gunn talks medical marijuana specifics and other items he’d like to see in a special session
“When the House and Senate and the Legislature reaches a consensus I’m willing to look at it and call a special session and we aren’t quite there yet,” said Reeves on Wednesday.
Sept 21, 2021: Y'all Politics: State Senator McDaniel: Medicaid expansion is not the answer
I agree with Governor Tate Reeves and will not support an expansion of the federal-state program. Instead, I believe the Legislature must reform Medicaid, and we should do it by not growing the size of government.
Nevertheless, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann refuses to rule out an expansion of Medicaid. Based on his public statements, he supports more significant government involvement in healthcare matters, departing from traditional GOP beliefs. In particular, most Republican voters disagree with Hosemann’s support for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
June 26, 2016: MBJ: Hood, Reeves could headline 2019 governor’s race
The closing weeks of June have brought the first previews of what could be Mississippi’s 2019 race for governor — Jim Hood versus Tate Reeves.
The closing weeks of June have brought the first previews of what could be Mississippi’s 2019 race for governor — Jim Hood versus Tate Reeves.
May 13, 2016: Morning Valley Star: Mississippi gov: Defy US guidance on transgender students
Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves criticized the federal guidance on treatment of transgender students but stopped short of calling for defiance.
Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves criticized the federal guidance on treatment of transgender students but stopped short of calling for defiance.
May 12, 2016: jackson Free Press: Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Medicaid Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Twitter that the governor signed the bill and thanked him for "banning any state funds from being spent by Planned Parenthood."
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Twitter that the governor signed the bill and thanked him for "banning any state funds from being spent by Planned Parenthood."
May 11, 2016: WXXV: Lt. Governor Tate Reeves on Budget Woes
State lawmakers now face a $56.8 million challenge after a staff error over-projected the state budget. News 25’s Kristen Durand asked Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves about the shortfall.
State lawmakers now face a $56.8 million challenge after a staff error over-projected the state budget. News 25’s Kristen Durand asked Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves about the shortfall.
May 10, 2016: MBJ: More budget turbulence: State short $59.8M for FY18
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn set off the newest fiscal alarm Tuesday with a joint statement that a staff error overestimated revenues by $56.8 million during the FY2017 budget negotiations, “This error has no impact on the current year budget,” Reeves and Gunn said, though they made no mention of the hole it likely will leave in the following year’s budget.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn set off the newest fiscal alarm Tuesday with a joint statement that a staff error overestimated revenues by $56.8 million during the FY2017 budget negotiations, “This error has no impact on the current year budget,” Reeves and Gunn said, though they made no mention of the hole it likely will leave in the following year’s budget.
Apr 28, 2016: Columbus Dispatch: Wyatt Emmerich: Some things the Legislature got right
True job growth will come naturally if our state creates a positive, fair business climate and invests in basic infrastructure. The free market works. Gradually repealing the franchise tax is a step in the right direction. Kudos to Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
True job growth will come naturally if our state creates a positive, fair business climate and invests in basic infrastructure. The free market works. Gradually repealing the franchise tax is a step in the right direction. Kudos to Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Apr 28, 2016: MBJ: State’s failure to refill prepaid college fund, tapping of abandoned property fund worry Treasurer
The other trouble spot is the taking of $14 million from the state’s Abandoned Property Fund. She cited this transfer of money that does not actually belong to the state in a strongly worded letter to Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood. The letter criticized an “abuse of state bond authority” by legislators in framing the 2016 bond issue.
The other trouble spot is the taking of $14 million from the state’s Abandoned Property Fund. She cited this transfer of money that does not actually belong to the state in a strongly worded letter to Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood. The letter criticized an “abuse of state bond authority” by legislators in framing the 2016 bond issue.
Apr 26, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi lawmakers cut funding for women's commission
Lt. Tate Reeves' assistant Laura Hipp is a member of the committee.
Lt. Tate Reeves' assistant Laura Hipp is a member of the committee.
Apr 24, 2016: Meridan Star: jacob serves as page
Chloe Jacob of Meridian recently served as a page for the Lieutenant Governor's Office in the Mississippi State Senate. Jacob, who is pictured with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, is the daughter of Bill and Amy Jacob and attends Lamar School.
Chloe Jacob of Meridian recently served as a page for the Lieutenant Governor's Office in the Mississippi State Senate. Jacob, who is pictured with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, is the daughter of Bill and Amy Jacob and attends Lamar School.
Apr 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Pass a Slim Budget, Substantial Tax Cut, Slash Social Services
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves praised the tax cut bill's passage.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves praised the tax cut bill's passage.
Apr 18, 2016: Magee News: TAXPAYER PAY RAISE ACT HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today Mississippi taxpayers are one step closer to seeing meaningful tax relief under legislation passed by the Senate today. The Taxpayer Pay Raise Act provides a $415 million tax cut over the next decade.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today Mississippi taxpayers are one step closer to seeing meaningful tax relief under legislation passed by the Senate today. The Taxpayer Pay Raise Act provides a $415 million tax cut over the next decade.
Mar 31, 2016: CNN: Mississippi's religious freedom bill: Not discriminatory or 'one of the worst'?
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, provided the station a statement: "This bill simply protects those individuals from government interference when practicing their religious beliefs."
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, provided the station a statement: "This bill simply protects those individuals from government interference when practicing their religious beliefs."
Mar 29, 2016: NRA: Mississippi: Senate Approves NRA-Backed Permitless Carry Expansion
NRA-ILA would like to thank Senate and House leaders, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves (R) and Speaker Philip Gunn (R), as well as the sponsor, state Rep. Andy Gipson (R-Braxton), and key committee chairman state Sen. Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport), for their leadership on this important bill. Please send them a quick note of thanks for their key support.
NRA-ILA would like to thank Senate and House leaders, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves (R) and Speaker Philip Gunn (R), as well as the sponsor, state Rep. Andy Gipson (R-Braxton), and key committee chairman state Sen. Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport), for their leadership on this important bill. Please send them a quick note of thanks for their key support.
Mar 28, 2016: Daily Journal: Proposed agency merger worries disabled community
“The consolidation of health and social service agencies is a way to reduce duplication of administrative functions to better serve the Mississippians who utilize Rehab Services, DHS and Medicaid,” said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in a written statement on Friday. “The state needs to focus its resources on the actual services in the community not bureaucracy in Jackson.”
“The consolidation of health and social service agencies is a way to reduce duplication of administrative functions to better serve the Mississippians who utilize Rehab Services, DHS and Medicaid,” said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in a written statement on Friday. “The state needs to focus its resources on the actual services in the community not bureaucracy in Jackson.”
Mar 24, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Legislature approves appointed school superintendents
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said: "Of all the education reforms the Legislature has passed, appointing superintendents brings Mississippi in line with excellent school districts across the nation and can lead to higher levels of student achievement. Chairman Tollison and I have championed this bill for many years, and I appreciate the House for acting upon it."
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said: "Of all the education reforms the Legislature has passed, appointing superintendents brings Mississippi in line with excellent school districts across the nation and can lead to higher levels of student achievement. Chairman Tollison and I have championed this bill for many years, and I appreciate the House for acting upon it."
Mar 22, 2016: Daily Journal: PSC official says taxes not too high for state companies
But Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said eliminating the franchise tax will help spur the state’s economy.
“As a Republican, I believe the state’s fiscal policy should encourage investment and long-term economic growth, and we do that by allowing the taxpayer to keep more of their hard-earned dollars,” Reeves said Monday in a news release.
But Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said eliminating the franchise tax will help spur the state’s economy.
“As a Republican, I believe the state’s fiscal policy should encourage investment and long-term economic growth, and we do that by allowing the taxpayer to keep more of their hard-earned dollars,” Reeves said Monday in a news release.
Mar 20, 2016: Sun Herald: Possible MAEP revisions to be hammered out by handful of legislators
The possible changes to the MAEP could include Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' proposal to provide the amount of funds needed to operate A and B schools instead of C schools. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, basing the funding formula on the cost to operate typical A and B schools instead of C schools would reduce the annual appropriations to the local school districts by about $80 million.
The possible changes to the MAEP could include Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' proposal to provide the amount of funds needed to operate A and B schools instead of C schools. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, basing the funding formula on the cost to operate typical A and B schools instead of C schools would reduce the annual appropriations to the local school districts by about $80 million.
Mar 17, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Anti-vaccine group wages social media war on lawmakers
The group is posting lawmakers' and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' cell phone numbers on its Facebook site and urging people to hit their phones with calls and texts. It appears people are blowing up the lawmakers' phones with messages and calls, some not particularly nice.
The group is posting lawmakers' and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' cell phone numbers on its Facebook site and urging people to hit their phones with calls and texts. It appears people are blowing up the lawmakers' phones with messages and calls, some not particularly nice.
Mar 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: SUNSHINE WEEK: Top Mississippi Lawmakers: Email, Schedule Not for Public
Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, R-Newton, sent a letter to the AP to deny the request for Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' schedule and email. Burton noted that state law says the Mississippi Senate may regulate public access to its records. He wrote that under that law, the Senate Rules Committee many years ago adopted a policy restricting public access to records of the lieutenant governor, an office that is both executive and legislative.
Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, R-Newton, sent a letter to the AP to deny the request for Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' schedule and email. Burton noted that state law says the Mississippi Senate may regulate public access to its records. He wrote that under that law, the Senate Rules Committee many years ago adopted a policy restricting public access to records of the lieutenant governor, an office that is both executive and legislative.
Mar 11, 2016: Daily Journal: Tax cut proposal passes Senate
But Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says economic growth spurred by the tax cuts will more than offset the lost revenue.
But Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says economic growth spurred by the tax cuts will more than offset the lost revenue.
Mar 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: $577M tax cut plan passed by Senate committee
The Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 2858. The bill, authored by Finance Chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and supported by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, is similar to a plan that lawmakers failed to pass last year to phase out the corporate franchise tax and give individuals a break.
The Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 2858. The bill, authored by Finance Chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and supported by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, is similar to a plan that lawmakers failed to pass last year to phase out the corporate franchise tax and give individuals a break.
Mar 8, 2016: WAPT: Mississippi not included in Super Tuesday
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann led last year’s measure to move the primary up arguing that the state is losing millions in advertising dollars. It passed in the House, but failed in the Senate. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ office said a lot of senators were worried that the state would be overlooked by presidential candidates if it were grouped with other states in Super Tuesday.
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann led last year’s measure to move the primary up arguing that the state is losing millions in advertising dollars. It passed in the House, but failed in the Senate. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ office said a lot of senators were worried that the state would be overlooked by presidential candidates if it were grouped with other states in Super Tuesday.
Mar 3, 2016: Sun Herald: One more time! BP money is for the Mississippi Coast
Just ask Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who opposes the bill and has the power to kill it in the Senate. We suggest he kill it three times, then bury it just to be sure.
Just ask Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who opposes the bill and has the power to kill it in the Senate. We suggest he kill it three times, then bury it just to be sure.
Mar 2, 2016: WREG: Mississippi Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood
The Mississippi Senate voted Wednesday to defund Planned Parenthood and prevent it from receiving taxpayer dollars, according to the Office of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
The Mississippi Senate voted Wednesday to defund Planned Parenthood and prevent it from receiving taxpayer dollars, according to the Office of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Senate Bill passes, Lumberton School District could consolidate
“The Mississippi Senate consolidated the administration of nine school districts, allowing the newly formed entities to eliminate duplicate services and direct more tax dollars into the classroom,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday in a press release.
“The Mississippi Senate consolidated the administration of nine school districts, allowing the newly formed entities to eliminate duplicate services and direct more tax dollars into the classroom,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday in a press release.
Feb 10, 2016: WTVA: Bill requiring appointed superintendents passes senate commitee
The Senate Education Committee today passed legislation improving the governance of school districts through appointed superintendents, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Senate Bill 2438 moves to the full Senate for consideration.
The Senate Education Committee today passed legislation improving the governance of school districts through appointed superintendents, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Senate Bill 2438 moves to the full Senate for consideration.
Jan 26, 2016: WJTV: Mississippi School Choice Rally held at State Capitol
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said they fully support MS School Choice.
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said they fully support MS School Choice.
Jan 25, 2016: Gulf Live: Local state senators appointed to committee chairman posts
Several local state senators have been appointed to leaderships posts on various committees, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves office announced Monday.
Several local state senators have been appointed to leaderships posts on various committees, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves office announced Monday.
Jan 13, 2016: Jackson Free Press: GOP, Dems Marking Territory
If the event was a high school graduation, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves was the student-body president who used his time to outline his legislative priorities for education by "focusing on what's best for children and not adults."
If the event was a high school graduation, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves was the student-body president who used his time to outline his legislative priorities for education by "focusing on what's best for children and not adults."
Jan 7, 2016: Daily Journal: BOBBY HARRISON: Changes to MAEP formula will prove difficult
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said recently that it would be foolish not to study and consider changes to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, which provides the state’s share of the basics to operate local school districts.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said recently that it would be foolish not to study and consider changes to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, which provides the state’s share of the basics to operate local school districts.
Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
On the Senate side, with the support of Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, the Senate elected Republican Senator Terry C. Burton of Newton as the new president pro-tempore.
On the Senate side, with the support of Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, the Senate elected Republican Senator Terry C. Burton of Newton as the new president pro-tempore.
Jan 5, 2016: WTVA: Senate panel to to hear election challenge in District 37
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is naming a five-member committee to hear Republican Melanie Sojourner's challenge to Democrat Bob Dearing's victory in state Senate District 37, which covers all of Franklin County and parts of Adams, Amite and Pike counties.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is naming a five-member committee to hear Republican Melanie Sojourner's challenge to Democrat Bob Dearing's victory in state Senate District 37, which covers all of Franklin County and parts of Adams, Amite and Pike counties.
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
New lawmakers were sworn in, and there was unanimous consensus in the state Senate on the president pro-tem — the person next in line to Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves — and the leadership positions in the House of Representatives.
New lawmakers were sworn in, and there was unanimous consensus in the state Senate on the president pro-tem — the person next in line to Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves — and the leadership positions in the House of Representatives.
Jan 4, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi leaders insist on tying tax cuts to new roads, bridge taxes
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves promised to carefully consider the proposals but has not publicly said his support, if given, would be conditioned on corresponding tax cuts. Reeves, who presides over the Senate, led an unsuccessful effort last year to phase out the state’s 2.5 percent franchise tax on business assets and is expected to try again this year. He will get help from Bryant and Republican legislative leaders who say phasing out the tax is a priority of the 2016 session.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves promised to carefully consider the proposals but has not publicly said his support, if given, would be conditioned on corresponding tax cuts. Reeves, who presides over the Senate, led an unsuccessful effort last year to phase out the state’s 2.5 percent franchise tax on business assets and is expected to try again this year. He will get help from Bryant and Republican legislative leaders who say phasing out the tax is a priority of the 2016 session.
Jan 3, 2016: Natchez Democrat: Dearing, Sojourner eyeing District 37 seat
Once the Legislature is convened, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will appoint a committee of five to hear Sojourner’s challenge. The appointees will come from each of the state’s four congressional districts, as well as one at-large candidate.
Once the Legislature is convened, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will appoint a committee of five to hear Sojourner’s challenge. The appointees will come from each of the state’s four congressional districts, as well as one at-large candidate.
Dec 20, 2015: MBJ: BILL CRAWFORD — Republicans using la la land economics to justify tax cuts
“Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and legislative leaders approved a $6.19 billion budget plan (last week) that cuts state spending by $101.8 million,” reported Bobby Harrison in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
“Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and legislative leaders approved a $6.19 billion budget plan (last week) that cuts state spending by $101.8 million,” reported Bobby Harrison in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
Dec 15, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Committee Slashes $40M from State Budget, Keeps School Spending Level
"Today's proposal is a starting point. As we see revenues come in over the next few months, we will be better able to see how the final budget will shape up," said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in a press release.
"Today's proposal is a starting point. As we see revenues come in over the next few months, we will be better able to see how the final budget will shape up," said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in a press release.
Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislative budget proposal would cut most budgets
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, chairman of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, said the proposal would keep the state’s rainy-day fund full at about $400 million and continue a prohibition on spending “one-time money on recurring expenses.”
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, chairman of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, said the proposal would keep the state’s rainy-day fund full at about $400 million and continue a prohibition on spending “one-time money on recurring expenses.”
Nov 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Pender: 42 vote was disaster averted, not GOP victory
So did Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: “There were a lot of really good Mississippians who worked really hard to pass Initiative 42 … because they believe in public education. … We need to get on the same page.”
So did Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: “There were a lot of really good Mississippians who worked really hard to pass Initiative 42 … because they believe in public education. … We need to get on the same page.”
Nov 4, 2015: WTOK: GOP Leaders Could Revamp School Funding Plans
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn said in separate interviews Wednesday that they're willing to put more money into efficient school systems that demonstrate strong academic performance.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn said in separate interviews Wednesday that they're willing to put more money into efficient school systems that demonstrate strong academic performance.
Oct 22, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi GOP's `Fab Four' say Initiative 42 bad for state, bad for education
It's a rare -- if not unprecedented -- occurrence for Mississippi's top Republicans -- Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and state GOP chairman Joseph Nosef -- to appear at a joint press conference.
It's a rare -- if not unprecedented -- occurrence for Mississippi's top Republicans -- Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and state GOP chairman Joseph Nosef -- to appear at a joint press conference.
Oct 10, 2015: Gulf Live: School-funding initiative backers keep outraising opponents
Chipping in $10,000 apiece were the campaign committees of four top Republicans — Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson of Poplarville.
Chipping in $10,000 apiece were the campaign committees of four top Republicans — Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson of Poplarville.
Oct 9, 2015: MyFox Memphis: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Tate Reeves: Raised $1.7 million. Spent $598,398. Cash on hand $3.5 million.
Republican incumbent Tate Reeves: Raised $1.7 million. Spent $598,398. Cash on hand $3.5 million.
Oct 2, 2015: Vicksburg Post: TanTec still running strong after 10 months
Flach, who oversees operations in the U.S., China and Vietnam, conducted a personal tour of the facility for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, state Sen. Briggs Hopson, staffers from both offices and members of the media.
Flach, who oversees operations in the U.S., China and Vietnam, conducted a personal tour of the facility for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, state Sen. Briggs Hopson, staffers from both offices and members of the media.
Sept 24, 2015: Clarion Ledger: State health department has $18.5 million deficit
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said the Legislature has provided the health department about $10 million more from the general fund over the last four years, leading him to surmise that the Legislature isn’t likely to go along with the request for an $18.5 million deficit appropriation.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said the Legislature has provided the health department about $10 million more from the general fund over the last four years, leading him to surmise that the Legislature isn’t likely to go along with the request for an $18.5 million deficit appropriation.
Sept 5, 2015: Washington Times: 2 businessmen chosen for Mississippi contract review board
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed two businessmen to a new Personal Service Contract Review Board that will examine state spending.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed two businessmen to a new Personal Service Contract Review Board that will examine state spending.
Sept 4, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi Board of Education nominee has federal, state policy background
Jason Dean, 41, of Madison, was chosen for the nine-member board by Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Jason Dean, 41, of Madison, was chosen for the nine-member board by Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Aug 31, 2015: Daily Journal: UPDATE: Gunn, Reeves cite law, legislative rules in not releasing correspondence
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, citing legislative rules, are not releasing any correspondence from their offices regarding their opposition to the the citizen-sponsored Initiative 42, which is designed to enhance the state’s commitment to public education
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, citing legislative rules, are not releasing any correspondence from their offices regarding their opposition to the the citizen-sponsored Initiative 42, which is designed to enhance the state’s commitment to public education
Aug 20, 2015: WXXV: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves Look Back on Katrina
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves was state treasurer at the time and remembers discussing recovery plans with Governor Haley Barbour.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves was state treasurer at the time and remembers discussing recovery plans with Governor Haley Barbour.
Aug 4, 2015: Forbes: Scheme to Take Education Funding Authority From Legislators Spells Trouble For Mississippi Taxpayers
“Removing education policy and funding decisions from the people we elect and giving it to one judge in Hinds County is not only very poor public policy, it could prove dangerous,” said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves (R). “If Initiative 42 passes, the trial lawyers and bureaucrats win and the students who depend on accountability in our public schools lose.”
“Removing education policy and funding decisions from the people we elect and giving it to one judge in Hinds County is not only very poor public policy, it could prove dangerous,” said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves (R). “If Initiative 42 passes, the trial lawyers and bureaucrats win and the students who depend on accountability in our public schools lose.”
Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves each pushed aside one candidate who had spent little money, while Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Auditor Stacey Pickering and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney defeated challengers who criticized their performance in office.
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves each pushed aside one candidate who had spent little money, while Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Auditor Stacey Pickering and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney defeated challengers who criticized their performance in office.
Aug 2, 2015: WLOX: In his own words: Tate Reeves
Aug 1, 2015: Farm Press: Lt. Gov. Reeves sees water conservation efforts in the Delta
Lt. Gov.Tate Reeves, who is a candidate for re-election this year, recently toured agricultural conservation efforts in the Mississippi Delta, where increased pumping for irrigation has caused drawdowns in the region’s alluvial aquifer.
Lt. Gov.Tate Reeves, who is a candidate for re-election this year, recently toured agricultural conservation efforts in the Mississippi Delta, where increased pumping for irrigation has caused drawdowns in the region’s alluvial aquifer.
July 16, 2015: AP: Most Miss. incumbents continue with campaign cash advantage
The three candidates reporting the most campaign cash on hand are Republican incumbents - Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves with $3 million, Gov. Phil Bryant with $2.8 million and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann with $1.1 million.
The three candidates reporting the most campaign cash on hand are Republican incumbents - Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves with $3 million, Gov. Phil Bryant with $2.8 million and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann with $1.1 million.
June 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmaker: State could stop marriage licenses altogether
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves decried the ruling as "overreach of the federal government" that has expanded under the Obama Administration from the executive to the judicial branches.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves decried the ruling as "overreach of the federal government" that has expanded under the Obama Administration from the executive to the judicial branches.
June 24, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Wicker: Remove Confederate sign from Mississippi flag
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, both Republicans, said this week that voters reaffirmed the flag design 14 years ago, and they accept that.
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, both Republicans, said this week that voters reaffirmed the flag design 14 years ago, and they accept that.
June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Tate Reeves: Raised $558,559. Spent $282,569. Cash on hand $2.6 million.
Republican incumbent Tate Reeves: Raised $558,559. Spent $282,569. Cash on hand $2.6 million.
June 11, 2015: WTOK: Most Incumbents Ahead of Challengers in Fundraising
Three Republican incumbents have more than a million dollars cash on hand: Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
Three Republican incumbents have more than a million dollars cash on hand: Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
May 20, 2015: EdFly: Education, a Lt. Governor and the Future of Mississippi Students
As legislative sessions wind down across the nation, some leaders remain focused on improving education in their states for the long haul. Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is one such leader. Last week the Vicksburg Post reported on his recent conversation about the importance of education for the future of his state. Read the excerpt below to learn what Lt. Gov. Reeves has to say about grading schools and Mississippi’s new focus on K-3 reading.
As legislative sessions wind down across the nation, some leaders remain focused on improving education in their states for the long haul. Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is one such leader. Last week the Vicksburg Post reported on his recent conversation about the importance of education for the future of his state. Read the excerpt below to learn what Lt. Gov. Reeves has to say about grading schools and Mississippi’s new focus on K-3 reading.
May 16, 2015: Sun Herald: PAUL HAMPTON: Endorsement could come back to haunt Palazzo
I doubt Gov. Phil Bryant or Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will feel much pain over their ill-fated endorsements of Windy Swetman in the Biloxi mayoral election.
I doubt Gov. Phil Bryant or Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will feel much pain over their ill-fated endorsements of Windy Swetman in the Biloxi mayoral election.
May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves raised $276,101. He now posts over $2.4 million cash-on-hand. His Republican primary opponent, Libertarian opponent, Reform opponent and one of his Democratic opponents all failed to file reports. Democrat Tim Johnson, a former state senator and Elvis impersonator, reported raising $41,525 with $27,551 cash-on-hand. Of that, $25,000 was loan Johnson made to his campaign.
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves raised $276,101. He now posts over $2.4 million cash-on-hand. His Republican primary opponent, Libertarian opponent, Reform opponent and one of his Democratic opponents all failed to file reports. Democrat Tim Johnson, a former state senator and Elvis impersonator, reported raising $41,525 with $27,551 cash-on-hand. Of that, $25,000 was loan Johnson made to his campaign.
May 8, 2015: Tate Reeves for Lt Governor Expense Report
May 3, 2015: WLOX: Lt. Gov. Speaks about Spice Issue
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he is proactive in finding solutions to this problem. He says the problem is a growing concern to those on the state level. He says they will look at ways to limit its accessibility to help curb this issue.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he is proactive in finding solutions to this problem. He says the problem is a growing concern to those on the state level. He says they will look at ways to limit its accessibility to help curb this issue.
Apr 27, 2015: Jackson Free Press: More Fallout Over MAEP Funding Court Battle
Taxpayers across Mississippi should be deeply concerned that one judge in Hinds County could have the last word in how to spend billions of tax dollars," Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and his counterpart Speaker Philip Gunn said in a join statement released on Friday.
Taxpayers across Mississippi should be deeply concerned that one judge in Hinds County could have the last word in how to spend billions of tax dollars," Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and his counterpart Speaker Philip Gunn said in a join statement released on Friday.
Apr 23, 2015: WLOX: Lt. Gov. Reeves tours under-construction Jackson County jail
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Board of Supervisors received a visit from Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves Thursday.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Board of Supervisors received a visit from Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves Thursday.
Apr 24, 2015: Mississippi PEP: WALTERS: A House Divided: Governor Phil Bryant Vetoes SB 2161, Lt Gov. Tate Reeves Still Lying About Common Core
Thursday was a great day in Mississippi for those who seek to end the federal Common Core education standards, Tate Reeves’ lies to the contrary, and a bad day for those who secretly support it and were doing nothing more than seeking a political gimmick during an election year.
Thursday was a great day in Mississippi for those who seek to end the federal Common Core education standards, Tate Reeves’ lies to the contrary, and a bad day for those who secretly support it and were doing nothing more than seeking a political gimmick during an election year.
Apr 21, 2015: Sea Coast Echo: Partners for Stennis honor former astronaut Fred Haise with Estess Leadership Award
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, joined by Senators Philip Moran and Angela Hill, presented Haise with a resolution from the Mississippi Senate passed during the recent legislative session.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, joined by Senators Philip Moran and Angela Hill, presented Haise with a resolution from the Mississippi Senate passed during the recent legislative session.
Apr 20, 2015: Oxford Citizen: West Oxford Loop launch celebrated
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said, “We believe in small government, and that’s something I’m proud of, but we also believe in responsible government.” Government’s role, he said, “is to create an environment which encourages those in the private sector to invest capital and create jobs. Obviously, a vital and crucial part of creating that environment that invites job growth and private-sector capital investment is ensuring that we have public infrastructure in place that can handle that economic growth.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said, “We believe in small government, and that’s something I’m proud of, but we also believe in responsible government.” Government’s role, he said, “is to create an environment which encourages those in the private sector to invest capital and create jobs. Obviously, a vital and crucial part of creating that environment that invites job growth and private-sector capital investment is ensuring that we have public infrastructure in place that can handle that economic growth.
Apr 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Issues stacking up for potential special session
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves wants another shot at passing his proposal to phase out the corporate franchise tax and provide breaks for small businesses and individuals.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves wants another shot at passing his proposal to phase out the corporate franchise tax and provide breaks for small businesses and individuals.
Apr 3, 2015: Hotty Toddy: Mississippi Legislators Approve Three Million for West Oxford Loop Expansion
He shared his appreciation further: “Without the support of Speaker Philip Gunn and Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, this would not have happened. We also appreciate the support of Ole Miss on this project.
He shared his appreciation further: “Without the support of Speaker Philip Gunn and Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, this would not have happened. We also appreciate the support of Ole Miss on this project.
Mar 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislative fear and loathing over borrowing for projects]
The state House reluctantly and narrowly on Monday approved a measure to borrow $250 million for projects statewide, with some accusing Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and the Senate of dictating what projects were chosen.
The state House reluctantly and narrowly on Monday approved a measure to borrow $250 million for projects statewide, with some accusing Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and the Senate of dictating what projects were chosen.
Mar 26, 2015: MPB: REVISED BUDGET ESTIMATE MEANS MORE MONEY FOR STATE PROGRAMS
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves says a majority of the new money will go towards education.
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves says a majority of the new money will go towards education.
Mar 24, 2015: Watchdog Mississippi: Mississippi Legislature strikes out on tax cuts
Before this year’s session, both Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves made loud noises about the need for some sort of tax relief.
Before this year’s session, both Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves made loud noises about the need for some sort of tax relief.
Mar 23, 2015: Y'all Politics: Sen. Wiggins expects he and Sen. Collins to be Senate negotiators on hospital transparency bill
Wiggins said he expects Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves to appoint him and Sen. Nancy Adams Collins, the chairwoman of the Accountability, Transparency and Efficiency Committee, to negotiate for the Senate.
Wiggins said he expects Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves to appoint him and Sen. Nancy Adams Collins, the chairwoman of the Accountability, Transparency and Efficiency Committee, to negotiate for the Senate.
Mar 20, 2015: Weidie Report: Transparency Test for House Speaker Philip Gunn
Now the wait is on for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn to appoint conferees to determine the final fate of SB 2407.
Now the wait is on for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn to appoint conferees to determine the final fate of SB 2407.
Mar 16, 2015: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political Establishment: Who us, worried? We’re not worried. Do we look worried?
If these statewide leaders are ALL pro-gun then why was Lt. Governor Tate Reeves among the first to use tragedies in other states as a means to introduce restrictions on the Second Amendment here in Mississippi? If they are ALL anti-tax, then why did Reeves not support the repeal of the franchise tax until an election year, a bill that was introduced by McDaniel way back in 2009?
If these statewide leaders are ALL pro-gun then why was Lt. Governor Tate Reeves among the first to use tragedies in other states as a means to introduce restrictions on the Second Amendment here in Mississippi? If they are ALL anti-tax, then why did Reeves not support the repeal of the franchise tax until an election year, a bill that was introduced by McDaniel way back in 2009?
Mar 16, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Reeves floats tax cut compromise
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday announced a tax cut compromise, aimed at reconciling competing Senate and House proposals.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday announced a tax cut compromise, aimed at reconciling competing Senate and House proposals.
Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
Nearly two years ago, the newly formed Mississippi Senate Conservative Coalition was preparing to make life uncomfortable for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a fellow Republican whom the coalition's leaders viewed as too willing to work across party lines.
Nearly two years ago, the newly formed Mississippi Senate Conservative Coalition was preparing to make life uncomfortable for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a fellow Republican whom the coalition's leaders viewed as too willing to work across party lines.
Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For Lieutenant Governor: incumbent Tate Reeves of Rankin and Alisha Nelson McElhenney of Jackson, Republicans; and Jelanie Barr of Greenwood, and Tim Johnson of Madison, both Democrats.
For Lieutenant Governor: incumbent Tate Reeves of Rankin and Alisha Nelson McElhenney of Jackson, Republicans; and Jelanie Barr of Greenwood, and Tim Johnson of Madison, both Democrats.
Feb 24, 2015: Sun Herald: Differing tax cut plans advance in Mississippi House, Senate
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ $382 million tax-cut proposal was big, until fellow Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn rolled out his own $1.7 billion plan to eliminate Mississippi’s personal income tax.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ $382 million tax-cut proposal was big, until fellow Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn rolled out his own $1.7 billion plan to eliminate Mississippi’s personal income tax.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Feb 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: House approves $106M increase to MAEP
That's versus the $110 million increase pitched by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and the $52.7 million increase proposed by Gov. Phil Bryant. Bryant made his MAEP budget request before recent estimates showing increases in state revenues.
That's versus the $110 million increase pitched by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and the $52.7 million increase proposed by Gov. Phil Bryant. Bryant made his MAEP budget request before recent estimates showing increases in state revenues.
Feb 17, 2015: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel 'absolutely' pondering run for Lt. Gov.
A spokesman for state Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville, says McDaniel is "absolutely thinking about it" on challenging incumbent Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in the GOP primary.
A spokesman for state Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville, says McDaniel is "absolutely thinking about it" on challenging incumbent Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves in the GOP primary.
Feb 11, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi Senate passes bill to nix vehicle-safety inspection
Senators on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal the requirement that vehicle owners get a $5 safety inspection each year. It got a push from Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who endorsed the measure for the first time this year.
Senators on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal the requirement that vehicle owners get a $5 safety inspection each year. It got a push from Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who endorsed the measure for the first time this year.
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January 10, 2023: New York Times:
The Elections That Will Matter in 2023 Mississippi governorGov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, is running for a second term. But the advantage of incumbency and a substantial campaign fund may not be enough to stop a primary challenge, especially with his job approval numbers among the lowest of the nation’s governors. Jan 3, 2023: Reeves files qualifying papers to run for a second four-year term.
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Dec 8, 2022: Reeves tweeted: No country can survive if it raises its children to despise the inherent values upon which it was founded. That’s why I propose creating a Patriotic Education Fund to advance the study of accurate American history in Mississippi.
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October 16, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Gov. Tate Reeves criticizes Jackson mayor on handling of water crisis. Lumumba fires back
"We have been told by city officials that the Mayor of Jackson is planning to functionally end the city’s cooperation with the Unified Command Structure — the team that has been keeping Jackson water stable — by refusing to participate in the process of selecting a water operator alongside federal and state water experts as the Biden Administration repeatedly asked to be done," the governor's office stated in a press release Monday afternoon.
"We have been told by city officials that the Mayor of Jackson is planning to functionally end the city’s cooperation with the Unified Command Structure — the team that has been keeping Jackson water stable — by refusing to participate in the process of selecting a water operator alongside federal and state water experts as the Biden Administration repeatedly asked to be done," the governor's office stated in a press release Monday afternoon.
September 16, 2022: Daily Beast: Mississippi Guv Insults Water-Starved City of Jackson
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves took a swing Friday at the capital city of Jackson—where he lives and which went weeks without clean water. Addressing a crowd in Hattiesburg, the Republican said it was “as always, a great day to not be in Jackson.” The snide remark came as Reeves and city officials point fingers over who is to blame for the water crisis that left that predominately Black community hunting for clean water to drink, cook with, and bathe in for seven weeks. A boil-water notice was lifted on Thursday.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves took a swing Friday at the capital city of Jackson—where he lives and which went weeks without clean water. Addressing a crowd in Hattiesburg, the Republican said it was “as always, a great day to not be in Jackson.” The snide remark came as Reeves and city officials point fingers over who is to blame for the water crisis that left that predominately Black community hunting for clean water to drink, cook with, and bathe in for seven weeks. A boil-water notice was lifted on Thursday.
May 8, 2022: On CNN State of the Union Jake Tapper asked Reeves: "Assuming SCOTUS overturns Roe, Mississippi will force girls & women who are victims of incest to carry the child to term. Can you explain why that is the law?" Reeves responded: "Because in 2007 the Mississippi legislature passed it"
Tapper: “Why is it acceptable to force girls who are victims of incest to carry those children to term?” Reeves: “Well, as you know, Jake, over 92% of all abortions in America are elective procedures.....When you look at the number of those [abortions] that actually involve incest, it’s less than 1%. ”
Tapper: “Why is it acceptable to force girls who are victims of incest to carry those children to term?” Reeves: “Well, as you know, Jake, over 92% of all abortions in America are elective procedures.....When you look at the number of those [abortions] that actually involve incest, it’s less than 1%. ”
2015
Feb 10, 2015: Lt. Gov. Reeves attempts to sell McDaniel’s 2009 tax cut legislation as his new idea.
The Associated Press is reporting that Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will propose eliminating the franchise tax on business capital as part of a larger package of tax cuts. Senator Chris McDaniel first began proposing elimination of the franchise tax back in 2009. |
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Feb 4, 2015: The Clarion Ledger reported that former GOPer Tim Johnson to run for Lt. Gov. as Democrat. Former state Sen. Tim Johnson of Madison will announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor as a Democrat, multiple sources with knowledge of the announcement have confirmed. Per Ledger: While Johnson will be seen as the clear underdog, Democrats having someone like Johnson on a statewide ticket could help with legislative races. It will also force Reeves to spend more money on his own re-election effort instead of putting money in legislative races.
Feb 3, 2015: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' agenda proposals, which included bringing transparency to state purchases and eliminating the vehicle inspection sticker, cleared Senate committees.
Feb 2, 2015:
The Clarion Ledger reported that the Brookhaven Tea Party doesn't believe the anti-Common Core measure backed by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is anti-Common Core enough, and it warns that it's a plot by Reeves to help enrich former Gov. Haley Barbour "cronies and his K-Street lobbying firm."
An email action alert from the Brookhaven Tea Party:
In 2010, the Misssissippi Department of Education adopted Common Core State Standards for Ms schools under less than informed circumstances. We know now what that meant. It was not written by educators, it was not tested, it was not benchmarked and it had not been completed. Would you buy ANYTHING without knowing fully well what it looked like, how it would perform, was it reliable and would it accomplish the task for which you bought it? I think not.
The Clarion Ledger reported that the Brookhaven Tea Party doesn't believe the anti-Common Core measure backed by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is anti-Common Core enough, and it warns that it's a plot by Reeves to help enrich former Gov. Haley Barbour "cronies and his K-Street lobbying firm."
An email action alert from the Brookhaven Tea Party:
In 2010, the Misssissippi Department of Education adopted Common Core State Standards for Ms schools under less than informed circumstances. We know now what that meant. It was not written by educators, it was not tested, it was not benchmarked and it had not been completed. Would you buy ANYTHING without knowing fully well what it looked like, how it would perform, was it reliable and would it accomplish the task for which you bought it? I think not.
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Reeves unveils $100K education increase
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday unveiled his plan to boost K-12 education spending by $110 million this year over last year, using nearly all of the projected growth in state revenues, but still falling short of fully funding public schools.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday unveiled his plan to boost K-12 education spending by $110 million this year over last year, using nearly all of the projected growth in state revenues, but still falling short of fully funding public schools.
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Jan 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel says Lt. Gov. is bottling up his elections bills
State Sen. Chris McDaniel on Thursday said he's introduced legislation to close Mississippi primaries and reform elections, but that Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves won't give his bills a fair shake. |
McDaniel, chairman of the Senate Elections Committee, said Reeves "double referred" his two bills – sent one to Appropriations and one to Judiciary A as well as to Elections to prevent McDaniel from taking them up or passing them from his own committee. "I believe the bills were double referred by the lieutenant governor to kill election reform in Mississippi," McDaniel said. "I believe that is his intent and its an intent the people of miss do not share." 6.13.15 |
Jan 28, 2015: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a strong supporter of a bill that could boost educational opportunities, said that number the of students with special needs who graduate high school — a rate that hovers around 22 percent — and demands action.
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Jan 28, 2015: Gulf Live: Bill to make hospital board meetings open to public heads to Senate
Legislation which would require public hospitals to hold open board meetings will soon head to the Mississippi Senate for consideration, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday. |
"We've seen the need for transparency at public hospitals with recent events on the Gulf Coast," Reeves said. "These taxpayer-supported entities should operate in the open so patients, staff and the public know the proper fiscal management practices are in place." 1.28.23 |
Jan 26, 2015: Daily Journal: Special-needs scholarships back in spotlight
Both Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves are voicing strong support for a program that would provide state funds for parents of special-needs children to pursue education options other than the public schools.
Both Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves are voicing strong support for a program that would provide state funds for parents of special-needs children to pursue education options other than the public schools.
Jan 20, 2015: NRA-ILA: Mississippi: Bills Filed in Jackson to Reduce Concealed Carry Permit Fees
This week, state Senator Terry Burton (R) filed Senate Bill 2394, NRA-supported legislation to reduce fees for both new and renewed concealed carry permits to $80 and $40, respectively. State Senator David Parker (R) also introduced a measure (Senate Bill 2226) to lower permit costs.
Application fees for Mississippi concealed carry permits are currently $100 for new permits and $50 for renewals. While these fees are set in statute, the law also provides that the applicant shall be responsible for the cost of processing fingerprint cards. This drives the actual cost of a permit up to $132 for new permits and $82 for renewals. Individuals who are on fixed incomes may be priced out of this important personal protection option, especially when you factor in the cost of training to obtain the enhanced endorsement on a carry permit.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves (R) has made this a centerpiece of his legislative agenda for the 2015 session. NRA strongly supports SB 2394 and applauds this effort to make self-defense more affordable for law-abiding Mississippians. The measure has been referred to the Senate Accountability, Efficiency & Transparency Committee.
This week, state Senator Terry Burton (R) filed Senate Bill 2394, NRA-supported legislation to reduce fees for both new and renewed concealed carry permits to $80 and $40, respectively. State Senator David Parker (R) also introduced a measure (Senate Bill 2226) to lower permit costs.
Application fees for Mississippi concealed carry permits are currently $100 for new permits and $50 for renewals. While these fees are set in statute, the law also provides that the applicant shall be responsible for the cost of processing fingerprint cards. This drives the actual cost of a permit up to $132 for new permits and $82 for renewals. Individuals who are on fixed incomes may be priced out of this important personal protection option, especially when you factor in the cost of training to obtain the enhanced endorsement on a carry permit.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves (R) has made this a centerpiece of his legislative agenda for the 2015 session. NRA strongly supports SB 2394 and applauds this effort to make self-defense more affordable for law-abiding Mississippians. The measure has been referred to the Senate Accountability, Efficiency & Transparency Committee.
Jan 16, 2015: PARCC Test Removed but Common Core Standards Remain. "It seems like we spend more time in the classroom testing than we are teaching and the PARCC assessment, the long testing certainly lead to that," says Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. He and some local school leaders agree with the withdrawal. Friday morning, the State Board of Education voted to withdraw from the assessment, also known as the Common Core Test.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said he plans to help increase education funding beyond previous years. "My goal for next year's budget is to have appropriated more money for Mississippi's public education than ever before in the history of our state," Reeves told reporters at a John C. Stennis Capitol press luncheon in late November.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said he plans to help increase education funding beyond previous years. "My goal for next year's budget is to have appropriated more money for Mississippi's public education than ever before in the history of our state," Reeves told reporters at a John C. Stennis Capitol press luncheon in late November.
Jan 4, 2015: Sun Herald: Ward set as Mississippi Senate president pro tem
"Giles has the respect of his colleagues in the Senate because they know he has the true heart of a public servant," Reeves said in a statement. "Giles is passionate about creating smart agriculture and forestry policies, protecting Mississippians' Second Amendment rights and creating good-paying jobs across this state.
"Giles has the respect of his colleagues in the Senate because they know he has the true heart of a public servant," Reeves said in a statement. "Giles is passionate about creating smart agriculture and forestry policies, protecting Mississippians' Second Amendment rights and creating good-paying jobs across this state.
Jan 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 2015 legislative agendas will garner debate
Neither Gunn nor Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves listed a tax cut as a top priority for this session, but both say they're open to such proposals and have voiced support for tax cuts over the last year as state revenue has improved.
Bryant, along with many lawmakers, is calling for reform in state contracting after the Mississippi Department of Corrections bribery scandal and federal indictment of its commissioner. Bryant created a task force to make recommendations to lawmakers and said he is again supporting a bill to make the state's contract review board a more independent oversight body, a measure that died in the Senate last year.
Neither Gunn nor Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves listed a tax cut as a top priority for this session, but both say they're open to such proposals and have voiced support for tax cuts over the last year as state revenue has improved.
Bryant, along with many lawmakers, is calling for reform in state contracting after the Mississippi Department of Corrections bribery scandal and federal indictment of its commissioner. Bryant created a task force to make recommendations to lawmakers and said he is again supporting a bill to make the state's contract review board a more independent oversight body, a measure that died in the Senate last year.
2014
Oct 3, 2014: Gulf Live reported that Mississippi's Medicaid enrollment has grown since January. Medicaid director David Dzielak (JELL-ick) told legislative budget writers Friday that the biggest reason for the enrollment increase is a new type of income calculation. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, all Republicans, oppose Medicaid expansion because they say they don't believe the federal government's promise to pay most of the expenses.
Oct 2, 2014: Clarion Ledger reported that the state AG Jim Hood would seek a dismissal of adequate education fund lawsuit. Reeves said there is no way the state can provide almost $300 million more to K-12 education unless it takes the money from colleges and universities or corrections, which would gut funding for those programs.
Sept 26, 2014: Clarion Ledger reported that a domed stadium for Jackson State would need public money.
Lt Gov Reeves said in a statement that "Mississippi taxpayers should not be asked to subsidize college athletic venues...........Our limited budget for IHL should be focused on preparing students to graduate from our universities with the job skills needed for today's economy. Across the country, college athletics are supported through private donations, ticket revenue and sponsorships."
Lt Gov Reeves said in a statement that "Mississippi taxpayers should not be asked to subsidize college athletic venues...........Our limited budget for IHL should be focused on preparing students to graduate from our universities with the job skills needed for today's economy. Across the country, college athletics are supported through private donations, ticket revenue and sponsorships."
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has drawn tea party scorn, but a challenge of him would come at peril. Reeves is a disciplined politician with name recognition who follows the playbook on political blocking and tackling. He works hard. He can raise money. He started the year with a $1.2 million war chest and has added to it lately. But depending on how the stars align, he could draw challengers … more on that in a bit.
Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has drawn tea party scorn, but a challenge of him would come at peril. Reeves is a disciplined politician with name recognition who follows the playbook on political blocking and tackling. He works hard. He can raise money. He started the year with a $1.2 million war chest and has added to it lately. But depending on how the stars align, he could draw challengers … more on that in a bit.
Sept 5, 2014: State Sen. Terry Brown Remembered After Losing Battle With Cancer. ”Larger than life” is how Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves described his friend Terry Brown in a statement released Thursday evening. Brown lost his battle with lung cancer at Baptists Memorial Golden Triangle on Sept 4.
July 30, 2014: Madison County Journal reported that legislators have unveiled a plan to build better state with merit-based budgeting The plan, dubbed "Building a Better Mississippi," was first pushed by Sen. Terry Burton (R-Newton) and Rep. Toby Barker (R-Hattiesburg), but now has the backing of House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. The plan was announced last week.
July 29, 2014: Appeals court rules Mississippi abortion law unconstitutional. Anti-abortion advocates have countered that they are intended to protect women's health, though some, including Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, have also said they would likely shutter clinics
July 28, 2014: Hattiesburg American reported that Reeves wants to reward what works in state government.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said he always has expected the taxpayers of Mississippi to hold him accountable for how their money is being spent.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said he always has expected the taxpayers of Mississippi to hold him accountable for how their money is being spent.
July 24, 2014: Speaker Philip Gunn announced he would announce a new budget proposal. He will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
July 24, 2014: Tate Reeves released a news release stating that Republican legislative leaders will unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Tea party, Democrats, other Republicans — incumbent GOP Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is likely to draw a challenge or three next year.
Tea party, Democrats, other Republicans — incumbent GOP Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is likely to draw a challenge or three next year.
May 7, 2014: The governor thanked Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gun for working with him on the special session call for storm recovery funding..
Mar 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily reported: Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner have the worst track records in the Senate this year. But is it their fault, or were their efforts sabotaged by their own leader, President of the Senate, Lt Governor Tate Reeves?
March 12, 2014: STATEMENT OF LT. GOV. REEVES ON HOUSE VOTE AGAINST TEACHER PAY PLAN
“Unfortunately, the House voted today against teachers getting $3,500 more in their paycheck by July 1, 2015. I had hoped this week Gov. Bryant could sign a significant teacher pay increase that included merit pay and was within our budget, but the House let political posturing win over increased teacher pay.”
“Unfortunately, the House voted today against teachers getting $3,500 more in their paycheck by July 1, 2015. I had hoped this week Gov. Bryant could sign a significant teacher pay increase that included merit pay and was within our budget, but the House let political posturing win over increased teacher pay.”
Mar 4, 2014: Gulf Live: Teacher pay raise plan moves to Mississippi Senate, but union says it's not enough
The Senate Education Committee advanced a plan Tuesday to give teachers a $1,500 raise this July, followed by another $1,000 a year later. That's 5 percent for beginning teachers the first year and 3 percent the second year. In the third year, teachers would become eligible for merit raises in schools with good academic performance.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves talked about the proposal on Monday, and the Senate Education Committee inserted it Tuesday into House Bill 504, taking out a separate teacher pay raise plan that passed the House in early February. The revised bill moves to the full Senate for more debate.
The Senate Education Committee advanced a plan Tuesday to give teachers a $1,500 raise this July, followed by another $1,000 a year later. That's 5 percent for beginning teachers the first year and 3 percent the second year. In the third year, teachers would become eligible for merit raises in schools with good academic performance.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves talked about the proposal on Monday, and the Senate Education Committee inserted it Tuesday into House Bill 504, taking out a separate teacher pay raise plan that passed the House in early February. The revised bill moves to the full Senate for more debate.
Mar 3, 2014: Lt. Gov. Reeves unveiled his teacher pay raise plan. He proposes giving each teacher a $1,500 raise in July and another $1,000 in July 2015. The third year of the plan offers a merit pay raise based on schools' academic showing.
Reeves: "Our goal is to incentivize strong performance."
Reeves: "Our goal is to incentivize strong performance."
May 3, 2014: Current Mississippi teachers would see a $3,500 increase in pay over the next 16 months while starting salaries would rise under a plan presented yesterday by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison. (Mississippi Business Journal)
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Governor Tate Reeves speaks at Sons of Confederate event in 2013.
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Jan 6, 2012: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves unveiled his appointments of committee chairs, vice-chairs and members at the Capitol this morning.
Several Democrats, including John Horhn and Hillman Frazier from the Jackson area, received chairmanships. Hohrn will lead the Economic Development Committee with fellow Democrat Steve Hale of Senatobia as his vice chairman. Frazier will head up the Housing Committee; Republican Chris Massey will vice-chair the committee. |
January 13, 2004: Reeves becomes the 53rd Treasurer of Mississippi
Jan 10, 2004: Reeves becomes the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi under Phil Bryant
Jan 10, 2004: Reeves becomes the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi under Phil Bryant
June 5, 1974: Jonathan Tate Reeves is born in Florence, Mississippi.
