As the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves continues to build on his strong record as a conservative leader who fights to guard taxpayers’ dollars, improve educational opportunity, and grow new careers so that our state’s best and brightest can raise their families and thrive here at home.
In his inaugural address, Governor Reeves promised that this would be an administration for all Mississippi. He committed to a mission to create a climate where good careers are plentiful with every Mississippian prepared to pursue them, as he has every single day of his time serving our state.
Upon taking office, Governor Reeves inherited a crumbling corrections department and a scandal-plagued human services department. He took immediate action to stem the existing issues and begin the process of rebuilding, shedding light on the issues and installing the best leadership to help him turn the departments around to work for the people of Mississippi.
While tackling the inherited issues within government agencies to provide for the safety and human dignity of all Mississippians, Governor Reeves simultaneously led our state through historic flooding and tornadoes and a worldwide pandemic—all within his first 100 days in office.
Governor Reeves has continued to make history throughout his public service career. When elected in 2003 for his first public office, Governor Reeves became the youngest state treasurer in our country and the first Republican to hold the office in Mississippi. His business training in the banking sector made him our state’s foremost advocate for balancing the state budget while minimizing state debt.
He was elected in 2011 and re-elected four years later as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor, leading the Mississippi Senate. His conservative management helped fill our state’s Rainy Day Fund to over $550 million—the most in state history—and reduce the overall debt burden. He fought for transparency in how agencies spend tax dollars and stronger reporting requirements on taxpayer-funded incentive programs.
His commitment to long-term growth that creates better careers led Governor Reeves to propose the largest tax cut in state history through the Taxpayer Pay Raise Act, lowering the personal income tax and enabling more Mississippi employers to invest in jobs and better compete in the global marketplace.
Governor Reeves’ upbringing in Florence’s public schools made him driven to reform the education system to increase opportunity for all Mississippians. He has worked to increase investment in the classroom and enacted reforms to save money, strengthen achievement, and effectively communicate school performance. His new mission for our state is to give us more national board-certified teachers per capita than any state in the nation.
Governor Reeves remains committed to his inaugural promise to defend the loving culture that underpins our quality of life and grow our economy that lifts all of our families. He has pledged to work every day to make that promise a reality for all Mississippi.
A Rankin County native, Governor Reeves is a graduate of Florence High School and an honors graduate of Millsaps College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Governor Reeves and his wife, Elee, are the proud parents of three daughters, Tyler, Emma, and Maddie.
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Jason D. Herring of Saltillo as District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District, which covers Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties.…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves September 25, 2024 announced the appointment of John Weddle of Saltillo as Judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved nine broadband expansion projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). These nine…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in July for employment numbers in the state. First, the state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Additionally, total non-farm employment…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi student achievement has again reached an all-time high. According to newly released results from the 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), students have now…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph Kilgore. …
Read More »JACKSON, MI - Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Secretary of State Michael Watson filed a complaint on behalf of the State of Mississippi challenging an illegal Executive Order directing an all-of-government voter registration…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Major General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. as the Adjutant General of Mississippi, effective August 1, 2024. Major General Ginn replaces Major General Janson D. Boyles who is retiring. …
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately. “Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,”…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) will open its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Austin C. Terry of Meridian to the Office of Chancellor for the 12th Chancery Court District, Place 1. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in May for employment numbers in the state. First, total non-farm employment reached a record high with 1,191,300 jobs. Additionally, at only 34,605…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved 24 broadband infrastructure projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that multiple metropolitan areas in Mississippi now held the lowest not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the entire nation. The data comes from a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual Assistance for counties affected by the April 8-11 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the White House. During that time the state experienced 13 tornadoes, severe storms,…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today released the following statement on Mississippi reaching an all-time high ranking in the latest Kids Count national report. “This is another history making moment for Mississippi,” said Governor…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s State Expenditure Plan totaling $181 million has been amended and approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council. The plan and projects are funded…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest economic development project in Mississippi history. Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) planned $10 billion investment in Madison County is the…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached a new record low of 2.8% in April 2024. “If you want to work, there’s a job for you in Mississippi,” said Governor Tate…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached a new record low of 3% in March 2024. “This is another sign that Mississippi’s economy is firing on all cylinders,”…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves On April 11 announced federal approval of the second component in his sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reform plan which is estimated to generate more than $700 million in additional funds for Mississippi…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. “I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government,” said Governor Tate Reeves.…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Lisa Beech McGloflin as County Court Judge for Pearl River County. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Richelle Lumpkin, who was appointed…
Read More »JACKSON, MS - Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its selection of grants totaling more than $14.5 million for 33…
Read More »Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing $993,250 in site development projects throughout the state. Site development grant funds made available through the Mississippi Development Authority are assisting local…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – The State of Mississippi has been approved for direct housing assistance from FEMA to provide Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHUs) and other forms of housing for residents displaced due to the March 24th tornadoes.…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate has reached a new record low of 3.5% as of March, 2023. “This is a tremendous victory for every business, every community, and every…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed House Bill 1020, Senate Bill 2343, House Bill 795, and Senate Bill 2101 which strengthen public safety in Mississippi’s capital city, Jackson. "The fact is that Jackson…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed multiple pieces of legislation aimed at furthering investments in and bolstering the efforts of Mississippi’s Office of Workforce Development (Accelerate Mississippi). …
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed House Bill 1642 and Senate Bill 3120 which invest historic levels of funding toward the Mississippi Department of Transportation and infrastructure improvement projects across the…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed a series of pro-mom and pro-life legislation. The legislation strengthens Mississippi’s adoption system, increases support for pregnancy resource centers, establishes a…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed House Bill 1310 which strengthens the integrity of Mississippi elections. “The state of Mississippi is committed to ensuring the integrity of our elections,” said…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed two bills that protect children from accessing obscene, inappropriate, and pornographic materials. Governor Reeves signed Senate Bill 2346 which regulates pornographic media…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed three bills that will strengthen hospitals and increase the pipeline of medical professionals in Mississippi. Governor Reeves signed House Bill 271 and Senate Bill 2372 which…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed House Bill 521 which creates the Mississippi Length-of-Service Award Program for volunteer firefighters. The legislation will help to recruit, retain, and reward more…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed House Bill 1715 which directs an additional $74 million to improve Mississippi’s rural water infrastructure. The $74 million will be allocated to the Mississippi…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed House Bill 698 which guarantees that water billing rates will be fairly applied based on usage. “Water bills based on property values squeeze the middle class,”…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed House Bill 1110 which strengthens Second Amendment protections for Mississippians by blocking the creation of gun registries and efforts to track financial transactions…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed Senate Bill 2841 which expands the popular “blackout” tag and allows for generic usage of the tag for all Mississippians without requiring customization of…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he had signed House Bill 1636 which commits $100,192,527 in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funding to projects along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. “This…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed Senate Bill 2187 which revises the disability rating requirements for certain motor vehicle and motorcycle license plates and tags which are authorized for disabled veterans.…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed two bills which strengthen the state of Mississippi’s cybersecurity efforts and counter Chinese technological threats. Governor Reeves signed Senate Bill 2853 which…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell will be hosting the inaugural Mississippi Public Safety Summit on May 8-10, 2023, at The Refuge in Flowood, Mississippi. The Summit…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement providing an update on the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that hit the state on Friday, March 24, 2023: "I wanted to provide another update…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement providing an update on the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that hit the state on Friday, March 24, 2023: "The severe storms and tornado…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual and Public Assistance (FEMA-4697 DR-MS) for counties affected by the March 24, 2023 tornadoes and severe weather was approved by the White House. An EF-4 tornado swept…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today issued a State of Emergency in all counties affected by the severe storms which occurred across Mississippi on March 24, 2023. The State of Emergency comes less than 24 hours after severe weather,…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has requested an expedited Major Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by the deadly tornadoes and severe weather that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. "The scale of the damage and loss is…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed House Bill 1716 which directs an additional $41 million to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for additional water infrastructure grant funding for…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2358, which bans ballot harvesting in Mississippi. The legislation stops political operatives from collecting and handling mass amounts of absentee ballots. The legislation further…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2212 which extends postpartum care from two to 12 months for mothers on Medicaid in Mississippi. Governor Reeves made the following statement: “Last year, Mississippi led…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – On Wednesday, March 15th, Governor Tate Reeves vetoed SB 2224 and SB 2622. Governor Reeves made the following statement about the vetoes: “Today, I vetoed two bills that had the potential to seriously increase the…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2649, Senate Bill 2700, and House Bill 49. The three bills improve quality of life and reduce regulatory and financial burdens for military service members and their families. …
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today signed House Bill 1027 which designates the blueberry as the official state fruit of Mississippi. A group of fourth grade Mannsdale Upper Elementary School students led the way on this issue as a result…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss.– Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed Senate Bill 2373 which creates the "Skilled Nursing Home and Hospital Nurses Retention Loan Repayment Program." The legislation seeks to incentivize nurses who choose to stay…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – In light of the ongoing conversations within the Mississippi Legislature regarding the adjustment of the MAEP formula and changes to state education funding, Governor Reeves made the following statement: "Be very cautious…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2138 which designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone. “The green Mississippi Opal is as beautiful as our state and it will be an excellent…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed House Bill 1125 – the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act – which bans gender reassignment procedures for Mississippians under the age of 18. “At the end of the…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. The plan includes proposed infrastructure investments throughout the state coupled with site development efforts to…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Joseph “Jop” Parker as the County Court Judge for Lamar County. “Joseph Parker has a wealth of legal experience that has prepared him well to take on…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Delta Regional Authority has awarded a nearly $900,000 grant to the Mississippi Rural Water Association (MsRWA). This grant will support the creation of a state-of-the-art water…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. — Today, Governor Tate Reeves gave his 2023 State of the State Address. Below are highlights as well as the full transcript, as prepared. Quotes: "We know what’s happening on the ground here. We know it because we are…
Read More »Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Accepting Grant Applications and Announces Project Head JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is accepting grant applications…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – For the third time since I became governor, Mississippi’s graduation rate has reached an all-time high. Mississippi isn’t just in the best fiscal and financial shape in our state’s history – we’re…
Read More »Governor Reeves Directs Mississippi Departments and Agencies to Ban TikTok from Government Devices JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves issued a directive to Mississippi departments and agencies banning TikTok from all state-issued…
Read More »Governor Reeves Appoints Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge. “Judge Touchstone…
Read More »BEAM to Create Mississippi Broadband Map, Needs Feedback from the Public JACKSON, Miss. – The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) launched a new website to record internet speeds and gather information…
Read More »Governor's Office of Military Affairs Releases Plan to Grow Mississippi's Defense Economy JACKSON, Miss. – The Governor’s Office of Military Affairs (GOMA) and the Mississippi Defense Initiative (MDI) at the University of Southern…
Read More »Governor Tate Reeves Statement on Jackson Water Crisis JACKSON, Miss. – It is excellent news for anyone who cares about the people of Jackson that the Mayor will no longer be overseeing the city’s water system. It is now out of the…
Read More »Governor Reeves Ends Jackson Water Crisis State of Emergency JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves issued an Executive Order officially ending the August 30, 2022, State of Emergency surrounding the City of Jackson and surrounding areas of…
Read More »Governor Tate Reeves Signs Legislation Finalizing Largest Economic Development Deal in State History JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed legislation that finalizes the largest economic development deal in state history.…
Read More »JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation. The Budget Recommendation highlights an agenda focused on fueling Mississippi’s economic engine, strengthening education and…
Read More »Governor Reeves Announces 15 New Restore Act Projects Totaling $49 Million JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced 15 new RESTORE Act projects totaling $49 million for Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. “I remain fully…
Read More »Governor Reeves Responds to Congress on Jackson Water Crisis JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves officially responded to a letter sent by Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Bennie Thompson which raised a series of concerns about the Jackson…
Read More »Rocket Lab Launches Mississippi Operations JACKSON, Miss. – Rocket Lab today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the start of its Mississippi operations. In September 2022, Rocket Lab announced that it would be locating an engine test…
Read More »Mississippi Finalizes Largest Economic Development Project in State History JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Legislature today finalized the largest economic development project in state history. This $2.5 billion…
Read More »Mississippi Accepting Design Submissions for State's Next Official Car Tag JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi License Tag Commission is accepting design submissions for the state’s next…
Read More »Governor Reeves Announces Special Session to Finalize Largest Economic Development Deal in State History JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he is calling a special session to finalize the largest economic…
Read More »Governor Tate Reeves Statement on Jackson Water Crisis JACKSON, Miss. – After consultation with the leadership of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi State Department of Health, I am extending the State of…
Read More »Governor's Update on Jackson Water Crisis Response JACKSON, Miss. – 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…
Read More »Governor Reeves and Local Officials Cut Ribbon on New Dock at Port Bienville JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves joined U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo, local officials, and industry representatives today at Port Bienville Industrial Park…
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