Via Natchezdemocrat.com NATCHEZ — “Government does not create jobs,” Reeves said. “Government creates the environment that encourages the private sector to create jobs.” The past legislative year has been one of the most pro-business years in the state, Reeves said, with the passage of tax cuts for small businesses and legislators working to keep the [...]
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – Two Mississippi lawmakers are being honored for their work to pass charter school legislation during the 2013 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature. On Wednesday, The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools named Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and State Senator Gray Tollison of Oxford as 2013 Charter Champions. The annual award [...]
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi – Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told a group of 100 Ocean Springs High School students to follow their dreams, but never forget those who made those dreams possible. “I urge you to go to the college of your choice,” Reeves said. “I encourage you to major in the field of your choice. [...]
“Economic development is a team sport, and the Legislature quickly completed its task to support job creation in Mississippi. I thank Gov. Bryant and the Mississippi Development Authority for their hard work to bring Yokohama Tire Corporation to northeast Mississippi.” ###
JACKSON – The Mississippi Legislature will return for a special session at 10 a.m. Friday at the State Capitol. Gov. Phil Bryant called the session for an economic development project. “In this difficult and fragile national economy, creating an environment that encourages job creation has been our No. 1 priority,” Lt. Gov. Reeves said. “Gov. [...]
WJTV News 12 Apr 04, 2013 11:52 AM CDT Jackson – A plan outlined by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves to enhance school safety through increased security at campuses passed the Senate and House today. Senate Bill 2659 heads to Gov. Phil Bryant for consideration. The bill creates a fund to assist schools that hire certified [...]
JACKSON – The 2013 legislative session brought landmark education reforms, including public charter schools and rigorous literacy standards for students, a conservative $5.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2014 and new laws aimed at strengthening and protecting families, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today. Of the new measures enacted, key items include legislation allowing a [...]
JACKSON – Senate and House leadership today reached an agreement on allowing public charter schools in Mississippi. The Senate agreed to the exact language in House Bill 369 that already passed the House to give Mississippi parents an avenue to have school choice. Both chambers will vote on the compromise for House Bill 369 this [...]
JACKSON – Legislative leaders agreed on a $5.7 billion budget that prioritized public schools and higher education while keeping spending low, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today. The Senate and House will begin voting Sunday on the spending plan for Fiscal Year 2014, which begins July 1. “This agreement keeps spending low as Mississippi’s economy [...]
JACKSON – Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves today was elected vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association. He will serve as chairman of the organization during the crucial 2014 election cycle. “I look forward to helping elect more strong conservative leaders to lieutenant governor offices around the country,” Lt. Gov. Reeves said. “I appreciate the [...]
