Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov.

State Senator David Blount called additional tax cuts irresponsible and pushed for Medicaid expansion in the Democratic Response. Gov. Reeves cautioned against expansion in his address.

A senior Reeves aide, Cory Custer, told Newsweek, "When it comes to keeping Mississippians safe, Governor Reeves has said that nothing is off the table."

Governor Reeves released the following statement today, January 29, on Mississippi’s nation-leading gains and record achievement on the 2024 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP).

Results from 2024 put Mississippi in first place nationwide in terms of gains since 2013. Mississippi’s 4th graders are scoring better than the national average on the National Assessment of Educational Progress,

That is why he refers to "The Mississippi Advantage."

Gov. Tate Reeves and members of the state’s Republican leadership should send President Joe Biden a thank you card as he leaves office.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves delivered the State of the State Address on Wednesday. ”My fellow Mississippians, our state is stronger than ever,” noted Reeves. Governor Reeves spent a large portion of the speech bragging on accomplishments on various topics including economic development.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 29. He mainly focused on the state’s economic and academic achievements. Read his full speech below, watch it in the video above or open this link.

Amid a likely debate between the House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in his Wednesday State-of-the-State Address strongly encouraged the Legislature to pass a law that abolishes the state income tax.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 29.