Statewide News
Speaker White Names Staff
Newly elected Speaker White names six staffers to join his team. Chief of Staff – Clarke Wise Communications Director – Taylor Spillman Executive Assistant & Scheduler – Tammy Cowart Policy...
Mississippi receives A grade for financial literacy in high schools
Mississippi is one of seven states to receive an A grade in the 2023 National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools released this month. Other states receiving A...
Simmons named Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman
At its first meeting of 2024, the Mississippi Transportation Commission named Commissioner Willie Simmons, Central Transportation District, as chairman. “It is such an honor to be elected chairman...
Secretary of State Michael Watson calls for campaign finance reform, less business regulation
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today January 3, 2024 Secretary of State Michael Watson on Wednesday outlined his legislative agenda, continuing his call for campaign finance reform, voicing support...
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Anne Hall Brashier as Chief of Staff
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has appointed Anne Hall Brashier as Chief of Staff effective immediately. Brashier has served as Interim Chief of Staff since June. She previously served...
State Superintendent’s 2022-23 Annual Report covers Mississippi’s ‘Marathon Achievement’ in public schools during the past decade
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2022-23 Superintendent's Annual Report has been released covering Mississippi's "Marathon Achievement" within the state's public school system during...