Gov. Reeves describes 2022 as “best year in Mississippi’s history” in State of the State address

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) – “Maybe the most effective 12 months in Mississippi’s historical past.”

That’s how Governor Tate Reeves described 2022 Monday evening in his State of the State deal with. The Governor dealing with reelection this 12 months highlighted the state’s progress below his management whereas outlining his objectives shifting ahead.

“The state of our state is stronger than ever,” mentioned Gov. Reeves.

Gov. Reeves backed up his daring assertion by pointing to financial success and the state’s funds of $4 billion he says can be used as an incentive to chop taxes.

“We will — and we must always — do extra to place further {dollars} into the pockets of Mississippians. We are going to do that by eliminating the state’s revenue tax as soon as and for all, and we are able to do that with out elevating different taxes.”

Within the classroom, Reeves says Mississippi is shifting ahead with document excessive commencement charges and strides in check scores.

“When some individuals say Mississippi is final in schooling, they’re mendacity to you. Don’t imagine them.”

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Gov. Reeves says he needs to make it simpler to lift kids in Mississippi.

“We should always improve our help for being pregnant useful resource facilities and assist take care of expectant and new moms, particularly those that are scuffling with poverty or isolation. We should always broaden childcare alternatives by slicing crimson tape. There’s no cause why we must always let authorities get in the best way of accessing care for his or her kids.”

Gubernatorial challenger Brandon Presley delivered the democratic response. Presley centered on the necessity to enhance healthcare in rural areas.

“I’m at what as soon as was Pioneer Group Hospital in Newton,” mentioned Presley. “It used to make use of over 200 individuals. Now, it’s shut down for good. By extending Medicaid to the working individuals of Mississippi, we are able to maintain hospitals throughout the state from experiencing the identical destiny as this one.

Addressing healthcare, Gov. Reeves mentioned the state ought to reform certificates of want legal guidelines and strengthen the pipeline of medical professionals. Presley countered the governor’s revenue tax elimination proposal by saying he wish to see the state’s grocery tax taken away.

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