As lawmakers in D.C. continue to work on the third coronavirus response package, funding from the first package continues to make its way to states, including Mississippi. On March 6, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations … Continued
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recognized hard-working farmers and ranchers in celebration of National Ag Day. To coincide with National Ag Day, he kicked-off the 2020 Spring Commissioner’s Wild Hog Challenge to help protect Mississippi agriculture from nuisance … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves says he will sign an Executive Order today which provides further guidance to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi. Reeves said the order instructs Mississippians to avoid non-essential gatherings of 10 or more. Following the lead … Continued
The new total for positive coronavirus cases is 320 with 1,872 Mississippians tested. That’s an average of 17% of cases coming back positive. 57 of Mississippi’s 82 counties now have the virus with Hinds County having the most cases at … Continued
In consultation with Governor Tate Reeves and our legislative leadership, The Mississippi Department of Revenue is providing relief to individual and business taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to file and pay the 2019 individual income tax … Continued
Mississippi is among the nation’s leaders in terms of participation in the 2020 Census. With a participation rate of 22%, Mississippi is several percentage points ahead of the national average of 19.2% (as of Monday afternoon). “We are so encouraged,” … Continued
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, remember to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health while practicing social distancing and self-quarantine. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health offers some helpful tips to make the COVID-19 coronavirus … Continued
During a Facebook Live Q&A Session, Governor Tate Reeves stated that there are no current plans to enact a statewide shutdown. While certain states like New York, California, Washington, Louisiana and others have issued “stay-at-home orders”, Governor Reeves said that … Continued
Public schools in Mississippi are closed through at least April 17th, but the Mississippi Department of Education wants to make sure that students continue to learn. In an effort to keep students engaged during this ongoing situation, the MDE has … Continued
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause a toilet paper shortage across the country, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is reminding you not to flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets. The MDEQ says that these … Continued