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The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [3] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
Jonathan Tate Reeves (born June 5, 1974) is an American politician serving as the 65th governor of Mississippi since 2020. A member of the Republican Party, Reeves served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Mississippi from 2012 to 2020 and as the 53rd treasurer of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012.
Using the income derived from his legal fees, Barnett sought to enter politics, unsuccessfully running twice in the Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi, in 1951 and 1955. At the time, Mississippi was a one-party state dominated by the Democrats, and the Democratic primary was the only meaningful contest.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he is working to ease financial problems for struggling hospitals — but the Democratic nominee for governor, Brandon Presley, said ...
As governor, he helped save Mississippi's savings and loan industry from collapse, and provided flood relief after the 1979 Easter flood. [3] During his tenure several people of minority status were elevated to positions of responsibility.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley insulted and spoke over each other several times Wednesday night in their only debate of a rough-and-tumble ...
Pages in category "Governors of Mississippi" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...