Tate Reeves in Past and present Governor candidates from Mississippi
On Technology:
Diverting $600M to Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund
In order to create $600M over 5 years for the Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund legislative leaders are contradicting their stated commitment to growing the state's reserve fund. "The goal is to reinstate the 2% set aside such that we only spend
98%," Lt. Gov. Reeves said in late November. "We also want to maintain and build our state's financial reserves." Reeves' new infrastructure proposal would accomplish the opposite. The new proposal would divert that entire 2% to the new fund.
Source: Mississippi Today on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Jun 30, 2018
On Education:
Public charter schools in failing districts
Provided funding for education and a teacher pay raise while enacting reforms to increase education attainment levels, including:- Creating an A-F rating system so all parents can understand school performance.
- Empowering parents to make
decisions for their kids' education, including public charter schools in failing districts.
- Enacting a 3rd grade reading gate to ensure that students who can't read aren't passed on.
- Creating a pre-kindergarten collaborative program.
Source: 2019 Mississippi Governor campaign website TateReeves.com
Mar 21, 2018
On Gun Control:
Pro-gun rights; lowered barriers to concealed carry
FIGHTING FOR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS.- Lowered fees on concealed carry permits.
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Recognized military service and training for concealed carry permits.
- Enacted a law providing support for more law enforcement officers in schools to protect our children.
Source: 2019 Mississippi Governor campaign website TateReeves.com
Mar 21, 2018
On Tax Reform:
Reduce taxes to help small business
Keeping taxes low:- Made the tax appeals process more affordable and accessible.
- Ended the state inventory tax that hurt small businesses.
- Reduced unemployment taxes on small businesses, so employers can afford to hire more workers.
- Helped make our state's unemployment the fifth lowest in the country, according to the 2014 State Business Tax Climate Index published by the Tax Foundation.
Source: 2019 Mississippi Governor campaign website TateReeves.com
Mar 21, 2018
On Energy & Oil:
Developing rural areas could provide viable energy resources
Q: Our readership is primarily rural. What opportunities do you see in the rural areas of Mississippi? A: Mississippi is a rural state, and our rural areas will always be important to our future. I see real opportunities for growth through
promoting tourist attractions, supporting our agriculture industry, developing energy resources and strengthening our workforce through partnerships with community colleges and universities.
Source: Today In Mississippi on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Mar 11, 2018
On Families & Children:
Creating family-friendly environment was a platform priority
Elected in 2011 as Mississippi's lieutenant governor, Tate Reeves stands ready to help guide the state toward a brighter future through a focus on improving educational achievement for students, supporting the creation of high-skilled jobs and
responsibly managing the taxpayers' money. Reeves led the 52-member Senate in a successful 2012 legislative session with a focus on keeping government spending under control, reforming education and making Mississippi a better place to raise a family.
Source: Today In Mississippi on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Mar 11, 2018
On Homeland Security:
Honor Vietnam Veteran's service with 50th anniversary book
[Tate Reeves posted on the Tate Reeves Facebook Page]: Attention Mississippi Vietnam Veterans: As a thank you for your sacrifice, the state's Veterans Affairs Board is offering "A Time to Honor," a book commemorating your service in Vietnam.
Contact the state Veterans Affairs Board for a copy. It was an honor to announce this project recently in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the war.
Source: Facebook posting on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Sep 18, 2017
On Health Care:
Let's find solutions instead of over-institutionalizing
Mississippi is still in the beginning litigation stages of a related U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit. That action alleges that the state over-relies on institutionalization to provide mental-health care--not community-based services. "I think the
DOJ has sued us because we haven't done enough community-based care," Reeves told reporters. "We do too much institutionalization, so we've got to work together and find solutions for that."
Source: Jackson Free Press on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Jul 27, 2017
On Crime:
Blue Lives Matter: public safety workers in protected class
Lt. Gov. Reeves is signaling he will endorse measures that he says will support law enforcement. Reeves indicated he plans to get behind a so-called Blue Lives Matter bill as well as legislation to prohibit so-called sanctuary cities. In May,
Louisiana enacted a law that gave public safety workers similar protected class designation as racial and religious minorities. The change means crimes against law enforcement officers and paramedics could count as hate crimes under state law.
Source: Mississippi Today on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Jan 9, 2017
On Immigration:
Supports law enforcement inquiry into immigration status
In addition, Reeves said that he would support legislation to prohibit cities from passing local ordinances that prevent law enforcement officers from inquiring about the immigration status of individuals they encounter. "I believe no local governments
or state entities have the ability to break our laws creating jurisdictions of amnesty for illegal aliens," Reeves said. "No governmental entity, whether it's city hall or on university campuses, is above following federal immigration law."
Source: Mississippi Today on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Jan 9, 2017
On Corporations:
Government shouldn't pick winners and losers
"I believe government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers." Reeves said. "I believe the tax code should be simple. My plan encourages capital investment and promotes long-term economic growth." The measure would
encourage more economic growth in local communities as individual taxpayers and local businesses see more money in their pockets, Reeves says, and eliminating the franchise tax would allow local banks to direct funds back into the community as loans.
Source: GulfLive.com on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Feb 10, 2015
On Jobs:
Protect manufacturers from unfair union negotiating tactics
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said anti-union bills that cleared the Senate will uphold Mississippi's standing as a right-to-work state attractive to manufacturers seeking to avoid workforces represented through collective bargaining. "These bills
will protect Mississippi from a trend seen in other parts of the country where organized labor groups are using unfair negotiating tactics to bypass state laws and hurt job creation," he said.
Source: MS Business Journal on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race
Feb 13, 2014
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