Jim Hood on Budget & Economy

State economy is not moving; we've got to drain the swamp

The candidate told the crowd of about 1,000 business leaders: "The problem is, nobody's got the guts to step out and lead," Hood said. "The fact is, we've got to drain the swamp in our Legislature."

Both Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Gov. Phil Bryant cited indicators of an improved economy and outlook in Mississippi, including the lowest unemployment rates in state history, creation of thousands of new jobs and the highest high school graduation rates in state history.

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