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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MDA hosts public hearing Tuesday in Amory for disaster recovery funding
JACKSON – The Mississippi Development Authority's Community Incentives-Disaster Recovery Division is hosting a series of public hearings regarding the draft action plan in place to assist areas most impacted and affected by disasters in 2023-2024. The hearing in Amory is Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at the Old National Guard Armory. The plan will be published for public viewing on the Disaster Recovery Division website at It will be submitted to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development on or before June 21. "Reaching out to the community directly is one of the best tools we have to make sure these funds are being used to effectively serve those most in need,' said Gov. Tate Reeves. 'They will improve housing, infrastructure and economic development throughout the counties devasted by these disasters, and we are dedicated to ensuring that those affected have the resources they need to rebuild their homes and communities." HUD allocated the state of Mississippi nearly $135 million of $12 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to address ongoing disaster-related needs in Hinds County, Belzoni and Silver City in Humphreys County, Moss Point in Jackson County, Amory in Monroe County, Scott County and Sharkey County. The public is invited to the upcoming hearings for information about the action plan or to offer citizen input concerning the proposed activities to be undertaken through the CDBG-DR program. Comments will be considered through the close of business on June 16. MDA will accept comments via mail, fax or e-mail at the following: Mississippi Development Authority Community Incentives Division – Disaster Recovery P.O. Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205 Fax: 601-359-3108 Email: disasterrecoverycomments@ For more information, contact the MDA Disaster Recovery team at disasterrecovery@
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon spending millions more, adding another 1,000 jobs in Mississippi. What to know.
Amazon is at it again in Mississippi. The company is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. Amazon will construct a 930,000-square-foot facility in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park that will receive and consolidate products from vendors. Amazon will then ship the products to surrounding fulfillment centers within its network. When Amazon Web Services made its announcement in January of 2024 that it will occupy two Madison County locations, the historic buildout was for four hyperscale development center buildings. But that wasn't the beginning. Amazon has been working with Mississippi for some time now as it opened its 700,000 square-foot fulfillment center at the Madison County Mega Site in 2022. That ultimately will bring more than 1,000 full-time jobs to the area. That build started that conversation with AWS, which led to where Mississippi is now. Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for the Marshall County project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. MDA also is assisting with road improvements. Marshall County is assisting with the project, as well. 'Amazon's decision to invest millions to establish a cross dock facility in Marshall County marks another notable win for Mississippi and spotlights the state as a key player in the global supply chain." Bill Cork, MDA executive director said about the Marshall County project in a statement. "Also, the addition of 1,000 more jobs in Marshall County via Amazon sends a very clear message: we have the workforce and the business environment to support companies of any size. The MDA team is proud to once again partner with Amazon as the company steadily increases its footprint in Mississippi and brings so many opportunities to the people of our state.' Amazon plans to complete the project and fill the new jobs over the next three years. 'This new site will allow us to better serve customers in Marshall County and the surrounding area. We're grateful for our partnership with Mississippi Development Authority and Marshall County. We look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future.' Jessica Breaux, Amazon Senior Manager of Economic Development said in a statement. Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@ or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Amazon spending millions more, adding another 1,000 jobs in Mississippi
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
What bills did Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves veto? See the list
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed eight bills that lawmakers sent to his desk during the 2025 legislative session. Legislators, during their next regular session, could override the vetoes if a two-thirds majority of lawmakers in each chamber votes to do so. Such a supermajority vote is hard to attain, and veto overrides are rare. Lawmakers have only overridden one of Reeves' previous vetoes, and that was the first override of a veto since 2002. The governor can also line-item veto appropriation bills, but lawmakers adjourned their session without adopting a budget to fund the state government. Here's a list of bills that Reeves vetoed this year: House Bill 569 This legislation would have changed when medical facilities were required to apply for a 'certificate of need' from the Mississippi State Department of Health before opening or adding new services. Reeves vetoed the bill because he argued it unlawfully attempted to circumvent an ongoing court case by granting a certificate to a single psychiatric hospital in Jackson. House Bill 924 The legislation would have granted the Legislature's watchdog committee the authority to conduct a review of new state agency regulations and determine if those regulations conform to what the Legislature intended for the agency to do. Reeves vetoed the bill because he argued that it greatly expanded the power of a legislative committee and may have exceeded the constitutional authority of the legislative branch. House Bill 1085 This bill would have removed a grant program for Main Street projects in the state from under the Mississippi Development Authority, an executive agency directly under Reeves' control, to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, an agency governed by an independent board. Reeves argued that the legislation was unconstitutional because it combined general legislation with an appropriation bill, which the Mississippi Constitution prohibits. The governor compared the legislation to a 'duck-billed platypus that defies both logic and classification.' House Bill 1126 The bill would have set a maximum local match requirement for counties and municipalities that receive Gulf Coast Restoration funds to fund projects. Currently, the Mississippi Development Authority sets rules and regulations for a local match. The legislation capped the local match at either 20% of the total cost or the value of one mill of taxable property in the area, whichever is less, but Reeves vetoed the measure because it mandated requirements instead of allowing an agency to set flexible rules. Senate Bill 2386 and Senate Bill 2867 These two bills made technical amendments to the state's Medicaid program, often referred to as the 'Medicaid tech bill.' The main thrust of the two bills was to lock in place supplemental payment programs that have been a lifeline for hospitals. Reeves said in his veto message of Senate Bill 2867 that locking the supplemental payment program in place is in contradiction with another of the bill's mandates, which would change the program to allow out-of-state hospitals that border Mississippi to participate in the supplemental payment program. 'Complying with both requirements is a legal impossibility and places the Division, like Odysseus, between Scylla and Charybdis,' Reeves wrote. Reeves vetoed Senate Bill 2867 while the Legislature was still in session. Instead of overriding the veto, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 2386, a new Medicaid technology bill that addresses only some of Reeves' concerns. The governor also vetoed that bill. Senate Bill 2573 This bill would have created the Mississippi Department of Tourism, but Reeves vetoed the bill because legislative leaders failed to pass a budget during their regular session. The governor argued it would be irresponsible to create a new state agency without an accompanying budget. Senate Bill 2840 This bill would have allocated money for various projects around the state. Reeves argued the bill was unconstitutional because it combined general legislation with an appropriations bill, something the Mississippi Constitution prohibits. ___ This story was originally published by Mississippi Today and distributed through a partnership with The Associated Press.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi to hold community sessions for disaster fund allocation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Development Authority's (MDA) Community Incentives-Disaster Recovery Division will host a series of community listening sessions regarding the use of federal funding to assist areas most impacted and affected by disasters in 2023-2024. 'Mississippi is committed to ensuring our communities have the resources they need to recover and rebuild stronger than before,' said Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). 'These listening sessions are a crucial step in understanding the specific needs of those affected by disasters in 2023 and 2024. By gathering input directly from community members, we can best allocate these federal funds to improve housing, infrastructure and economic development in the areas that need it most.' 18 tornadoes confirmed in Mississippi; damage assessment ongoing The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development allocated the state of Mississippi nearly $135 million of $12 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to address ongoing disaster-related needs in Hinds County, Belzoni and Silver City in Humphreys County, Moss Point in Jackson County, Amory in Monroe County, Scott County and Sharkey County. The public is invited to attend any of the upcoming listening sessions: March 25, 2025, 6 p.m., Moss Point City Hall, 4320 McInnis Ave., Moss Point, MS 39563 March 27, 2025, 6 p.m., South Delta Middle School Auditorium, 86 Middle School Rd., Anguilla, MS 38721 March 31, 2025, 6 p.m., Greater Little Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 119 West St., Silver City, MS 39166 April 2, 2025, 6 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 102 West Jackson St., Belzoni, MS 39038 April 3, 2025, 6 p.m., Scott County Courthouse, 100 East Main St., Forest, MS 39074 The listening sessions will give participants opportunities to share their communities' needs for CDBG-DR funds, which maybe be used to: Replace damaged affordable housing and rebuild it to be more resilient Strengthen infrastructure through repairs, upgrades and activities to increase the resilience of public facilities and infrastructure, including roadways, water systems and utilities Support economic revitalization, including support for small businesses, creation of jobs and assistance for residents Implement disaster mitigation measures to reduce risk of damage from future extreme weather and disaster events Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
04-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
As Trump tariffs debated, Canada company makes good on $123 million Mississippi investment
Southeastern Timber Products announced this week it is investing $123.4 million to expand its operations in Ackerman, which could create as many as 40 jobs. Southeastern Timber Products is a family-owned-and-operated manufacturer of southern yellow pine lumber, timber and decking products. The company is expanding its Ackerman sawmill to increase production capacity from 120 million board feet per year to 300 million board feet per year. To facilitate the project, Southeastern Timber Products will install a new sawmill line, new dry kilns and storage facilities. Southeastern Timber Products has a joint venture partnership with Tolko Industries Ltd., a company based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. One of the largest Canadian investments in Mississippi, Tolko has embarked on what will ultimately be a $150 million investment in the STP lumber mill that was announced in 2022. Under the banner of Southeastern Timber Products LLC, the project is a joint venture with STP Holdings, LLC. 'Today's announcement enables us to further invest in our people, customers and local community," said David Manley, Tolko Industries U.S. Ltd. vice president. "We greatly appreciate the Mississippi government's support of all strategic investments that will help us by continuing to grow STP's capacity to 300 million board feet per year.' The news comes at a time President Donald J. Trump wants to sign an executive order introducing a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on goods from China. The order on China went into effect on Tuesday, while the orders on Canada and and Mexico have been put on hold as of Wednesday. Canada is Mississippi's largest trading partner and Mississippi would likely feel negative impacts from a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Canada. There also would likely be some reactionary impacts on goods that are exported from Mississippi to Canada. What's next:Trump takes aim at largest MS trading partner. See impact on proposed tariffs with Canada More jobs:New company bringing 250 jobs to Mississippi. Get the details Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Choctaw County also is assisting with the project. The 40 new jobs are expected to come to fruition within the next two years. 'This project not only strengthens Southeastern Timber's long-term relationship with Mississippi, it also brings 40 new opportunities to the people of Choctaw County and the surrounding area," said Bill Cork, Mississippi Development Authority executive director, in a statement. "This $123.4 million investment will enhance the company's operations and encourage future growth, both of which benefit the local workforce and economy for generations. MDA appreciates the Southeastern Timber team for once again choosing Mississippi to continue the company's legacy of producing top-quality lumber, timber and wood products.' Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@ or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.
