Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves repsonds to Attorney General’s letter

The following is a statement from Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves regarding the letter received today from Attorney General Jim Hood:

“Last week, I asked Senate staff to review historical records available to them regarding the Frontage Road project. I have not been made aware of any communication between anyone within the office of the Lt. Governor and the Department of Transportation suggesting political pressure on this matter – a fact supported and confirmed in public comments by Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, Senate Transportation Chairman Willie Simmons, Flowood Mayor Gary Rhodes, and the Oak Ridge Homeowners Association.  Over a week ago, I asked the Executive Director of the Department for any information that would refute that fact, and I continue to wait on her response.  I’m not surprised Attorney General Hood has decided to play political games based on what appears to be false and discredited reporting by a newspaper; after all, grandstanding for the press is one his favorite pastimes.”