YP – Gov. Tate Reeves takes to Facebook to answer more questions on Coronavirus
Governor Tate Reeves took to Facebook on Monday to answer more of the public’s questions about COVID-19 and what Mississippi is doing to prevent the spread of the virus.
https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/videos/847755279031678/
MSDH: 249 confirmed coronavirus cases in state
This morning MSDH is reporting 42 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, including 3 counties with their first cases. The state total of #coronavirus cases is now 249, with one death. More details and important preventive steps at https://t.co/QP8mlJ41AN pic.twitter.com/9jWK1OVlfI
— Mississippi State Department of Health (@msdh) March 23, 2020
YP – Mississippi residents given extra 30 days to file state income tax, deadline May 15
Mississippi residents will be required to file their state income tax before the Federal tax filing deadline.
The federal government moved the date from April 15 to July 15 last week.
Saying Mississippi is unable to follow the Federal July 15 income tax extension due to the $550,000,000 impact it would have on the state budget, the Mississippi Department of Revenue will extend the April 15 tax filing deadline to May 15.
MEMA director urges people to stop panic buying
https://www.facebook.com/msemaorg/videos/208553700427799/
YP – Mississippi casino closures could mean $4.5 million in weekly revenue lost
In the wake of the coronavirus, Mississippi’s tourism industry is among many sectors that have taken a hit with closures to increase social distancing measures. The Mississippi Gaming Commission closed all casinos as of March 16 at midnight, with no definite date for reopening.
The closure impacts most of the over 19,000 casino employees statewide.
This will have a major impact on the Mississippi economy during this fiscal year and likely the next. As of right now, the Department of Revenue has estimated that at least $4.5 million will be lost weekly. The estimate includes sales tax, gaming tax and any other tax associated with the gaming industry.
Speaker Gunn provides a video update
https://www.facebook.com/PhilipGunn/videos/844767602668725/
YP – Mississippi Legislators use social media to talk #coronavirus response, state tax filing deadline
Mississippi legislators are home after suspending the 2020 session until at least April 1st but they are still actively discussing the coronavirus pandemic and the response across the state.
DAILY JOURNAL – Mississippi gov: Closing businesses amid virus could do harm
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he is not ordering businesses to close or people to stay at home to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, in contrast to what several other governors are doing.
Republican Reeves strongly suggested that Mississippians follow state Health Department recommendations to wash their hands, stay home if possible and keep distance from others in places like grocery stores. He said he is trying to balance concerns about public health and the economy.
“We don’t want to make any decisions that will ultimately do more harm than good,” Reeves said Monday during a Facebook live session in which he spent nearly an hour answering questions from the public.
YP – Wicker: “America is crying out” for Senate to pass Coronavirus relief
@SenatorWicker: “America is Crying Out” for Senate to Pass #Coronavirus Reliefhttps://t.co/MfhRtBpKif
— Magnolia Tribune (@magnoliatribune) March 23, 2020
YP – With COVID-19 Relief Package stalled, Sen. HydeSmith stresses importance of Aid for U.S. Agriculture
With COVID-19 Relief Package stalled, Senator @SenHydeSmithstresses importance of Aid for U.S. Agriculture #mssen#coronavirus READ MORE>> https://t.co/oAfrCe1lsh
— Magnolia Tribune (@magnoliatribune) March 23, 2020
Congressman Thompson backs Pelosi bill
Democrats are not supporting any bill that only protects the rich and corporations. We want to expand unemployment benefits, include student loan debt, and protections for the working class. Let us keep working until hardworking Americans are taken care of during this time.
— Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) March 23, 2020
Congressman Guest: A national emergency is not a toll for Democrats to force through their progressive policies
A national emergency is not a tool for Democrats to force through their progressive policies. Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party need to set aside their political agenda and instead focus on combatting this crisis and helping Americans. https://t.co/0utdC95F15
— Congressman Michael Guest (@RepMichaelGuest) March 23, 2020
WLOX – Gov. Reeves not sure if Class of 2020 will walk at graduation
Gov. Reeves responded saying that it is his hope and intent that the Class of 2020 will graduate.
“Many of our schools are implementing distance learning… making sure that the learning does not stop.”
He says he has delayed school for four more weeks, until April 17, “so there is a possibility, and I can’t tell you with certainty, but there is a possibility that you could get back in school,” Reeves said.
“But even if you don’t,” he continued, “we want to make sure that you complete your coursework so that you graduate on time.”
Frank Corder
