YP – Reeves, Hosemann, Gunn find common ground on CARES Act funds
For now, legislative leaders Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Speaker Philip Gunn and Governor Tate Reeves seem to have found at least common ground when it comes to the dispute over appropriating CARES Act dollars.
Shortly after the Legislature returned to work today, Hosemann and Gunn appeared with Governor Reeves at his daily press conference to discuss the agreement made on how to appropriate the CARES Act money.
MSDH: Coronavirus cases now at 8686 with 396 deaths
Today MSDH is reporting 262 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, with 22 new deaths. The total of #coronavirus cases since March 11 is now 8,686, with 396 deaths. See more case details and important preventive steps at https://t.co/QP8mlJ41AN
— Mississippi State Department of Health (@msdh) May 7, 2020
YP – CARES Act helps local communities in Mississippi respond to COVID-19
As a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $49 million to Mississippi to support local public transit for small cities and rural communities.
The CARES Act was created to provide fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families and small businesses while preserving jobs for American industries. The funds are designated to help local communities respond to some of the most basic personal mobility challenges caused by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
Gipson commends state leaders on plan
I commend my friends Gov. Tate Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn and the Legislature for working together to develop a plan for administering the COVID-19 emergency funds.
— Commissioner Andy Gipson (@CommAndyGipson) May 7, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Chaney applauds UnitedHealth Group
Commissioner Mike Chaney applauds UnitedHealth Group assistance to customers READ MORE>> https://t.co/S7413XN3VU
— Magnolia Tribune (@magnoliatribune) May 7, 2020
WTVA – Agriculture commissioner signs emergency rule to strengthen Mississippi’s food supply chain
Census response rates listed… Still time to respond
Here are the Top 20 City Rankings for self-response rates as of May 7!
Mississippi Self-Response Rate: 53.2%
Avg. National Response Rate: 57.7%Make an impact on your community by completing your census now at https://t.co/V3hSInqPu5! #ShapeYourState #MississippiCounts pic.twitter.com/VBCDqtBBbI
— Mississippi Census 2020 (@2020Mississippi) May 7, 2020
Wicker, Commerce Committee leaders introduce data privacy bill
.@SenatorWicker Wicker, Commerce Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Billhttps://t.co/WRWEtrx1YI
— Magnolia Tribune (@magnoliatribune) May 7, 2020
Congressional GOP to investigate root of coronavirus
The Democrats’ Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will become another partisan circus like the impeachment sham. Republicans are investigating the true root of the coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese Communist Party.
https://t.co/aGsWzCBJ5f— Congressman Michael Guest (@RepMichaelGuest) May 7, 2020
Congressman Thompson doesn’t support moving Secret Services from Homeland Security
Today, Chairman @BennieGThompson released a statement on efforts to move the Secret Service from @DHSGov to @USTreasury. https://t.co/ItlLhJ94dE pic.twitter.com/FUlHb9NMHi
— House Homeland Security Committee Democrats (@HomelandDems) May 7, 2020
Congressman Palazzo talks with Y’all Politics
LIVE with @MSyallpolitics @frankcorder talking about the coronavirus and how Mississippi and the rest of America will move forward in the wake of this virus. https://t.co/cIl6KKuQx8
— Steven Palazzo (@CongPalazzo) May 7, 2020
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