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Governor Reeves to deliver 2022 State of the State address Tuesday

By: Frank Corder - January 24, 2022

The Democratic Response is expected to be given by Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons.

On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves will deliver his 2022 State of the State address at the Capitol as lawmakers continue to work through the session on a laundry list of priorities, including a medical marijuana bill, teacher pay raises, elimination of the state income tax, the initiative process, redistricting and more.

A release from the Governor’s office announcing the address says Reeves will discuss Mississippi’s successes in the face of the pandemic and give a vision for the year ahead.

According to House Minority Leader Robert Johnson (D), the Democratic Response to Governor Reeves’ State of the State is expected to be delivered by Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons, brother of State Senator Derrick Simmons (D). Senator Simmons is the chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Mayor Simmons took office in 2016 and is in his second term. He is an active member of the Mississippi Municipal Leage, the Delta Council, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Washington County Democratic Party.

Governor Reeves’ annual address to lawmakers and the state will start at 4 p.m. Mayor Simmon’s Democratic Response will follow the conclusion of the Governor’s remarks.

A live stream of the event will be available here.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com