JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Governor Tate Reeves announced a strategic allocation exceeding $100 million to advance economic development, modernize infrastructure, enhance workforce training, and support tourism and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi. The funding will primarily support initiatives focused on site readiness, transportation upgrades, and skill development programs aimed at strengthening the state’s competitive edge.
By expanding essential infrastructure across multiple regions, the initiative aims to create favorable conditions for attracting significant private-sector investments. The financial backing comes from several federal and regional sources, including the Mississippi Development Authority, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, the RESTORE Act, GOMESA, and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. These collaborative funding mechanisms underscore a coordinated approach to regional growth and long-term economic resilience.
This marks a pivotal step in the state’s broader strategy to stimulate job creation and improve community infrastructure.
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Mississippi to invest over $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi will invest over $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism, and conservation initiatives across the state. n nThe majority of grant approvals will fund projects aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s economy through site development, infrastructure improvements and workforce training support. n nThe investment will expand infrastructure at sites statewide and position Mississippi to attract additional record-breaking private sector investment. n nFunding comes from the Mississippi Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. n nThis is a developing story. n nWant more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. n nSee a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.