JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Governor Tate Reeves announced the state will invest more than $110 million in economic development, infrastructure modernization, workforce development, tourism and tourism efforts. conservation throughout Mississippi.

The majority of the approved grants, totaling more than $97 million, will be invested in projects the governor says will strengthen Mississippi’s economy.

“Mississippi’s economic development results have been historic and unprecedented,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “We have secured billions in new private sector investment and created thousands of jobs across the state. The funding we announced today will go a long way in maintaining Mississippi’s economic momentum and help create more good-paying job opportunities for Mississippians across the state.

According to Reeves, the investment will help expand infrastructure capabilities at sites across the state and better position Mississippi for more private sector investment.

Funding for these projects is available through the Mississippi Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Eastern Crescent Regional Commission.

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