Record low for not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate
The state has hit an all-time low seasonally adjusted unemployment rate five times since March 2023.
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Wicker: Travels the state during state work month
I always look forward to August, because these events and meetings allow me to share the Senate’s work and hear directly from Mississippians about their thoughts and questions.
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Wicker: Promotes economic development
Roads, ports, broadband, and rail are the building blocks of a healthy economy.
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Mississippi jobless rate hits third straight record low
May’s 3.2 percent unemployment rate marks the third consecutive month that Mississippi set a new record low.
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Reeves calls special session to finalize deal
Average salaries on the corporate capital investment would be $93,000 annually.
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Jones to lead Mississippi Main Street Association
Jones, of Starkville, to lead Mississippi Main Street Association.
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Reeves touts economic development in Olive Branch visit
Reeves says about $700 million in new investments in DeSoto and Marshall counties since he became governor.
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MFlex Economic Development plan passes Legislature
Businesses qualifying for MFlex must report publicly the amount of investment, jobs created, average wage of employees, benefits provided, and other information.
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Entergy named among top utilities for economic development
Entergy named for assisting in economic development for Mississippi.
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Reeves touts growth as Voyant expands in Olive Branch
Voyant Beauty to add 80 jobs to current workforce by mid-2023.
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