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2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION & PINE BELT UPDATE The 2026 Legislative Session was a busy one, and I’m proud of what we accomplished for Mississippi and for the Pine Belt. We invested in teachers, strengthened PERS, supported our National Guard, passed major education reforms, and brought important state resources back home. Here are a few highlights. […]

In November, I was invited to speak at the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association’s (MADA) Regional Meeting in Hattiesburg. We had a great discussion about the most recent session as well as some of the top issues we’ll be facing in January.

October Update Government Structure Committee Hearing Near the end of October, I held a Government Structure Committee hearing to discuss a variety of topics involving the streamlining of state government operations. Public Service Commission Chairman Chris Brown, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson all gave presentations and answered questions on a […]

September Update Wes Curry Appointed to 12th Circuit Last month, Governor Tate Reeves appointed Wes Curry to the 12th Circuit Court, filling a vacancy left by Jon Mark Weathers. Judge Curry has served since 2017 as a municipal court judge in Hattiesburg, and has served since 2012 as a Justice Court Judge for Forrest County. […]