The Mississippi Public Charter School Act of 2012 would allow the creation of charter schools in the 120 schools districts that are rated successful or worse. A seven-member board appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor and state education officials would be created to approve or reject charter school applications in those 120 school districts.
The campaign of Mississippi Treasurer Tate Reeves, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, announced today that its grassroots organization has knocked on 25,822 doors statewide since Friday, July 29th. This number is in addition to the 50,000+ doors knocked over the course of the campaign before Friday.
The Mississippi Medical Political Action Committee (MMPAC) announced today the endorsement of Tate Reeves for Lieutenant Governor in the Republican primary election August 2 and the general election November 8, 2011.
“I’m proud to have an A rating with the National Rifle Association,” said Reeves. “As Lt. Governor I will continue to strongly defend the Second Amendment and advocate for the rights of sportsmen."
The Home Builders Association of Jackson has endorsed Tate Reeves' candidacy for Lt. Governor. In the endorsement, President Wade Quin noted Tate’s “experience as a conservative money manager” and his success “in protecting taxpayers as Mississippi’s State Treasurer.”
“I’m honored to be receiving the endorsement of such a respected organization,” said Reeves. “The work of these law enforcement officials ensures a better Mississippi for everyone. I pledge to do all I can to support these brave men and women.”
“Our campaign is built on a strong grassroots effort with volunteers and contributors from all 82 counties. Our continued fundraising success is proof positive that our message focused on being more fiscally responsible, lowering the state’s debt burden and cutting spending is resonating with voters all across Mississippi,” said Reeves.
Tate Reeves’ campaign for Lt. Governor is calling on Billy Hewes to stop the discredited practice known as push-polling. Numerous Reeves supporters have alerted the campaign to being called and asked for whom they are voting and then being read a series of false, misleading statements about Tate Reeves in an attempt to change their vote and skew the poll.
