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Gov. Tate Reeves says he will sign bill

Governor Reeves supports Mississippians voice for change

Gov. Tate Reeves
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Gov. Tate Reeves says he will sign bill

Governor Reeves supports Mississippians voice for change

Gov. Tate Reeves went to Facebook Saturday morning about the ongoing change of the Mississippi state flag."If they send me a bill this weekend, I will sign it," Reeves said. Gov. Reeves mentioned his determination to get Mississippi to a modern time and find a solution that will bring the state together instead of a divide."For economic prosperity and for a better future for my kids and yours, we must find a way to come together," Gov. Reeves said. "To heal our wounds, to forgive, to resolve that the page has been turned, to trust each other."The Legislature passed the bill Sunday.History of the Mississippi flagMany Mississippi lawmakers say 'It's Time' to change the state flag Mississippi's top sports figures on why the flag needs to changeMississippi lawmakers take step toward changing state flag Mississippi lawmakers take step toward changing state flag

Gov. Tate Reeves went to Facebook Saturday morning about the ongoing change of the Mississippi state flag.

"If they send me a bill this weekend, I will sign it," Reeves said.

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Gov. Reeves mentioned his determination to get Mississippi to a modern time and find a solution that will bring the state together instead of a divide.

"For economic prosperity and for a better future for my kids and yours, we must find a way to come together," Gov. Reeves said. "To heal our wounds, to forgive, to resolve that the page has been turned, to trust each other."

The Legislature passed the bill Sunday.


History of the Mississippi flag

Many Mississippi lawmakers say 'It's Time' to change the state flag

Mississippi's top sports figures on why the flag needs to change

Mississippi lawmakers take step toward changing state flag

Mississippi lawmakers take step toward changing state flag