JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi will invest over $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism, and conservation initiatives across the state.

The majority of grant approvals will fund projects aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s economy through site development, infrastructure improvements and workforce training support.

The investment will expand infrastructure at sites statewide and position Mississippi to attract additional record-breaking private sector investment.

Funding comes from the Mississippi Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission.

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