Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s new lieutenant governor, Republican Delbert Hosemann, said immediately after his inauguration Thursday that he wants to work with all lawmakers to improve education, enact pay raises for state employees and address problems in a state’s prison system that has been rocked by deadly violence. “We’re all in this together,” Hosemann [...]
Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - Lt. Governor-elect Delbert Hosemann made a surprise visit to the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman on Sunday. He assessed the situation at the prison. “I went in Unit 29, looked at the destruction that occurred there and there was literally still blood on the walls there. It was horrific,” said Hosemann. [...]
Guntown, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Lt. Gov.-elect Delbert Hosemann toured a storm-battered section of Northeast Mississippi on Wednesday to survey damaged homes and speak with residents in the area. Hosemann told the Daily Journal after his visit to Guntown that he typically has traveled to storm-damaged areas and wants to speak with the homeowners in [...]
Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s incoming lieutenant governor is setting an ambitious agenda for his first year in office. Republican Delbert Hosemann will be sworn in Jan. 9, along with most of the other statewide elected officials. That’s two days after the legislative session begins and five days before the current lieutenant governor, Republican Tate [...]
Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - The leaders you elected to be your voice in statewide offices are preparing for the start of their four year terms. Delbert Hosemann is putting in the work before he’s sworn in. He’s been meeting with all 52 senators and prepping for committee assignments. “I’ve got an agenda for transportation," said [...]
Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - Incoming Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann sits down with 12 News Byron Brown for an in-depth interview. The Lt. Gov-elect talks about the upcoming session & how he’ll work with Governor-elect Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn. He also reflects on his time as Secretary of State. Watch video here. (WJTV)
We were humbled the night of Nov. 5 to receive more than 60 percent of the vote for lieutenant governor – an instruction from Mississippians to move forward with our plans to grow our economy, provide every child with quality public educational opportunities, make healthcare more accessible, and shore up our roads and bridges. The [...]
