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Governor Reeves extends social distancing measures

Governor Reeves extends social distancing measures as outlined in Executive Order 1493.  The Order is implemented to limit transmissions in…

Governor Reeves safely reopens ballparks, movie theaters, libraries and museums

Governor Reeves releases Executive Order to safely reopen ballparks, movie theaters, libraries and museum under strict social distancing and…

Governor Reeves extends protections from civil liability for healthcare workers and facilities.

Governor Reeves extends protections from civil liability for healthcare workers and facilities under Executive Order 1494 until June 15, 2020. …

Governor Reeves Extends the Safer at Home Order

Executive Order Number 1488: extends the Safer At Home order and accompanying amendments for an additional week and adds Holmes County to the…

Governor Reeves Announces New Safer Return Order to Begin on June 1st

Governor Reeves announced the new “Safe Return” order which will allow all businesses to reopen under the guidelines of Executive Order 1492.…

Governor Reeves Signs Executive Order Detailing Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation and Sports

Executive Order Number 1487: lays out strict social distancing guidelines for outdoor recreational facilities to begin reopening safely, as well…

Governor Reeves Extends Protections and Resources for Healthcare Workers

Governor Reeves amends executive order 1471 to extend protections and resources for healthcare works and facilities until May 31, 2020. The executive…

Governor Reeves Signs Executive Order Allowing Tattoo Parlors and Other Businesses to Reopen

Executive Order No. 1486: lays out strict social distancing guidelines for tattoo parlors to reopen safely, enables restaurants who do not serve…

Governor Reeves Signs New Order Directing State, County and Municipal Government Employers to Begin the Process of Returning to Work

Governor Reeves announced Executive Order 148 directing state, county and municipal government employers to begin the process of safely returning all…

Governor Reeves Extends Unemployment to Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Reeves announced Executive Order 1481, which extends coronavirus unemployment benefits, such as waiving the one-week waiting period thru…