Legislative Session: Governor Tate Reeves

Governor Tate Reeves joined MDOT Executive Director Brad White for a special episode of The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about the link between a strong transportation infrastructure network and economic growth and development along with other topics.




  • Show intro, introducing Governor Tate Reeves - 00:29
  • The history of the Mississippi Governor's Mansion - 00:47
  • On the COVID pandemic and other emergencies the governor has dealt with - 01:52
  • The importance of having a competent staff to move from issue to issue quickly - 04:07
  • On the importance of transportation infrastructure and its impact on economic growth and development - 04:30
  • Restarting the capacity projects after being in maintenance mode - 09:46
  • Besides transportation, other priorities for Gov. Reeves during the 2023 legislative session - 11:14
  • On Gov. Reeves' family and their athletic pursuits - 13:42
  • Thanking Brad and MDOT for working with legislative branch and executive branch to advance transportation infrastructure in Mississippi  - 14:41
  • Show outro - 15:56
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