Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been elected as the 2026 States’ Co-Chair of the Delta Regional Authority, a federal-state partnership aimed at promoting economic growth in the lower Mississippi River region.
Reeves, a Republican, was elected by the DRA Board of Governors to serve in the role, which involves working to advance economic development across 255 counties and parishes in eight states. The region includes parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
“I want to thank the Delta Regional Authority Board of Governors for entrusting me to serve as 2026 States’ Co-Chair,” Reeves said in a statement. “From record-breaking private sector investment to nation-leading educational gains, Mississippi is experiencing unprecedented momentum. I’m excited to work with our federal and state partners to bring that same momentum to the eight states DRA serves.”
The DRA was established in 2000 to foster economic development through investments in transportation, public infrastructure, workforce training, and business support. Laura Veazey, the agency’s executive director, expressed enthusiasm about Reeves’ leadership.
Reeves began his term as co-chair on May 22, succeeding Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who held the position since 2024.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
