Pressroom Pressroom November 2, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann on Record, Future Ahead of Election Day Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is seeking a second term. But first, he must defeat Democrat D. Ryan Grover. Hosemann said voters have told him they want the state to be run like a business, and for leaders at the state... READ MORE November 1, 2023 Hosemann: Honor Our Soldiers and Go Vote Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times Tribune) - In 2008, shortly after being elected Secretary of State, I traveled to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait to visit with thousands of men and women deployed overseas in the Mississippi National Guard. The topic of conversation was the importance of... READ MORE October 28, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Proposes Last-Dollar Community College Tuition Program Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann told Mississippi business leaders Thursday he wants to make the state’s 15 two-year colleges tuition free. Speaking at the annual Mississippi Economic Council’s Hobnob event, designed to allow the state’s business leaders to hear from political... READ MORE October 27, 2023 Hosemann Makes Pre-Election Day Stop in Columbus Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was making rounds ahead of election day. He made a stop at Zachary’s Columbus. Hosemann said he wanted voters to know he would continue to work to decrease taxes, pay down state debt, and promote education. One of... READ MORE October 9, 2023 Lt. Governor Brings Greetings at Dr. Paul's Southern Miss. Investiture Hattiesburg, Miss. (Press Register) - Dr. Joseph S. Paul eschewed the spotlight during his presidential inauguration Oct. 5 at The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Hattiesburg campus, deflecting the focus instead on the institution where he’s been called to serve as its leader. A beloved... READ MORE September 29, 2023 Lt. Gov. Hosemann Journeys to DeSoto County Post-Primary Nesbitt, Miss. - Mississippi’s two top state leaders made DeSoto County a destination on the campaign trail this week, as Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann made appearances in the county. Reeves made stops in Olive Branch and Southaven Tuesday to promote business... READ MORE August 24, 2023 Hosemann Helps Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Army Corps Vicksburg District Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District joined local officials, residents and Division retirees to celebrate the Vicksburg District’s 150th anniversary at its headquarters on Halls Ferry Road. The event featured comments by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs,... READ MORE August 21, 2023 Lt. Gov. Hosemann Sets Sights on Healthcare, Tax Cuts Jackson, Miss. (MPB) - Healthcare, tax cuts and environmental issues are all topics that the Lt. Governor plans to tackle in the coming months. While all of these were discussed and debated by lawmakers in 2023’s session, he says the "work is not done." Following the... READ MORE August 15, 2023 Mississippi Economy Continuing to Show Strength, Lt. Gov. Says Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Total revenue collections in Mississippi for July of the FY 2024 year are 8.17% over the sine die estimate which comes to roughly $45.1 million, making year-to-date revenue also overestimate for the same amount. “We are pleased that revenues continue... READ MORE August 9, 2023 Pro-Life Advocate Delbert Hosemann Wins Miss. Lt. Governor Primary Jackson, Miss. (Pro-Life News) - National Right to Life and Mississippi Right to Life hailed tonight’s primary election victory of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. During the primary campaign, Lt. Governor Hosemann was wrongly attacked by his opponents as being a supporter of abortion. “The voters of... READ MORE August 8, 2023 Incumbent Hosemann Wins Republican Nomination for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel in the state’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor Tuesday, staving off a primary challenge for one of the most powerful positions in Mississippi government. The results are the culmination of a... READ MORE August 8, 2023 Clear Victory: Hosemann Wins Nomination in Republican Primary for Miss. Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger in Tuesday’s GOP primary. Now facing only a little-known political newcomer in November’s general election, Hosemann in his victory speech late Tuesday night recounted numerous... READ MORE August 4, 2023 Miss. AG Opens Investigation Into Pro-McDaniel PAC Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - After months of inaction on claims of widespread campaign finance violations this election cycle, Attorney General Lynn Fitch says she’s investigating a PAC run by lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel’s campaign treasurer. The Invest in Mississippi PAC has been running hundreds... READ MORE August 2, 2023 Hosemann: McDaniel Voted Illegally, Does Not Live at Residence Jackson, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Allegations that Sen. Chris McDaniel does not live in his legislative district and has been voting illegally escalated Wednesday as Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann called on authorities to investigate, ratcheting up the back-and-forth between the two Republicans leading up... READ MORE July 28, 2023 COLUMN: Hosemann, Not McDaniel, for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Chris McDaniel is up against Delbert Hosemann in the Republican primary race on Tuesday, August 8. It is essential for those of us who have opposed McDaniel for any higher office in the past to show up for the... READ MORE July 28, 2023 COLUMN: Questions Arise About McDaniel's Honesty, Residency Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - There are a few issues in which I agree with Chris McDaniel. Like him, I am disappointed that the Mississippi Senate, under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, has been an obstacle to restoring the initiative process that citizens... READ MORE July 24, 2023 COLUMN: Hosemann the Better Choice for Lt. Governor Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - I don’t agree with Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on many issues, but I do think he’s done a pretty good job as our state’s second-in-command and particularly as president of the state Senate. I appreciate his attempts toward bipartisanship,... READ MORE July 24, 2023 Hosemann Walks Neshoba with Cindy Hyde-Smith, McDaniel Digs into Outside Track Neshoba Co., Miss. (Daily Journal) - A slate of weekend campaign stops highlighted the factions surrounding the two Republican lieutenant governor candidates, even as both continue to aim sharp, personal attacks against each other. Sen. Chris McDaniel appeared in a fellow legislator's home district and... READ MORE June 30, 2023 Lt. Governor Speaks at Groundbreaking for New Nursing School Jackson, Miss. (MPB) - A 106,000 square foot facility will be the newest addition to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The new building will be the nursing school's latest update since 1999 after the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $55 million dollars to the... READ MORE June 27, 2023 Hosemann Discusses Infrastructure Match Funds at Municipal Officials' Conference Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two of the conference, sharing remarks in the opening session. Discussions today included how to... READ MORE June 26, 2023 Delbert Hosemann Receives Right to Life Endorsement in Re-Election Campaign for LTG Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Mississippi Right to Life has endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his re-election campaign for Lt. Governor. “Our endorsement is recognition of your years of dedicated service in defense of human life for innocent unborn babies, the elderly, and the disabled,”... READ MORE June 19, 2023 Hosemann Visits Site of Tornado Damage in Jasper County Jasper County, Miss. (WTOK) - The devastation in Jasper County is just jaw-dropping. Homes that were fine less than 24 hours ago are nothing but debris scattered across the ground. Trees have been shredded. The path of destruction where the tornado came through is... READ MORE June 15, 2023 BIPEC Endorses Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has received another endorsement in his re-election campaign, as the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC), which represents business and industry leaders in Mississippi, has endorsed Hosemann. “Delbert has personal experience running a business and... READ MORE June 14, 2023 Hosemann Flush With Support as Campaign Heats Up Laurel, Miss. (Laurel Leader Call) - Candidates for state offices in this year’s Mississippi elections were required to file updated campaign finance reports for activity in May by June 9. The following is a rundown of the latest campaign finance filings from each statewide and... READ MORE June 12, 2023 Poll: Hosemann Leads in Lt. Governor Primary Race Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - A new Mississippi Today/Siena College poll shows incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann with a substantial lead over challenger Chris McDaniel ahead of the Aug. 8 primary, but Hosemann doesn’t crack 50% and many remain undecided. The poll of respondents... READ MORE June 7, 2023 Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann Reflects on Successful Year Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by WXXV earlier today and discussed his successes throughout his term and what’s to come. A lot has happened in Mississippi in the last four years, teachers have received a pay raise, roads are being repaved,... READ MORE June 6, 2023 Hospitals Will Receive Grant Funds, Lt. Gov. Hosemann Says Cleveland, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says any hospitals in Mississippi that aren’t able to draw all of the state emergency funding intended for them this year will get it in 2024. “In January whoever didn’t get the money is going to be... READ MORE June 2, 2023 LTG Hosemann Asks for Prayer for Madison County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Brandon, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - A Madison police officer is dead after a domestic dispute in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon led to a hostage standoff Thursday morning, officials said. The suspect was shot dead and a Brandon police officer also was shot and... READ MORE June 1, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Gives Keynote for Ridgeland Memorial Day Service Ridgeland, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - The City of Ridgeland held a Ceremony in Honor of Memorial Day on the morning of Thursday, May 2. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was present as the keynote speaker. The Ridgeland High School AFJROTC Color Guard presented the flags. View Original Story READ MORE May 29, 2023 LTG Speaks at Memorial Day Service in Brookhavent Brookhaven, Miss. (Daily Leader) - Ben Johnson’s voice broke with emotion as he read the poem “Old Glory” by the Lincoln County Military Memorial Monday morning. Johnson is Post Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2618. It was fitting for a ceremony honoring the... READ MORE May 24, 2023 Manufacturers Endorse Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for Re-Election Desoto County, Miss. (DeSoto News) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (MMA PAC), which represents manufacturers across the state, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today. MMA President and Chief Executive Officer John McKay said Hosemann’s record... READ MORE May 20, 2023 Hosemann Encourages William Carey Osteopathy Grads to Stay in Miss. in Commencement Speech Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of students from William Carey University are the nation’s newest physicians this weekend. “It was really fun to see everyone again and see all my professors who helped make it happen and helped through all the low times and the... READ MORE May 18, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Remembers Friend, Leader Johnny Morgan Washington County, Ark. (WAPT) - WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. — A former Mississippi state senator was killed in an Arkansas plane crash. The Washington County, Arkansas sheriff's office, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a Wednesday's crash that claimed the... READ MORE May 18, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann to Keynote Ridgeland Memorial Day Service Ridgeland, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - Memorial Day observances are set in Ridgeland and Flora. Ridgeland will observe Memorial Day early with a Remember and Honor ceremony at the Veteran’s Memory Park in front of City Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m., where... READ MORE May 17, 2023 Lynn Hosemann Making a Difference Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - Lynn Hosemann, wife of Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann, is a lady with a mission. She is a feisty, intelligent, and goal orientated lady! Lynn’s passion is all Mississippi! But, her “heart” passion is children with disabilities. As Lynn explains in... READ MORE May 11, 2023 Hosemann Reports $3.4M on Hand, McDaniel Files Incomplete Numbers Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Once a vocal champion of campaign finance transparency and reform, lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel has again filed an incomplete and incoherent report of the amounts and sources of funding for his campaign. This comes after McDaniel’s campaign last month... READ MORE May 9, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Applauds William Carey's Efforts to Expand Physicians in Miss. Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American) - William Carey University's College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a $20 million infrastructure grant last week to further expand its offerings in medical education and workforce development. The infrastructure grant, announced Friday, was given through AccelerateMS to create an Institute... READ MORE May 1, 2023 Hosemann to Serve on America250 Commission Jackson, Miss. (Magee News) - On March 28, 2023, Governor Tate Reeves signed into law SB 2139, providing for the creation of a non-partisan state commission to develop programs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence in 2026. Working jointly with the America250 Foundation,... READ MORE April 27, 2023 Hosemann Visits Pine Belt to Debrief Successful 2023 Legislative Session Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann paid a visit to the Hub City yesterday to give an update on the aftermath of the 2023 Legislative Session. https://delberthosemann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WDAM-Interview-5.1.23.mp4 READ MORE April 27, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Offers Hope in Black Hawk Black Hawk, Miss. (Winona Times/Carroll County Conservative) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann visited the area on April 20 to discuss what is being done to bring relief to those affected by the March 24 tornado and the access damage. A Rotarian in Jackson, Hosemann spoke... READ MORE April 26, 2023 Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Visits Coast for Legislative Debriefing Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann met with community leaders and government officials today in Gulfport to discuss the 2023 legislation session. Hosemann said the legislature had more than $200 million allocated across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and will be available to spend July... READ MORE April 26, 2023 South Pontotoc Schools Hosts Roundtable with Lt. Governor Pontotoc County, Miss. (Pontotoc Progress) - Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (above, sixth from left) visited South Pontotoc Elementary School Monday afternoon (April 24) and announced the $100-million in additional funding for Mississippi schools, which was signed into law last Friday. Hosemann also led a... READ MORE April 25, 2023 LTG Delbert Hosemann Hears from Local Leaders During Tupelo Visit Tupelo, Miss. (WTVA) - Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by the Community Development Foundation in Tupelo Monday morning to talk to many city leaders about what was passed in the past legislative session. Hosemann also talked to them about what they want done. The Lieutenant Governor commended the economic successes... READ MORE April 21, 2023 Hosemann Visits Site Of Tornado, Talks Recovery Black Hawk, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann visited Black Hawk and Summerfield Thursday afternoon to discuss next steps as the communities recover from an EF3 tornado that tore through on March 24. About 20 community members and various city, county, state... READ MORE April 20, 2023 EDITORIAL: Lt. Governor Hosemann Likeliest LTG Candidate to Receive Trump Endorsement McComb, Miss. (Enterprise Journal) - Six years ago, when President Donald Trump’s administration started asking state election officials to provide detailed information about registered voters, such as birth dates and Social Security numbers, Delbert Hosemann delivered a memorable response. At the time Hosemann spoke, he was... READ MORE April 19, 2023 Hosemann to Keynote Jones College Commencement Jackson, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly 650 of the more than 700 students eligible to graduate are participating in the 95th annual Commencement Ceremony at Jones College. This year, graduates and guests will hear from Miss. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann as the keynote speaker. The graduation ceremony will... READ MORE April 17, 2023 Chris McDaniel Returns $465K in Questionable Donations, Shuts Down Political Action Committee Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - Lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel has reported returning legally questionable large donations from a Virginia dark-money nonprofit, and shutting down his PAC through which the donations flowed to his campaign. McDaniel’s Hold the Line PAC has reported it returned $460,000 to... READ MORE April 13, 2023 Eleven Choirs Perform During Session at Invitation of Lt. Governor Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - Almost every Tuesday at noon during the 2023 Legislative Session, a Mississippi student choir gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to perform a selection of acapella music. Lawmakers, staff, visitors, and others gathered at the rails at all levels of the building to... READ MORE April 12, 2023 Hosemann: Upgrades on the Way for Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park will soon have a better understanding of the park and the area’s Civil War history under a plan to build an interpretive center on the Siege of Vicksburg and the park. Mississippi Lt.... READ MORE April 6, 2023 ‘Totally Erroneous’: Lt. Governor Hosemann Reacts to Trump Indictment Mar-a-Lago, Fla. (NTD News) - As reactions are still pouring in on the unprecedented case against former President Donald Trump, Mississippi Lieutenant Gov. Delbert Hosemann shares with NTD his perspective on Trump’s indictment. But first, let’s hear about how his state is coping following... READ MORE April 1, 2023 Hosemann Visits Cooper Tire, Monroe County After Severe Storm Damage Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - One week after an EF-3 tornado tore through the state and Monroe County, state officials toured the devastation of Amory hours after the state allocated $17 million in relief. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann joined state Sen. Hob Bryan in a... READ MORE April 1, 2023 Lt. Hosemann Reflects on Successful 2023 Session Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - The below statement is attributable to Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann: “From a $600 million-plus infrastructure plan to legislation strengthening our elections process, providing options for the continued collaboration of hospitals, and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in Mississippi, the... READ MORE March 25, 2023 Miss. Lt. Governor Responds to Deadly Storms in Delta, Northeast Area of State Rolling Fork, Miss. (Fox 13-Memphis) - Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has issued a public statement after tornadoes swept across the state, killing 23 people and injuring dozens. In the statement, Governor Hosemann says, “The devastation, both in terms of loss of life and damage,... READ MORE March 25, 2023 McDaniel Campaign Violation Referred to Attorney General's Office Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s campaign has filed a complaint accusing his Republican primary challenger state Sen. Chris McDaniel of “clear violations of Mississippi law” with his campaign money. The secretary of state’s office, records show, has forwarded the complaint to... READ MORE March 22, 2023 Schools Consider Innovative Modified Calendar Advocated for by LTG Madison, Miss. (Madison Journal) - Madison County Schools officials are polling parents about the possibility of a modified schedule for future school years, officials say. Superintendent Charlotte Seals said in a video to parents explaining the survey that 75 percent of district faculty and staff answered... READ MORE March 16, 2023 McDaniel Operatives Coordinating with Democrats in Lt. Governor Campaign Jackson, Miss. (Scott County Times) - Bob Hickingbottom, a little-known Democrat running for governor in 2023, posted a soon-to-be viral message to his campaign Facebook page on Feb. 17 around 3 p.m. “… I hope you will join me and vote for the Democrats from the... READ MORE March 8, 2023 Conservatives Lead on Postpartum Care, McDaniel Votes Against Mississippi Mothers Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - After three years of debate, Mississippi joined the rest of the United States by extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers beyond 60 days. The proposal, which had passed the Senate multiple times in recent sessions, passed the House 89-29 after... READ MORE March 6, 2023 Senate Votes 52-0 to Fully Fund Schools, Hosemann Leads the Way Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Senate leaders are pushing to rewrite the state’s education budget formula, which has only fully funded public schools twice since it was put into law in 1997. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar, both Republicans, said... READ MORE February 15, 2023 Miss. Realtors Endorse Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for Reelection DeSoto County, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is getting the endorsement of state realtors as the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (MARPAC) Wednesday gave Hosemann their nod for a second term in office. MARPAC Chair Karen Glass cited Hosemann’s dedication... READ MORE February 15, 2023 Salter: Incumbent Hosemann Expected to Take the Fight to McDaniel Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Back in 2014, Mississippi politicos underestimated Tea Party zealot State Sen. Chris McDaniel and it almost resulted in one of the state’s most shocking political upsets. At the outset, most thought McDaniel was taking on then-incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thad... READ MORE January 5, 2023 Hosemann Kicks Off Reelection Campaign Before Overflow Crowd Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Delbert Hosemann filed qualifying papers Thursday at the state Republican Party headquarters to seek a second term as lieutenant governor. Hosemann announced his reelection bid before an overflow crowd in the party headquarters conference room. The entryway to the headquarters building also... READ MORE December 28, 2022 Hosemann Column: 2023 Will Not Be a Typical Election Year in the LTG Office Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Some politicos say the agenda during an election year is always pared down to bare necessities. Not this year. From transportation to education, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office is preparing a full slate of conservative legislation. Here are our top priorities: Tax... READ MORE December 21, 2022 Healthcare, Infrastructure Top Lt. Governor's Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - With the Mississippi legislature's next regular session less than two weeks away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann laid out a number of priorities he'd like to see pass in 2023. Atop his list were healthcare and infrastructure, with education and taxes... READ MORE December 16, 2022 Senate Study Group Formed Under Hosemann Backs Changes to Support Moms, Families Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hub City Spokes) - Extending postpartum Medicaid, creating a foster care bill of rights and building a new website to help moms and families find resources are all among the policy priorities backed by the Senate Study Group on Women, Children and... READ MORE December 31, 2019 Hosemann Sues Corps to Protect Coast from Spillway Releases Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Business Journal) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann on Monday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi River Commission because of the extended release of fresh water into the saltwater Mississippi Sound from the extended... READ MORE December 20, 2019 Analysis: Hosemann Says He is Ready to Get to Work as New Lt. Gov. 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... READ MORE December 19, 2019 Hosemann Offers Guidance on Giving After Holiday Tornadoes Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - American Red Cross as well as many faith based organizations are asking for donations after this passed Monday’s storms. We encourage you to contribute, but there is a science when it comes to donating after natural disasters. You can give the most... READ MORE December 18, 2019 Lt. Governor-Elect Hosemann Visit Storm-Damaged Areas in Guntown 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... READ MORE December 13, 2019 COLUMN: SOS, State Leaders Work Together on Land Deal for Public Use Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Not a single dime of the state’s tax dollars was used to purchase the nearly 18,000 acres of iconic Mississippi Delta river bottoms now known as the Phil Bryant Wildlife Management Area. As Lt. Governor-elect Delbert Hosemann said, “this is... READ MORE December 2, 2019 SOS Says to Beware of Charity Scams This Holiday Season Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - The National Day of Giving is set for tomorrow and it’s a global generosity day set aside for people to give back to the community. As people prepare to donate money to the charities of their choice, the Secretary of State’s... READ MORE November 14, 2019 Lt. Gov.-Elect Talks Workforce Development at Tech Conference Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - Several Mississippi entrepreneurs and innovators took advantage of a huge two-day technology conference. The 20th annual Innovate Mississippi’s Conference on Technology Innovation was held this week at the Westin in Jackson. The event included investor panel discussions about cybersecurity and learning... READ MORE November 7, 2019 Vicksburg's Hosemann is Elected Next Lieutenant Governor Vicksburg, Miss. (AP) - Vicksburg native Delbert Hosemann has defeated upstart Democrat Jay Hughes to become Mississippi’s next lieutenant governor. Hosemann, after three terms as secretary of state, rode the self-deprecating campaign style he built there to the powerful office that oversees the state Senate. He... READ MORE November 1, 2019 Endorsement: Hosemann Has Earned Promotion Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - It is the only position in state government that is constitutionally allowed to be part of two branches of government - the executive and the legislation. The lieutenant governor runs the Senate, deciding committee chairmanships, assigning bills and, if... READ MORE October 25, 2019 Hosemann Campaigns in Crossroads Area Corinth, Miss. (Daily Corinthian) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made his way to the Crossroads area this week to speak to the people about an educated workforce and structure in schools. The Republican lieutenant governor candidate arrived at Pizza Grocery in Corinth for... READ MORE October 22, 2019 SOS Joins in International Charity Fraud Awareness Week Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - Despite being one of the poorest states in the nation, Mississippi residents always rank among the most charitable in America. So it’s important to make sure the organizations we give to are on the up and up. This week (October 21-25)... READ MORE October 19, 2019 A Conversation With Delbert Hosemann, Candidate for Lt. Governor Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - This week we take a closer look at the race for lt. governor, sitting down with the Republican candidate in the race, Delbert Hosemann. View Original Story READ MORE October 18, 2019 Hosemann Congratulates Bay-Waveland School District on Rise from 'C' to 'A' Rating Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday was election day for some students in Bay St. Louis. North Bay Elementary School held a mock election as part of Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s “Promote the Vote” campaign. Even though the ballots are for pretend, heading... READ MORE October 17, 2019 SOS: Record $11.7 Million in New Waterfront Projects Headed to Coast Gulfport, Miss. (Sun Herald) - A record $11.74 million from the Tidelands Trust Fund is coming back to the Coast for new boardwalks, boat ramps, waterfront parks and other improvements in South Mississippi. “You’ll see it spread all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Secretary... READ MORE October 16, 2019 Hosemann campaigns on infrastructure solutions, budget reforms Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) - With the state’s general election less than three weeks away, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is campaigning to be the next lieutenant governor by advocating for the need to revamp the structure of state agencies and repair... READ MORE October 10, 2019 NFIB Mississippi PAC Endorses Hosemann for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (NFIB) - The NFIB Mississippi PAC has endorsed Delbert Hosemann for lieutenant governor. The political action committee is comprised exclusively of NFIB members in Mississippi, and its endorsement is based on a survey of NFIB members throughout the state. “Small business drives Mississippi’s... READ MORE October 8, 2019 BIPEC Names Delbert Hosemann 'Best for Business & Jobs' Jackson, Miss. (BIPEC) - The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has named Delbert Hosemann as “Best for Business and Jobs.” BIPEC reviews backgrounds and key positions of candidates and disseminates research findings to members and educates its membership on the impact that... READ MORE September 16, 2019 OPINION: Thumbs Up for Hosemann's Infrastructure Plan Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, laid out several new initiatives Friday, one focused on infusing counties and cities with funds necessary to repair deteriorating roads and bridges. To provide aid for local roads and bridges,... READ MORE September 11, 2019 Lt. Governor Candidate Hosemann Visits Meridian Meridian, Miss. (WTOK) - Delbert Hosemann, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, visited Meridian Monday evening. Hosemann addressed an excited crowd at Squealer's BBQ on several topics, including moving Meridian forward. "We have a lot of potential here, and it's time, Meridian; it's time," said Hosemann. "We've... READ MORE September 10, 2019 Lt. governor candidate Hosemann proposes plan to raise state employee salaries Waynesboro, Miss. (WDAM) - Secretary of State and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann was in Waynesboro on Wednesday visiting community leaders, law enforcement and supporters in the area. Along with his plan to speed up the process of getting a Mississippi driver’s license,... READ MORE September 6, 2019 Palazzo Endorses Hosemann for Lt. Governor Purvis, Miss. (WDAM) - Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo endorsed Delbert Hosemann for Mississippi Lieutenant Governor on Friday. Palazzo cited Hosemann’s “strong business sense, fiscal conservatism and support for law enforcement.” Hosemann clinched the Republican nomination with a decisive win over Shane Quick in the August primary. “In... READ MORE September 4, 2019 Congressman Michael Guest Endorses Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Brandon, Miss. (WLBT) - Delbert Hosemann picked up the endorsement of Congressman Michael Guest Wednesday afternoon. This is Hosemann’s second endorsement from a member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation in two weeks, with Congressman Trent Kelly endorsing Hosemann in late August. “We need a conservative leader who... READ MORE August 26, 2019 Cong. Kelly Endorses Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Tupelo, Miss. (WCBI) - A candidate for Lieutenant Governor picked up an endorsement from a U.S. Congressman. Republican Congressman Trent Kelly endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his run for Mississippi’s Lieutenant Governor. Congressman Kelly announced his endorsement of Hosemann during a news conference at the Tupelo Furniture... READ MORE August 22, 2019 SOS Hosemann Demands Action from Corps on Spillway, Pumps Vicksburg, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Warren County resident Lauren Stubblefield, a flood victim and seventh generation Mississippian, stood in front of the Mississippi River Commission and painted a vivid image of her home on Floweree Road. “Imagine your favorite place in the world,” Stubblefield said.... READ MORE August 6, 2019 AP: Republican Nominee for Lt. Gov Snags 86% of Vote Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann seems to have this elections thing pretty much down. Hosemann, who won all three of his races for Secretary of State by comfortable margins, opened his bid for lieutenant governor by outdistancing Shane Quick of DeSoto... READ MORE August 3, 2019 EDITORIAL: 'Go With Hosemann' on Aug. 6 Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - As far as Delbert Hosemann, endorsing him over token challenger Shane Quick is a no-brainer in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor. He has been a top-notch secretary of state. He would be the same if elected lieutenant governor. After Tuesday,... READ MORE August 2, 2019 Opinion: Hosemann 'Most Organized' at 2019 Fair Neshoba County, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Statewide election year political speaking is always amped up under the Pavilion at the Neshoba County Fair. If you missed the fair, you can catch every speech on Wednesday and Thursday on our YouTube channel as well as... READ MORE July 31, 2019 Hosemann: 'I Don't Over-Promise, I Over-Deliver' Neshoba County, Miss. (WLBT) - Part of what makes these Neshoba speeches interesting this year is the timing. They’re happening less than a week out from the primary. But the race that drew a big crowd Wednesday was the Lt. Governor’s race, and it’s not... READ MORE July 25, 2019 Jobs, Education Top Hosemann's Platform for Lt. Gov Jackson, Miss. (AP) - With a big campaign fund and a well-known name statewide, Delbert Hosemann is focused on the general election for Mississippi lieutenant governor. But he does have a challenger on Aug. 6 for the Republican nomination — Shane Quick of DeSoto... READ MORE July 23, 2019 SOS Fights to Ensure Election Integrity, Security JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) - Ever since the 2016 presidential election, the issue of foreign operatives and hackers manipulating the voting process has been a huge concern. Hackers tried 200,000 times on Election Day to jam the polling place locator on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s... READ MORE July 19, 2019 NRA Endorses Hosemann, Cites Clear Commitment to 2nd Amendment Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Citing his clear commitment to upholding Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsed Delbert Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor in the 2019 Mississippi Republican Primary. “Delbert Hosemann will protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners,” NRA-PVF... READ MORE July 18, 2019 SOS Partners with Communities to Eliminate Blight Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - 3 On Side introduced you to a pastor in south Jackson, in June, ARM’d with determination to transform his community. He made a proposition to the Secretary of State in that report and now Delbert Hosemann responds in this Taking Back... READ MORE July 13, 2019 Gov. Bryant, SOS Hosemann Brief Public on Tropical Storm Barry Gulfport, Miss. (WLBT) - Gov. Phil Bryant spoke once again to officials at the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center after Tropical Storm Barry made landfall on Saturday. While the storm did strengthen to a hurricane for a few hours, it made landfall over Louisiana as... READ MORE July 11, 2019 SOS Asks Army Corps for Answers on Coast Spillway Operation Gulfport, Miss. (Sun Herald) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for an immediate review of the operating manuals and use of the Bonnet Carré Spillway and Morganza Floodway to deal with flooding on the Mississippi River. The Corps... READ MORE July 1, 2019 SOS Auction Aimed at Returning Parcels to Tax Rolls in Rankin County Rankin County, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - The Mississippi secretary of state's office is taking bids for 300 tax-forfeited properties in Rankin County. A news release from the office says the properties are valued at more than $497,000. Bids can be placed through an online auction portal until... READ MORE June 20, 2019 SOS Releases Fourth Survey of Mississippi Businesses, More Than 6,700 Respond Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Hundreds of Mississippi businesses are currently providing apprenticeship opportunities to students, according to a new Secretary of State’s Office survey of Mississippi business owners. The survey, sent to about 97,000 domestic business owners in the State, marks the fourth installment... READ MORE June 17, 2019 Hosemann Talks Life on the Campaign Trail in Starkville Starkville, Miss. (Starkville Daily News) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a Republican who is also running for lieutenant governor, stopped by the SDN office on Monday to talk about voting efforts from his office, security for Mississippi's election process and his life... READ MORE June 12, 2019 OPINION: New SOS, PSC Law Limiting Scam Callers Protects Mississippians Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) - You will be hard pressed to find individuals who are not annoyed by the continual flow of phone calls from telemarketers. And as much of a harassment as it can be to receive calls soliciting sales of... READ MORE June 11, 2019 Mississippians Continue to Show Strong Support for Hosemann's Lieutenant Governor Bid Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves continues to raise more campaign cash than his rivals in the gubernatorial race, raking in about $546,000 in May. The fundraising brings the total raised across Reeves' several campaign accounts to $6.3 million, according to reports... READ MORE June 10, 2019 Hosemann Joins PSC to Protect Citizens From Scam Callers Jackson, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) and Secretary of State’s Office announced changes Monday to the Telephone Solicitation Act affecting registration requirements of charities. Currently, charitable organizations operating in Mississippi are required to register with the Secretary of State’s Office,... READ MORE June 4, 2019 SOS Website Serves as Resource to Vet Disaster Relief Charities Diamondhead, Miss. (Diamondhead News Online) - Devastating flooding in the South Delta has left many in Mississippi wondering: “How can I help?” The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office’s website can serve as a valuable resource for information about some disaster relief charities before you... READ MORE May 30, 2019 Manufacturers Endorse Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Delbert Hosemann in his campaign for election to the office of lieutenant governor. MMA made the announcement Wednesday, May 29, at their board meeting at The Grand... READ MORE May 22, 2019 Hosemann Partners With Area Church to Eliminate Jackson Blight Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - A Jackson pastor is taking action to clean up the capital city. Bishop Ronnie Crudup and New Horizon Ministries are reviving hundreds of abandoned properties and transforming neighborhoods. “This is another one of those great historic neighborhoods, this is Alta Woods,” Crudup... READ MORE May 21, 2019 SOS Launches Vicksburg Tax-Forfeited Auction to Benefit Schools, City Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - A total of 360 parcels of tax forfeited land in Vicksburg valued at more than $758,000 is up for sale by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office. Tax forfeited properties are land initially up for sale at county tax sales... READ MORE May 16, 2019 Hosemann Visits Pearl River County for Update on Flood Damage Pearl River County, Miss. (Picayune Item) - Pearl River County Emergency Services Director Danny Manley updated local politicians and Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann on the county’s flood damage Wednesday at the Poplarville courthouse. Manley said the county needs help rebuilding roads and to... READ MORE May 15, 2019 More Than $1.15M Distributed by Hosemann's Office in New Help American Vote Act Money Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Twenty-four counties have requested and received approval to spend funds from the $4.5 million in federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) money allocated by the federal government for upgrades to voting machines and other elections improvements. In total, more... READ MORE May 15, 2019 SOS Office Honors Local Law Enforcement Officer Copiah County, Miss. (Copiah County Courier) - Undersheriff Derrick Cubit has received recognition from the Secretary of State’s office for his “service in protecting the citizens of Copiah County and the State of Mississippi.” Secretary Delbert Hosemann continued, “Your unyielding passion and dedication to your... READ MORE May 8, 2019 Hosemann Outraises Opponents in First Four Months of Election Year Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has raised another $1 million this year in his push to win the governor's race, new campaign finance reports show. The Republican has about $6.7 million in his campaign accounts, leaving his Republican and Democratic... READ MORE May 4, 2019 Secretary of State Visits Eagle Lake to View Damage Eagle Lake, Miss. (WJTV) - Sec. of State Delbert Hosemann toured the flood damaged areas of the Eagle Lake Community in Warren County. Residential areas there are still underwater, as of Saturday. Hosmann met with the neighbors who are affected by the widespread damage. The majority of... READ MORE May 3, 2019 SOS Vows to Fight for South Delta Flooding Victims Warren County, Miss. (WLBT) - Flood weary Eagle Lake residents voice their concerns with Delbert Hosemann. The Secretary of State of Mississippi got a first hand look at what they community is going through. Hosemann prepared for this meeting with pen, paper and an open... READ MORE May 2, 2019 Delta Success Important for State Success, Hosemann Says Greenville, Miss. (WABG) - Current Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor candidate, Delbert Hosemann made a stop in the Delta this afternoon. Delbert Hosemann visited Greenville this afternoon to speak at the Greenville Rotary Club Meeting and also stopped at city hall to talk with... READ MORE May 2, 2019 Letter to Editor: Hosemann Has Made Tax-Forfeited Process Better Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - After reading your recent article on land bank bills filed in the 2019 legislative session, I wanted to write and offer your readers my perspective. Following discussions with Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and his staff, I authored the first ever bill... READ MORE April 30, 2019 MDE Should Shore Up Teacher Pay Shortfall, Hosemann Says JACKSON, MS (Mississippi Today) - Mississippi’s state politicians, whether running for election or not, all have opinions in how to deal with filling the shortfall created when the Legislature did not appropriate enough funds during the 2019 session to provide the promised $1,500 annual... READ MORE April 17, 2019 Almost $313,000 Distributed to Coastal Counties by SOS Office MS Gulf Coast (Gulf Coast News) - The Secretary of State’s Office is releasing $312,656.74 to 38 counties across the State, and cities and schools within those counties, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited property sales. Counties receiving more than $5,000 include: Bolivar—$6,568.11; Claiborne—$12,866.66; Forrest—$11,006.52; Hancock—$5,282.35;... READ MORE April 17, 2019 Raising Teacher Pay, Resolving Teacher Shortage Top Priorities for Hosemann Jackson, Miss. (The Clarion Ledger) - As public educators across the state work second, and even third jobs, to make ends meet, Republican and Democratic hopefuls for statewide office are running on platforms of increasing teacher pay. Although teacher groups have long lobbied in the campaign... READ MORE April 10, 2019 Hosemann Keynotes Madison Schools' ACT 30+ Club Ceremony, Commends Students for High Scores Madison, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - Madison Central beat its previous ACT testing record with 154 students having a score of 30 or higher. School district spokesperson Gene Wright said that this was a historic benchmark for the school and the district at large. “Madison Central... READ MORE April 9, 2019 Secretary of State Auction of 320 Hinds County Parcels to Bring in Money for Schools, Cities Jackson, Miss. (News MS) - New tax-forfeited properties are up for auction on the Secretary of State’s website. An online auction of 320 tax-forfeited properties in Hinds County valued at $1.9 million is now open. Most of the available parcels are in the Pecan Park... READ MORE April 8, 2019 Hosemann Pledges Teacher Pay Raises Biloxi, Miss. (Sun Herald) - Two candidates in the open race for Mississippi lieutenant governor say the $1,500 teacher pay raise approved by legislators is too small. Republican Delbert Hosemann of Jackson and Democrat Jay Hughes of Oxford spoke to hundreds of teachers Saturday at... READ MORE March 8, 2019 SOS Asks Higher Ed Students, Faculty to 'Stay in Mississippi' Jackson, Miss. (Southern Miss NOW) - Outstanding students and faculty members from 34 Mississippi public and private universities and colleges were honored at the annual HEADWAE program, held last week in Jackson. Higher Education Appreciation Day—Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) was established by legislative... READ MORE March 6, 2019 SOS, Jackson State Partner to Showcase K-12 Student Artwork Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) If you were an artist commissioned to draw a mural representing your hometown, what would it look like? The secretary of state’s office posed that prompt to classrooms around the state as part of a contest to engage children with the electoral... READ MORE March 6, 2019 Jackson State, SOS Partner to Bring Civic Engagement Project to Campus Jackson, Miss. (MIssissippi Today) - If you were an artist commissioned to draw a mural representing your hometown, what would it look like? The secretary of state’s office posed that prompt to classrooms around the state as part of a contest to engage children with the... READ MORE March 5, 2019 Community Colleges Key to Future Workforce Training, Sec. Hosemann Says Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - In an effort to get the Mississippi Legislature’s attention, community college presidents, faculty, and students reminded everyone at a Capitol building press conference that community/junior colleges provide a vast array of educational and economic opportunities for everyone. Additionally, two-year colleges... READ MORE March 5, 2019 Hosemann: 16th Section Lawsuit Important for our Public Schools Natchez, Miss. (Delta Business Journal) - In an effort to get the Mississippi Legislature’s attention, community college presidents, faculty, and students reminded everyone at a Capitol building press conference that community/junior colleges provide a vast array of educational and economic opportunities for everyone. Additionally, two-year... READ MORE March 3, 2019 Drone Technology in Use by SOS Office, Other Businesses in Mississippi Gulfport, Miss. (WAPT) - Drone technology is taking off in Mississippi and drones are showing up everywhere. Some think of drones as toys, or maybe as a hobby, but the technology is becoming a workhorse for several industries. For Mississippians who are taking advantage of being... READ MORE March 1, 2019 Coast Integral to Mississippi's Future, Hosemann Says Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited the Coast this evening in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Hosemann is running for lieutenant governor in this upcoming election. He is currently in his third term as secretary of state. Hosemann tells News 25 since... READ MORE March 1, 2019 Secretary Hosemann Headlines Maritime Museum Annual Meeting Pascagoula, Miss. (GulfLive.com) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann spoke Thursday at the Mississippi Maritime Museum general membership meeting. His message: the preservation the the maritime industry bodes well for keeping homegrown products in the state and Mississippi Gulf Coast. ''I fully support the efforts of this... READ MORE February 28, 2019 SOS: 'I Wouldn't Want to Live Anywhere But Mississippi' Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - The Columbus tornadoes last weekend are a reminder that Mississippi has the highest per capita deaths from tornadoes of any state in the country at 132 per million. Our prayers are extended to the family of Ashley Pounds who lost... READ MORE February 27, 2019 Expect a Fight for Teacher Pay Raises if Hosemann Snags Lt. Gov. Seat in 2019 Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - This week, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann discussed work his office is currently doing on redistricting projects at the Stennis Luncheon. He was also asked what his platform consists of in his run for Lt. Governor in the 2019 election... READ MORE February 24, 2019 'Mississippi is Like One Big Neighborhood,' Hosemann Says of Clean Up Efforts in Columbus" Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) - People across the area are lending helping hands in the impacted areas in Columbus, truly showing what it means to live in the Friendly City. “Columbus is just a big neighborhood and we saw hundreds of people showing up carrying logs out... READ MORE February 22, 2019 67 Students Honored in SOS Promote the Vote Program Jackson, Miss. (Chocktaw Plaindealer) - Sixty-seven of the thousands of K-12 students who participated in 2018 Promote the Vote activities were recognized at the Mississippi Capitol today for high achievement in the arts and writing. Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12... READ MORE February 20, 2019 Letter to Editor: Delbert Hosemann Should Be 'Highly Recommended' for Protecting Schools' Natchez, Miss. (Natchez Democrat) - Secretary of state Delbert Hosemann should be highly recommended for taking the initiative to have Mississippi sue the federal government on behalf of state schools systems with public school lands adjacent to the Mississippi River that is flooded for long... READ MORE February 19, 2019 Delbert Hosemann Named in MS Top 50 Jackson, Miss. (Sea Coast Echo) - Mississippi Sen. Philip Moran, a Kiln native, was named this week as one of the "MS Top 50," the Top 50 most influential leaders in the state. Moran received the award Monday at the award event and reception at... READ MORE February 13, 2019 Editorial: River Lawsuit 'Worth Fighting For' Natchez, Miss. (Natchez Democrat) - The State of Mississippi announced Monday it was suing the federal government over mud of all things. You see the state has finally realized that flood control measures put into place more than half a century ago have greatly affected Mississippi... READ MORE February 13, 2019 Editorial: Feds Owe Damages in Lawsuit Filed by SOS Hosemann Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - The Federal Government hurt some local school systems. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State and the Mississippi Attorney General, the Feds damaged eight thousand acres of state land set aside to benefit public education. But this didn’t happen just yesterday. The... READ MORE February 7, 2019 Bills Championed by SOS to Make Probate Process Easier, Less Expensive Making Their Way Through Senate Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Two bills which would make it easier and cheaper to distribute a decedent’s property to their heirs are now moving to the Mississippi House of Representatives for floor debate. House Bills 1375 and 1425, sponsored by Representative Rob Roberson (R-Starkville), passed the House Judiciary... READ MORE February 6, 2019 Editorial: Voter ID Law Should Stay as Secretary Hosemann Implemented It Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Republicans across the country regularly get criticized for going too far with restrictive election laws. And sometimes it does look as if these lawmakers are determined to find creative ways to keep people who are likely to vote for Democrats... READ MORE February 6, 2019 Harrison County Received $78,000 for Ad Valorem Tax on Tidelands Land from SOS Biloxi, Miss. (Gulf Coast News) - The Secretary of State’s Office remitted $78,499.97 to Harrison County, and certain cities and schools impacted, today for 2018 ad valorem taxes for 10 Public Trust Tidelands parcels along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Public Trust Tidelands and submerged lands... READ MORE January 31, 2019 Hosemann Dominates Lt. Gov. Race with $2.65 Million in Coffer Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has accumulated almost $7 million in his bid for governor later this year, far outpacing any other candidate for statewide office, newly filed campaign finance reports show. The Republican formally announced his run in early January but has raised money for his... READ MORE January 24, 2019 SOS Hosemann Receives 'Whopping' Approval Rating in Latest Poll Results Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) The latest Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey has some interesting insights into the opinions of Mississippi voters. For the sixth consecutive year, infrastructure remained the most pressing issue with 27 percent of voters picking “fixing roads and bridges” as... READ MORE January 11, 2019 Dozens of Supporters Show Up for Hosemann's Delta Campaign Announcement Greenwood, Miss. (Delta News) Mississippi's Secretary of State, paid a visit to the Delta this morning to meet with supporters, and residents in the community to make a special announcement. Dozens of supporters filled the room as Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann came to Greenwood... READ MORE January 10, 2019 Education, Roads Top Hosemann's Platform at Stop in Golden Triangle Columbus, Miss. (Starkville Daily News) After announcing his candidacy for lieutenant governor Wednesday morning, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made a stop in the Golden Triangle. In a speech at BankTEL Systems in Columbus, Hosemann laid down the basics of his platform, with a particular... READ MORE January 10, 2019 Hosemann Touts the Importance of Small Business at Campaign Stop in Meridian Meridian, Miss. (Meridian Star) Delbert Hosemann, the Secretary of State for Mississippi, made a stop Thursday in Meridian at Structural Steel Services, Inc. as part of a statewide campaign for his run as lieutenant governor. Tommy Dulaney and Rebecca Combs-Dulaney, the president/CEO and vice presidents for... READ MORE January 9, 2019 Hosemann Announces Bid for Lt. Gov - 'Where I Can Make the Most Difference' Richland, Miss. (Mississippi Today) Republican Delbert Hosemann, who rode a comical ad of an elderly woman mispronouncing his first name to election as secretary of state in 2007, announced Wednesday he is running for lieutenant governor. Hosemann said this past spring he would not be a candidate... READ MORE January 9, 2019 'If Public Education Doesn't Prosper, We Won't Prosper,' Hosemann Says at Tupelo Campaign Stop Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced Wednesday that he’ll seek the office of lieutenant governor this year. Launching a statewide tour to pitch his candidacy, Hosemann, a Republican, stopped in Tupelo at Hawkeye Industries to discuss his policy priorities. In... READ MORE January 4, 2019 Hosemann's Survey Shows Businesses Want a More Educated Workforce Jackson, Miss (WJTV) A new survey from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office indicate businesses want an educated workforce but don't have people to fill the jobs. More than 5,600 businesses responded to the survey and found despite record number of jobs available there aren't enough people... READ MORE December 21, 2018 More Than $500,000 in Tax-Forfeited Revenue Released to Cities, Counties, Schools Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) Leflore County will gain a little more than $7,000 from the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office after the sale of tax-forfeited property within the county. Read the full story here READ MORE December 12, 2018 Business Summit With SOS Connects Schools Hattiesburg, Miss. (Lamar Times) Business owners across Mississippi are coming together to work on two problems: too many high school seniors are waiting until after graduation to figure out a career path, and the businesses themselves aren’t doing a great job of connecting with students... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Advisory: Voter phone numbers not public information JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office says it has received multiple complaints from voters who have received text messages about the Nov. 27 U.S. Senate runoff. When asked by the voter how the sender obtained the voter’s phone number, the sender has, in... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Large turnout in Mississippi for midterm election, Hosemann says JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said so far there has been what could be a record turnout for a midterm election. "I think people are listening to the candidates and to the issues. The president has been here and a whole bunch of others,... READ MORE December 10, 2018 EXCLUSIVE: Sec. Delbert Hosemann talks Mississippi Election Security JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - One day before Mississippians go to the polls for the midterm election WJTV spoke with Mississippi's Secretary of State about efforts to protect the state's election systems. "There are aggressive attempts to break into our system everyday- literally every minute of every day," said... READ MORE December 10, 2018 $1.1 million in Tidelands funds to power Jackson County projects JACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi -- With $10 million in Tidelands funds released to the Mississippi coast by the Secretary of State's office, Jackson County is already set to move forward with some $1.1 million in projects which will be funded with Tidelands proceeds. In announcing the... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Dedicate your vote to a service-member or veteran on election day JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - More than 3,200 Mississippi National Guardsmen and Women deployed to the Middle East this year. The Mississippi Secretary of State Office has a long-standing commitment to these soldiers, and “to all the men and women who have selflessly served to protect... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Mississippi Secretary of State encouraging voters to go to the polls Tuesday JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is encouraging every qualified voter to cast a ballot next Tuesday. Two weeks ago Hosemann visited Mississippi troops on the Kuwait - Iraqi border. He says the 3,200 men and women were given “Mississippi Misses You”... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Delbert Hosemann visits Madison Central High School to promote the vote Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is working with students at Madison Central High School to make sure they're prepared for next month's midterms. During today's lunch period, students cast mock ballots for the U.S. Senate races and for the U.S. House seats in their district. The... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, Other Charity Regulators Announce Kick-Off of First Annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office joins state charity regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to announce the first annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) on October 22-26, 2018. ICFAW is a... READ MORE December 10, 2018 SECRETARY HOSEMANN PRESENTS $10 MILLION CHECK TO TIDELANDS TURNBACK TRUST FUND This afternoon, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann presented a 10 million dollar check to the gulf coast. The Tidelands Turnback trust fund devotes this money strictly to the coast, with half of it going to the Department of Marine Resources. It’s split among the three... READ MORE December 10, 2018 SOS Office Promotes the Vote in Pascagoula-Gautier School District Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann showed up to Trent Lott Academy in Pascagoula to inspire the youth to Promote the Vote. Over 200 schools are participating in the Promote the Vote program. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wows students at Trent Lott Academy... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Make your vote count for our military Most of us realize that voting in a free and public election is a right afforded to only a few in the world. But it is something most Americans have taken for granted when they go to the polls on election day. If they go... READ MORE October 13, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Visits Deployed Troops in Middle East Camp Buehring, Kuwait (WTVA) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited Mississippi National Guard Soldiers of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team October 7-11, in Kuwait. Secretary Hosemann and Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, adjutant general of Mississippi, spoke to roughly 3,500 Mississippi Soldiers during their... READ MORE October 12, 2018 Mississippi to Receive Almost $500,000 in SOS Securities Settlement Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Mississippi is set to receive almost half a million dollars from a $26 million multi-state securiaties settlement involving a national wealth management group that had been selling unregistered, nonexempt securities since October 2006. A consent order on the civil penalties from... READ MORE October 8, 2018 Autism Speaks Recognizes Hosemann as 2018 Executive Champion Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism advocacy and research organization, recognized Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann at the annual Autism Law Summit today for his efforts to increase autism awareness and insurance coverage for autism in Mississippi. Secretary Hosemann and his... READ MORE October 5, 2018 SOS Office First to Alert Citizens to Voter Registration Scam Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - Several citizens in northeast Mississippi reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals inaccurately purporting to represent TurboVote.org, a voter registration service provided by Democracy Works, which advocates for voter participation across the nation. The callers asked the citizens to register to vote... READ MORE October 3, 2018 President Trump Recognizes Secretary Hosemann at Southaven #MAGA Rally Southaven, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Tuesday, President Donald Trump visited Southaven, Mississippi to endorse Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for the upcoming election in November. Hyde-Smith was appointed to the seat formerly held by Senator Thad Cochran after his retirement and is now running to keep it. The... READ MORE September 28, 2018 Hosemann Pushes for Better Turnout Ahead of November Midterms Columbus, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Tuesday, as a part of a four-stop tour in north Mississippi, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann spoke to an assembly of high school seniors at Columbus High School and New Hope High School. For weeks now, Hosemann has been criss-crossing the... READ MORE September 26, 2018 Vote in Honor of a Soldier' Program Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Despite thousands of attempts to hack into it, Mississippi's voting data remains inviolate, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Wednesday. The real threat, Hosemann said, is people not voting or being misinformed from garbage info floating around in social media. "You're not... READ MORE September 26, 2018 Secretary of State Encourage MSU Students to Register to Vote Starkville, Miss. (The Reflector) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann shared a simple message with Mississippi State students on Tuesday : register to vote. Hosemann spoke to students in advance of a two-day voter registration drive being held on the MSU campus this week.... READ MORE September 22, 2018 'Voting is Obligation and Right,' SOS Hosemann Says Columbus, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has been on the road since Labor Day in his effort to encourage citizens to vote in the Nov. 6 general election. The ballot will include a rarity -- both of Mississippi's U.S. Senate... READ MORE September 18, 2018 Secretary of State Looking into Petal Cemetery Sales Petal, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking information about purchases from Forrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Delbert Hosemann's staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Petal Civic Center, 714 South Main Street, to meet... READ MORE September 15, 2018 SOS Office Holds Community Meeting on Elections Hernando, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - The person in charge of overseeing the electoral process in the state of Mississippi is getting proactive about promoting the right and obligation for citizens to vote on Election Day, Nov. 6. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann held a meeting... READ MORE September 14, 2018 Hosemann Recommends Whitney Drewrey for National Teacher of the Year Oxford, Miss. (Oxford Eagle) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made the rounds at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Thursday as part of the statewide Promote the Vote campaign. Promote the Vote is a comprehensive kindergarten through 12th grade voter and civic engagement program sponsored... READ MORE September 13, 2018 New Appointment Made to Autism Board Housed at SOS Office Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Dr. Krystal Thurman Berry, Assistant Director for Training and Professional Development for the Mississippi Community College Board, has been appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to the Mississippi Autism Board for a four-year term ending June 30, 2022. Dr. Thurman Berry will serve... READ MORE September 12, 2018 Cybersecurity Priority for SOS Elections Hernado, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and his staff are hosting a special community meeting at the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando today in advance of the No. 6 general election and simultaneous special nonpartisan election for the open U.S.... READ MORE September 12, 2018 Secretary of State Visits Tupelo Schools to Promote the Vote Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - In Lee County, roughly 13 percent of registered voters casted ballots in June’s senate primaries. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wants participation to top 50 percent. To achieve that goal, he is targeting the youth. On Tuesday afternoon, Hosemann visited Lawhon... READ MORE September 10, 2018 Voting Forum Hosted by Secretary Hosemann in Tupelo Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann will discuss poor voter turnout and cybersecurity concerns in a series of public forums around the state in the coming weeks. Hosemann will be in Tupelo on Tuesday. The meeting, which is open to the... READ MORE September 5, 2018 Hosemann Touts Workforce Development at Rotary Visit Aberdeen, Miss. (Monroe Journal) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made back-to-back local stops Aug. 27, speaking to the Rotary Club first and secondly at two Belle-Shivers Middle School classrooms. His school visit educated students about his office’s new Promote the Vote campaign, which strives... READ MORE September 4, 2018 LeadsOnline Program Offered by SOS Aimed at Reducing Ag Theft Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Five free training sessions on the scrap metal component of LeadsOnline, an online investigative tool, will be offered this week to law enforcement in central Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta. A trainer from LeadsOnline will conduct the sessions, organized by the... READ MORE September 4, 2018 Opinion: Hosemann Right on Supporting Small Businesses McComb, Miss. (Enterprise Journal) - Our nation is in a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never experienced... READ MORE August 31, 2018 New Website Showcases SOS Top Tax-Forfeited Properties Biloxi, Miss. (Gulf Coast News) - A new webpage (http://www.sos.ms.gov/Public-Lands/Pages/Top-10-Properties.aspx) unveiled by the Secretary of State’s Office will showcase 10 of Mississippi’s top tax-forfeited properties—each valued at more than $50,000 and many containing structures and other improvements. The current parcels featured on the “Top Properties for Sale” site... READ MORE August 29, 2018 Hosemann's 'Promote the Vote' Comes to West Point High West Point, Miss. (Daily Times Leader) - Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program. He spent time Monday afternoon with two of Sabrina Campbell's art classes to talk about the program. He asked the classes what offices would Mississippi's... READ MORE August 28, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Promote the Vote at Meridian Schools Meridian, Miss. {Meridian Star) - In one room, there were juniors not quite old enough to vote, while in another room, seniors who could cast a ballot in November sat patiently, listening to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. Hosemann visited Meridian High School on Tuesday on his statewide "Promote the Vote" tour, encouraging... READ MORE August 23, 2018 Hosemann Asks Students to 'Make a Difference' By Getting Involved Lamar County, Miss. (Lamar Times)- “There are 141 school districts in the state and 380 schools and I came to this one,” Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann told students in Rosaline Terrell’s fifth-grade class at Hawkins Elementary on Tuesday. Hosemann and members of his staff also... READ MORE August 22, 2018 Hosemann Right to Focus on Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (The Northside Sun) - Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has... READ MORE August 22, 2018 Promote the Vote Program Educates Mississippi Kids on Civic Engagement Jackson, Miss. (News MS) - Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks... READ MORE August 21, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Enlists Help in Battling Low Voter Turnout The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with local elected officials... READ MORE August 21, 2018 Delbert Hosemann 'Promotes the Vote' in Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, Miss. (WHLT) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann headed to the classroom to help with a civics lesson... the importance of voting! In Hattiesburg, Hosemann visited students to talk about his "Promote the Vote" initiative. "We want these kids and young men and women to grow up... READ MORE August 1, 2018 Hosemann Commits to Raising Teacher Pay Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press)- Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann drew boos from a crowd of supporters on Wednesday at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., when he announced he would not run for for re-election, but he quickly calmed them by teasing... READ MORE July 31, 2018 Election Security Tops Secretary of State's Priority List Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal)- Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is touting continuing efforts to strengthen the electronic security of the state’s voting system even as he fears that voter mistrust in ballot security may foster apathetic turnout. Hosemann said he’s been focused on cybersecurity efforts for... READ MORE July 25, 2018 Website for Defrauded Investors Announced by SOS Jackson, Miss. (News Mississippi) - Months after a man was charged for his role in a multi-state Ponzi scheme, a website has been created by a court-appointed receiver to help provide information to defrauded investors. The Ponzi scheme scammed more than 250 people in 14 states out of... READ MORE July 19, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Takes Aim at Fraudulent Veterans Jackson, Miss. (Sun Herald)- PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI ATTORNEY GENERAL The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and law enforcement officials and charity regulators from every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, and Puerto... READ MORE July 17, 2018 Secretary of State Welcomes Greenwood Students to Capitol Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth)- It's been a big summer for kids at the Greenwood Mentoring Group. Last week, students from the after-school tutoring program's summer session went to the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County and made a stop at the beach in Biloxi... READ MORE July 12, 2018 81 Percent of Mississippians Support Voter ID Jackson, Miss. (Millsaps)- Survey Finds Mixed Support for Electoral Reforms, State Elected Leaders Mississippians support several potential policy changes to help improve the state's electoral process, including the expansion of early voting and automatically registering eligible voters upon turning 18 years of age. According to the... READ MORE July 12, 2018 SOS Partners With Bayside Park to Provide Playground Hancock County, Miss. (WLOX)- Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann makes a guest appearance in the season premiere of Fit to Eat. Watch the episode July 14 at 1 p.m. and July 15 at 10 a.m. on MPB Television. On the show, Hosemann and Chef Rob prepare a flavorful... READ MORE June 28, 2018 Restoring Properties to Tax Rolls a Priority for Secretary of State Jackson County, Miss. (Mississippi Press) - Want a home in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs? It can be yours for about $60,000 -- just one of nearly 400 Jackson County homes, businesses and properties up for public auction. Bidding began Wednesday morning on 376 tax-forfeited... READ MORE June 27, 2018 Secretary of State's Office Focused on Improving Election Day Turnout Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - With no local elections on the ballot and voting limited to people who voted Democrat earlier this month or didn’t vote at all, turnout in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary runoff was dismally low in Warren County and throughout the state. Bay... READ MORE June 26, 2018 Secretary Hosemann, Developer Negotiate $140 Million Investment in Mississippi Gulf Coast Biloxi, Miss. (Sun Herald) - The impasse is over and now an amusement park complete with a giant Ferris wheel and other rides and outdoor attractions can move forward at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi. A press conference Tuesday afternoon announced the agreement between Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann... READ MORE June 26, 2018 Hosemann: Educated Workforce Vital to State's Future Starkville, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann sees an educated workforce as the key to a strong economic future for the state. Hosemann, speaking to the Starkville Rotary Club on Monday, said that doesn't necessarily mean a four-year college degree for everyone.... READ MORE June 23, 2018 Emmerich Opinion: Secretary Hosemann Right to Support Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never... READ MORE June 23, 2018 Emmerich Opinion: Secretary Hosemann Right to Support Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun)- Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never experienced... READ MORE June 22, 2018 Delbert Hosemann in Hattiesburg to Enlist Help Battling Low Voter Turnout Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American)- The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with... READ MORE June 22, 2018 Delbert Hosemann in Hattiesburg to Enlist Help Battling Low Voter Turnout Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American)- The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with... READ MORE June 21, 2018 Secretary of State "Promotes the Vote" With K-12 Students Across the State Hattiesburg, Miss. (Fox 23) - Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks... READ MORE June 21, 2018 Secretary of State "Promotes the Vote" With K-12 Students Across the State Hattiesburg, Miss. (Fox 23)- Jackson, Miss. — Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests,... READ MORE May 29, 2018 Election Cybersecurity is Top Priority, Hosemann Says Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says between late April and late May, 3,000 attempts were made to tamper with the statewide election management system. Secretary Hosemann says cybersecurity is a daily problem. He says all of Mississippi's voting information has now... READ MORE May 29, 2018 Secretary of State's Office Leads Effort to Connect Businesses with Schools Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press) - Businesses in Mississippi are looking for workers with work ethic, honesty and communication skills, a new survey revealed today shows. When you talk to some people, they'll say, 'Well these are soft skills,' but they're hard skills to me," Mississippi... READ MORE May 25, 2018 SOS Partners with Mississippi National Guard to Secure Elections Tupelo, Miss. (WTVA) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says the state is spending $4.7 million to keep its election system secure. Hosemann says $4.5 million came from a federal grant, and his office gave $200,000. "We've already done cybersecurity work on that,"... READ MORE May 25, 2018 Mississippi to Receive $4.7 Million to Upgrade Voting Equipment Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press) - Mississippi county election commissions will be able to apply to the secretary of state's office for federal grant funds to secure elections this year. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced that Mississippi will receive $4.5 million in federal Help... READ MORE May 16, 2018 Hosemann: Focus On Growing An Educated Workforce Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Based on a survey his office did last year of Mississippi businesses, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says economic developers should rethink their "incentives first" approach. "The whole mind-set about what we're doing as a state and what we're doing with... READ MORE May 16, 2018 SOS Sales Of Tax-Forfeited Land Generates $95K For Washington County Greenville, Miss. (Delta Democrat Times) - Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann came to town Tuesday, bringing with him a hefty check benefiting both the city and the county. Thanks to the sale of 259 tax-forfeited properties from last July’s online auction, Hosemann on Tuesday was... READ MORE May 14, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Seeks To Protect Mississippi Investors' Interests In Ponzi Scheme Case Jackson, Miss. (The Clarion Ledger) - The Security and Exchange Commission has filed an emergency motion asking that a temporary receiver be appointed over the assets of Arthur Lamar Adams, the man who pleaded guilty last week in a $100 million Ponzi scheme. But Secretary... READ MORE May 10, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Talks Turnout, Importance of Voting Brookhaven, Miss. (Daily Leader) - A representative from the Secretary of State’s office will be in Brookhaven Friday to answer any election questions for the public. Kim Turner from secretary Delbert Hosemann’s office will be the guest speaker at a $15-a-plate “Lunch and Learn.” The... READ MORE May 9, 2018 Secretary of State's Scrap Metal Division Cracks Down On Copper Theft Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - One state agency is monitoring a spike in a crime that typically occurs in the inner city, but now, metal thefts are on the rise out in the county. Across the state of Mississippi, thieves are after copper. Whether it's in an appliance... READ MORE May 9, 2018 General Boyles, Secretary Hosemann Inspect Equipment To Be Shipped To Soldiers Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Today, for the first time ever, the U.S. Army is shipping military vehicles out of the Port of Gulfport. “The story today is that instead of using another port in Texas or South Carolina or Florida, the Army has decided to use... READ MORE April 25, 2018 Do Your Part To Be Counted In 2020 It will soon be time to be counted. The 2020 Census is fast approaching, and states are beginning preparations to make sure all residents are represented. Mississippi has begun comparing local address information to address information housed at the U.S. Census Bureau. This address update initiative,... READ MORE April 24, 2018 Mississippi’s Counties, Municipalities Commit to Participating in First Phase of 2020 Census Mississippi and other states across the Nation are entering the first major phase of the 2020 Census: comparing local address information received from states, counties, and municipalities to address information housed at the U.S. Census Bureau. This address update initiative, dubbed the Local Update of... READ MORE April 24, 2018 Southaven Celebrates Silo Square Groundbreaking Car-centric Southaven on Tuesday celebrated the groundbreaking of Silo Square, the suburb's planned community that aspires to blend businesses and housing in a way that is easy, even pleasing, to walk around. "This is going to be a game-changing development for our city,'' Mayor Darren... READ MORE April 21, 2018 Is Hosemann Running? Vicksburg native Delbert Hosemann has yet to officially announce if he will run for lieutenant governor of Mississippi, but he sure sounded as if he has plans to seek a higher office while addressing the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. Hosemann, who has been... READ MORE April 18, 2018 Hosemann Focused On Education And Economic Development Delbert Hosemann didn’t have any big announcement to make, but the Mississippi Secretary of State did have a plethora of information to share with those attending the monthly Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. The Vicksburg native, who has been rumored to be making... READ MORE April 18, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Touting An Educated Workforce One of the things I like most and respect about Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is the fact that he makes himself available to people, he does his job well and he maintains his sense of humor. He was passing through Simpson County and... READ MORE April 17, 2018 Mississippi Sending Election Reminders To Military Members Thousands of Mississippi National Guard members are training for deployment, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is pushing to ensure they know when to vote in upcoming elections. His office is sending 4,000 wallet-sized cards with voting deadline information to active members of the military. Hosemann... READ MORE March 23, 2018 Secretary Of State Reminds Soldiers They Can Vote While Deployed AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Secretary of State says soldiers can exercise their right to vote, even when deployed. Delbert Hosemann said Mississippi is leading the way when it comes to absentee voting by email. Hosemann’s office has produced a card, giving soldiers information... READ MORE March 21, 2018 Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann reunited with old friend JACKSON, Miss - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann welcomed back a beloved member of his family Wednesday... his truck. Not too long ago, Hosemann's truck was stolen from in front of his home. Time marched on...and so did Hosemann, who purchased a new vehicle. But... READ MORE March 20, 2018 Secretary of State talks cybersecurity practices to protect state voting system Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann took part recently in a top-secret briefing in Washington regarding voting systems being controlled at the federal level. Hosemann said that it is important for each state to continue handling their own voting procedures and said he is currently working... READ MORE March 13, 2018 Mississippi secretary of state hints at run for other office Sarah Mearhoff/The Associated Press March 13, 2018 10:36:55 AM JACKSON -- Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he's not running for his current office again but won't say what he's running for next. Hosemann, speaking Monday to the Capitol press corps and Mississippi State University's Stennis... READ MORE February 16, 2018 School district, business partners plan strategy for career tech center By the end of 2019, Lowndes County will have more $55 million in new, state-of-the art workforce training facilities. The Lowndes County School District's $11 million career tech center will begin classes in the fall semester while the $44 million Communiversity, under East Mississippi Community... READ MORE February 15, 2018 Lowndes County Schools Leads Job Training Effort COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Life after high school for many students may not lead to a college degree. Lowndes County administrators understand that. Now, they are leading a movement to prepare students for fields that need trained workers. Their career tech center made an exception Thursday morning and... READ MORE February 8, 2018 Promote the Vote Awards Ceremony held at the Capitol JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -- More than 100 of the thousands of students who participated in 2017 Promote the Vote activities were recognized at the Mississippi Capitol for high achievement in the arts and writing. Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12... READ MORE January 30, 2018 Secretary of State's Office earns awards for web creativity, leadership in cybersecurity JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -- Two of the Secretary of State’s Office websites have earned recognition for its web content. Y’all Vote and Charities Online are Silver W³ Award winners. The W³ Awards honor creative excellence on the web and recognize the people behind award-winning sites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps,... READ MORE January 16, 2018 Services for folks on the autism spectrum to be covered after age 8 Ian's giggle radiates through the Capitol. His mom, Jessica McLaurin, gives him a soft "shh" and he responds with a bear hug. Ian is on the autism spectrum and the therapy he's received in last three years has improved his communication skills dramatically. But insurance companies in... READ MORE January 12, 2018 Promote the Vote Judging is underway for our K-12 grade Promote the Vote program (an art and essay contest). This year we designed a publication focusing on A Bicentennial History of Mississippi for the program. We will be honoring the winners at the State Capitol on February... READ MORE January 12, 2018 MS Business Survey Results Our office surveyed almost 100,000 Mississippi businesses to determine their needs, employee qualifications, barriers, and what was most important to their operations. We received more than 1,800 responses. An educated workforce to improve our economy is of vast importance to Mississippi's businesses. Significant results... READ MORE January 10, 2018 Hosemann leads all elected officials in approval ratings A potential race for governor between Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood has no clear winner and nearly 20 percent of voters are undecided, according to a new poll from Millsaps College. Millsaps College partnered with Chism Strategies for its... READ MORE December 27, 2017 Survey reveals big problem for Mississippi business owners JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – A recent survey by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office reveals a big issue for business owners in Mississippi. The survey of thousands of business owners revealed common hurdles to starting a business, investigating and expanding operations in the Magnolia State. The... READ MORE June 2, 2017 Don't Forget to Vote Tuesday “If you don’t vote, you don’t have a voice. Make your voice heard in Mississippi.” – Morgan Freeman This past basketball season, Lynn and I lucked out with a pair of tickets next to one of our most famous living Mississippians: Morgan Freeman, an avid... READ MORE May 23, 2017 State Asks Judge to Jail Cemetery Owner; Arlinghaus Found in Contempt A year-long battle between the Mississippi Secretary of State and the owner of two neglected Meridian cemeteries heated up in court Tuesday. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann asked Lauderdale County Chancery Court Judge Jerry Mason to incarcerate William "Bill" Arlinghaus Jr. for failing to comply... READ MORE May 19, 2017 Hosemann Talks DeSoto County Business Growth Mississippi’s Secretary of State talked economic development and touched on recent primary elections as he visited DeSoto County on Wednesday. Delbert Hosemann appeared at the Quarterly Luncheon for the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, which was held at the Landers Center and after a brief visit... READ MORE April 30, 2017 Celebrate, Encourage Small Business Owners What’s better for East Mississippi’s economy – a large manufacturing company from elsewhere coming here to set up shop – or several small to medium-sized start-up businesses created and operated by local entrepreneurs? The answer – for many reasons – is the latter, according to... READ MORE April 29, 2017 Hosemann Talks Municipal Elections, Blue Book Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann isn't very optimistic about voter turnout for this year's municipal elections — and he's reaching out to voters across Mississippi to do what he can to remedy that. "This is literally where the rubber meets the road," Hosemann said at a... READ MORE April 23, 2017 Hosemann on Target with Website Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is onto something with the relaunch of the Y’all Business site, a free digital resource of information. The website was initially launched in 2015 but this latest version, with interactive maps showing locations of hospitals, restaurants and other types... READ MORE April 5, 2017 Autism Awareness, Access to Treatment Central Focus for Hosemann April is autism awareness month and inside the state capitol rotunda Wednesday, children, doctors and state dignitaries gathered to bring greater awareness to those living with the disorder. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann led off the event. “Today’s an important day, not only to shine the... READ MORE Latest Press Releases Tweets by DelbertHosemann Previous Videos
November 2, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann on Record, Future Ahead of Election Day Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is seeking a second term. But first, he must defeat Democrat D. Ryan Grover. Hosemann said voters have told him they want the state to be run like a business, and for leaders at the state... READ MORE November 1, 2023 Hosemann: Honor Our Soldiers and Go Vote Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times Tribune) - In 2008, shortly after being elected Secretary of State, I traveled to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait to visit with thousands of men and women deployed overseas in the Mississippi National Guard. The topic of conversation was the importance of... READ MORE October 28, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Proposes Last-Dollar Community College Tuition Program Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann told Mississippi business leaders Thursday he wants to make the state’s 15 two-year colleges tuition free. Speaking at the annual Mississippi Economic Council’s Hobnob event, designed to allow the state’s business leaders to hear from political... READ MORE October 27, 2023 Hosemann Makes Pre-Election Day Stop in Columbus Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was making rounds ahead of election day. He made a stop at Zachary’s Columbus. Hosemann said he wanted voters to know he would continue to work to decrease taxes, pay down state debt, and promote education. One of... READ MORE October 9, 2023 Lt. Governor Brings Greetings at Dr. Paul's Southern Miss. Investiture Hattiesburg, Miss. (Press Register) - Dr. Joseph S. Paul eschewed the spotlight during his presidential inauguration Oct. 5 at The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Hattiesburg campus, deflecting the focus instead on the institution where he’s been called to serve as its leader. A beloved... READ MORE September 29, 2023 Lt. Gov. Hosemann Journeys to DeSoto County Post-Primary Nesbitt, Miss. - Mississippi’s two top state leaders made DeSoto County a destination on the campaign trail this week, as Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann made appearances in the county. Reeves made stops in Olive Branch and Southaven Tuesday to promote business... READ MORE August 24, 2023 Hosemann Helps Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Army Corps Vicksburg District Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District joined local officials, residents and Division retirees to celebrate the Vicksburg District’s 150th anniversary at its headquarters on Halls Ferry Road. The event featured comments by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs,... READ MORE August 21, 2023 Lt. Gov. Hosemann Sets Sights on Healthcare, Tax Cuts Jackson, Miss. (MPB) - Healthcare, tax cuts and environmental issues are all topics that the Lt. Governor plans to tackle in the coming months. While all of these were discussed and debated by lawmakers in 2023’s session, he says the "work is not done." Following the... READ MORE August 15, 2023 Mississippi Economy Continuing to Show Strength, Lt. Gov. Says Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Total revenue collections in Mississippi for July of the FY 2024 year are 8.17% over the sine die estimate which comes to roughly $45.1 million, making year-to-date revenue also overestimate for the same amount. “We are pleased that revenues continue... READ MORE August 9, 2023 Pro-Life Advocate Delbert Hosemann Wins Miss. Lt. Governor Primary Jackson, Miss. (Pro-Life News) - National Right to Life and Mississippi Right to Life hailed tonight’s primary election victory of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. During the primary campaign, Lt. Governor Hosemann was wrongly attacked by his opponents as being a supporter of abortion. “The voters of... READ MORE August 8, 2023 Incumbent Hosemann Wins Republican Nomination for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel in the state’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor Tuesday, staving off a primary challenge for one of the most powerful positions in Mississippi government. The results are the culmination of a... READ MORE August 8, 2023 Clear Victory: Hosemann Wins Nomination in Republican Primary for Miss. Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger in Tuesday’s GOP primary. Now facing only a little-known political newcomer in November’s general election, Hosemann in his victory speech late Tuesday night recounted numerous... READ MORE August 4, 2023 Miss. AG Opens Investigation Into Pro-McDaniel PAC Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - After months of inaction on claims of widespread campaign finance violations this election cycle, Attorney General Lynn Fitch says she’s investigating a PAC run by lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel’s campaign treasurer. The Invest in Mississippi PAC has been running hundreds... READ MORE August 2, 2023 Hosemann: McDaniel Voted Illegally, Does Not Live at Residence Jackson, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Allegations that Sen. Chris McDaniel does not live in his legislative district and has been voting illegally escalated Wednesday as Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann called on authorities to investigate, ratcheting up the back-and-forth between the two Republicans leading up... READ MORE July 28, 2023 COLUMN: Hosemann, Not McDaniel, for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Chris McDaniel is up against Delbert Hosemann in the Republican primary race on Tuesday, August 8. It is essential for those of us who have opposed McDaniel for any higher office in the past to show up for the... READ MORE July 28, 2023 COLUMN: Questions Arise About McDaniel's Honesty, Residency Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - There are a few issues in which I agree with Chris McDaniel. Like him, I am disappointed that the Mississippi Senate, under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, has been an obstacle to restoring the initiative process that citizens... READ MORE July 24, 2023 COLUMN: Hosemann the Better Choice for Lt. Governor Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - I don’t agree with Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on many issues, but I do think he’s done a pretty good job as our state’s second-in-command and particularly as president of the state Senate. I appreciate his attempts toward bipartisanship,... READ MORE July 24, 2023 Hosemann Walks Neshoba with Cindy Hyde-Smith, McDaniel Digs into Outside Track Neshoba Co., Miss. (Daily Journal) - A slate of weekend campaign stops highlighted the factions surrounding the two Republican lieutenant governor candidates, even as both continue to aim sharp, personal attacks against each other. Sen. Chris McDaniel appeared in a fellow legislator's home district and... READ MORE June 30, 2023 Lt. Governor Speaks at Groundbreaking for New Nursing School Jackson, Miss. (MPB) - A 106,000 square foot facility will be the newest addition to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The new building will be the nursing school's latest update since 1999 after the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $55 million dollars to the... READ MORE June 27, 2023 Hosemann Discusses Infrastructure Match Funds at Municipal Officials' Conference Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two of the conference, sharing remarks in the opening session. Discussions today included how to... READ MORE June 26, 2023 Delbert Hosemann Receives Right to Life Endorsement in Re-Election Campaign for LTG Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Mississippi Right to Life has endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his re-election campaign for Lt. Governor. “Our endorsement is recognition of your years of dedicated service in defense of human life for innocent unborn babies, the elderly, and the disabled,”... READ MORE June 19, 2023 Hosemann Visits Site of Tornado Damage in Jasper County Jasper County, Miss. (WTOK) - The devastation in Jasper County is just jaw-dropping. Homes that were fine less than 24 hours ago are nothing but debris scattered across the ground. Trees have been shredded. The path of destruction where the tornado came through is... READ MORE June 15, 2023 BIPEC Endorses Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has received another endorsement in his re-election campaign, as the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC), which represents business and industry leaders in Mississippi, has endorsed Hosemann. “Delbert has personal experience running a business and... READ MORE June 14, 2023 Hosemann Flush With Support as Campaign Heats Up Laurel, Miss. (Laurel Leader Call) - Candidates for state offices in this year’s Mississippi elections were required to file updated campaign finance reports for activity in May by June 9. The following is a rundown of the latest campaign finance filings from each statewide and... READ MORE June 12, 2023 Poll: Hosemann Leads in Lt. Governor Primary Race Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - A new Mississippi Today/Siena College poll shows incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann with a substantial lead over challenger Chris McDaniel ahead of the Aug. 8 primary, but Hosemann doesn’t crack 50% and many remain undecided. The poll of respondents... READ MORE June 7, 2023 Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann Reflects on Successful Year Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by WXXV earlier today and discussed his successes throughout his term and what’s to come. A lot has happened in Mississippi in the last four years, teachers have received a pay raise, roads are being repaved,... READ MORE June 6, 2023 Hospitals Will Receive Grant Funds, Lt. Gov. Hosemann Says Cleveland, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says any hospitals in Mississippi that aren’t able to draw all of the state emergency funding intended for them this year will get it in 2024. “In January whoever didn’t get the money is going to be... READ MORE June 2, 2023 LTG Hosemann Asks for Prayer for Madison County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Brandon, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - A Madison police officer is dead after a domestic dispute in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon led to a hostage standoff Thursday morning, officials said. The suspect was shot dead and a Brandon police officer also was shot and... READ MORE June 1, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Gives Keynote for Ridgeland Memorial Day Service Ridgeland, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - The City of Ridgeland held a Ceremony in Honor of Memorial Day on the morning of Thursday, May 2. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was present as the keynote speaker. The Ridgeland High School AFJROTC Color Guard presented the flags. View Original Story READ MORE May 29, 2023 LTG Speaks at Memorial Day Service in Brookhavent Brookhaven, Miss. (Daily Leader) - Ben Johnson’s voice broke with emotion as he read the poem “Old Glory” by the Lincoln County Military Memorial Monday morning. Johnson is Post Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2618. It was fitting for a ceremony honoring the... READ MORE May 24, 2023 Manufacturers Endorse Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for Re-Election Desoto County, Miss. (DeSoto News) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (MMA PAC), which represents manufacturers across the state, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today. MMA President and Chief Executive Officer John McKay said Hosemann’s record... READ MORE May 20, 2023 Hosemann Encourages William Carey Osteopathy Grads to Stay in Miss. in Commencement Speech Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of students from William Carey University are the nation’s newest physicians this weekend. “It was really fun to see everyone again and see all my professors who helped make it happen and helped through all the low times and the... READ MORE May 18, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Remembers Friend, Leader Johnny Morgan Washington County, Ark. (WAPT) - WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. — A former Mississippi state senator was killed in an Arkansas plane crash. The Washington County, Arkansas sheriff's office, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a Wednesday's crash that claimed the... READ MORE May 18, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann to Keynote Ridgeland Memorial Day Service Ridgeland, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - Memorial Day observances are set in Ridgeland and Flora. Ridgeland will observe Memorial Day early with a Remember and Honor ceremony at the Veteran’s Memory Park in front of City Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m., where... READ MORE May 17, 2023 Lynn Hosemann Making a Difference Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - Lynn Hosemann, wife of Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann, is a lady with a mission. She is a feisty, intelligent, and goal orientated lady! Lynn’s passion is all Mississippi! But, her “heart” passion is children with disabilities. As Lynn explains in... READ MORE May 11, 2023 Hosemann Reports $3.4M on Hand, McDaniel Files Incomplete Numbers Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Once a vocal champion of campaign finance transparency and reform, lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel has again filed an incomplete and incoherent report of the amounts and sources of funding for his campaign. This comes after McDaniel’s campaign last month... READ MORE May 9, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Applauds William Carey's Efforts to Expand Physicians in Miss. Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American) - William Carey University's College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a $20 million infrastructure grant last week to further expand its offerings in medical education and workforce development. The infrastructure grant, announced Friday, was given through AccelerateMS to create an Institute... READ MORE May 1, 2023 Hosemann to Serve on America250 Commission Jackson, Miss. (Magee News) - On March 28, 2023, Governor Tate Reeves signed into law SB 2139, providing for the creation of a non-partisan state commission to develop programs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence in 2026. Working jointly with the America250 Foundation,... READ MORE April 27, 2023 Hosemann Visits Pine Belt to Debrief Successful 2023 Legislative Session Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann paid a visit to the Hub City yesterday to give an update on the aftermath of the 2023 Legislative Session. https://delberthosemann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WDAM-Interview-5.1.23.mp4 READ MORE April 27, 2023 Lt. Governor Hosemann Offers Hope in Black Hawk Black Hawk, Miss. (Winona Times/Carroll County Conservative) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann visited the area on April 20 to discuss what is being done to bring relief to those affected by the March 24 tornado and the access damage. A Rotarian in Jackson, Hosemann spoke... READ MORE April 26, 2023 Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Visits Coast for Legislative Debriefing Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann met with community leaders and government officials today in Gulfport to discuss the 2023 legislation session. Hosemann said the legislature had more than $200 million allocated across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and will be available to spend July... READ MORE April 26, 2023 South Pontotoc Schools Hosts Roundtable with Lt. Governor Pontotoc County, Miss. (Pontotoc Progress) - Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (above, sixth from left) visited South Pontotoc Elementary School Monday afternoon (April 24) and announced the $100-million in additional funding for Mississippi schools, which was signed into law last Friday. Hosemann also led a... READ MORE April 25, 2023 LTG Delbert Hosemann Hears from Local Leaders During Tupelo Visit Tupelo, Miss. (WTVA) - Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by the Community Development Foundation in Tupelo Monday morning to talk to many city leaders about what was passed in the past legislative session. Hosemann also talked to them about what they want done. The Lieutenant Governor commended the economic successes... READ MORE April 21, 2023 Hosemann Visits Site Of Tornado, Talks Recovery Black Hawk, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann visited Black Hawk and Summerfield Thursday afternoon to discuss next steps as the communities recover from an EF3 tornado that tore through on March 24. About 20 community members and various city, county, state... READ MORE April 20, 2023 EDITORIAL: Lt. Governor Hosemann Likeliest LTG Candidate to Receive Trump Endorsement McComb, Miss. (Enterprise Journal) - Six years ago, when President Donald Trump’s administration started asking state election officials to provide detailed information about registered voters, such as birth dates and Social Security numbers, Delbert Hosemann delivered a memorable response. At the time Hosemann spoke, he was... READ MORE April 19, 2023 Hosemann to Keynote Jones College Commencement Jackson, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly 650 of the more than 700 students eligible to graduate are participating in the 95th annual Commencement Ceremony at Jones College. This year, graduates and guests will hear from Miss. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann as the keynote speaker. The graduation ceremony will... READ MORE April 17, 2023 Chris McDaniel Returns $465K in Questionable Donations, Shuts Down Political Action Committee Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - Lieutenant governor candidate Chris McDaniel has reported returning legally questionable large donations from a Virginia dark-money nonprofit, and shutting down his PAC through which the donations flowed to his campaign. McDaniel’s Hold the Line PAC has reported it returned $460,000 to... READ MORE April 13, 2023 Eleven Choirs Perform During Session at Invitation of Lt. Governor Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - Almost every Tuesday at noon during the 2023 Legislative Session, a Mississippi student choir gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to perform a selection of acapella music. Lawmakers, staff, visitors, and others gathered at the rails at all levels of the building to... READ MORE April 12, 2023 Hosemann: Upgrades on the Way for Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - Visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park will soon have a better understanding of the park and the area’s Civil War history under a plan to build an interpretive center on the Siege of Vicksburg and the park. Mississippi Lt.... READ MORE April 6, 2023 ‘Totally Erroneous’: Lt. Governor Hosemann Reacts to Trump Indictment Mar-a-Lago, Fla. (NTD News) - As reactions are still pouring in on the unprecedented case against former President Donald Trump, Mississippi Lieutenant Gov. Delbert Hosemann shares with NTD his perspective on Trump’s indictment. But first, let’s hear about how his state is coping following... READ MORE April 1, 2023 Hosemann Visits Cooper Tire, Monroe County After Severe Storm Damage Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - One week after an EF-3 tornado tore through the state and Monroe County, state officials toured the devastation of Amory hours after the state allocated $17 million in relief. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann joined state Sen. Hob Bryan in a... READ MORE April 1, 2023 Lt. Hosemann Reflects on Successful 2023 Session Magee, Miss. (Magee News) - The below statement is attributable to Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann: “From a $600 million-plus infrastructure plan to legislation strengthening our elections process, providing options for the continued collaboration of hospitals, and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in Mississippi, the... READ MORE March 25, 2023 Miss. Lt. Governor Responds to Deadly Storms in Delta, Northeast Area of State Rolling Fork, Miss. (Fox 13-Memphis) - Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has issued a public statement after tornadoes swept across the state, killing 23 people and injuring dozens. In the statement, Governor Hosemann says, “The devastation, both in terms of loss of life and damage,... READ MORE March 25, 2023 McDaniel Campaign Violation Referred to Attorney General's Office Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s campaign has filed a complaint accusing his Republican primary challenger state Sen. Chris McDaniel of “clear violations of Mississippi law” with his campaign money. The secretary of state’s office, records show, has forwarded the complaint to... READ MORE March 22, 2023 Schools Consider Innovative Modified Calendar Advocated for by LTG Madison, Miss. (Madison Journal) - Madison County Schools officials are polling parents about the possibility of a modified schedule for future school years, officials say. Superintendent Charlotte Seals said in a video to parents explaining the survey that 75 percent of district faculty and staff answered... READ MORE March 16, 2023 McDaniel Operatives Coordinating with Democrats in Lt. Governor Campaign Jackson, Miss. (Scott County Times) - Bob Hickingbottom, a little-known Democrat running for governor in 2023, posted a soon-to-be viral message to his campaign Facebook page on Feb. 17 around 3 p.m. “… I hope you will join me and vote for the Democrats from the... READ MORE March 8, 2023 Conservatives Lead on Postpartum Care, McDaniel Votes Against Mississippi Mothers Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - After three years of debate, Mississippi joined the rest of the United States by extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers beyond 60 days. The proposal, which had passed the Senate multiple times in recent sessions, passed the House 89-29 after... READ MORE March 6, 2023 Senate Votes 52-0 to Fully Fund Schools, Hosemann Leads the Way Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Senate leaders are pushing to rewrite the state’s education budget formula, which has only fully funded public schools twice since it was put into law in 1997. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar, both Republicans, said... READ MORE February 15, 2023 Miss. Realtors Endorse Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for Reelection DeSoto County, Miss. (DeSoto County News) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is getting the endorsement of state realtors as the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (MARPAC) Wednesday gave Hosemann their nod for a second term in office. MARPAC Chair Karen Glass cited Hosemann’s dedication... READ MORE February 15, 2023 Salter: Incumbent Hosemann Expected to Take the Fight to McDaniel Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Back in 2014, Mississippi politicos underestimated Tea Party zealot State Sen. Chris McDaniel and it almost resulted in one of the state’s most shocking political upsets. At the outset, most thought McDaniel was taking on then-incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thad... READ MORE January 5, 2023 Hosemann Kicks Off Reelection Campaign Before Overflow Crowd Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Delbert Hosemann filed qualifying papers Thursday at the state Republican Party headquarters to seek a second term as lieutenant governor. Hosemann announced his reelection bid before an overflow crowd in the party headquarters conference room. The entryway to the headquarters building also... READ MORE December 28, 2022 Hosemann Column: 2023 Will Not Be a Typical Election Year in the LTG Office Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Some politicos say the agenda during an election year is always pared down to bare necessities. Not this year. From transportation to education, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office is preparing a full slate of conservative legislation. Here are our top priorities: Tax... READ MORE December 21, 2022 Healthcare, Infrastructure Top Lt. Governor's Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - With the Mississippi legislature's next regular session less than two weeks away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann laid out a number of priorities he'd like to see pass in 2023. Atop his list were healthcare and infrastructure, with education and taxes... READ MORE December 16, 2022 Senate Study Group Formed Under Hosemann Backs Changes to Support Moms, Families Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hub City Spokes) - Extending postpartum Medicaid, creating a foster care bill of rights and building a new website to help moms and families find resources are all among the policy priorities backed by the Senate Study Group on Women, Children and... READ MORE December 31, 2019 Hosemann Sues Corps to Protect Coast from Spillway Releases Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Business Journal) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann on Monday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi River Commission because of the extended release of fresh water into the saltwater Mississippi Sound from the extended... READ MORE December 20, 2019 Analysis: Hosemann Says He is Ready to Get to Work as New Lt. Gov. 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... READ MORE December 19, 2019 Hosemann Offers Guidance on Giving After Holiday Tornadoes Jackson, Miss. (WJTV) - American Red Cross as well as many faith based organizations are asking for donations after this passed Monday’s storms. We encourage you to contribute, but there is a science when it comes to donating after natural disasters. You can give the most... READ MORE December 18, 2019 Lt. Governor-Elect Hosemann Visit Storm-Damaged Areas in Guntown 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... READ MORE December 13, 2019 COLUMN: SOS, State Leaders Work Together on Land Deal for Public Use Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Not a single dime of the state’s tax dollars was used to purchase the nearly 18,000 acres of iconic Mississippi Delta river bottoms now known as the Phil Bryant Wildlife Management Area. As Lt. Governor-elect Delbert Hosemann said, “this is... READ MORE December 2, 2019 SOS Says to Beware of Charity Scams This Holiday Season Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - The National Day of Giving is set for tomorrow and it’s a global generosity day set aside for people to give back to the community. As people prepare to donate money to the charities of their choice, the Secretary of State’s... READ MORE November 14, 2019 Lt. Gov.-Elect Talks Workforce Development at Tech Conference Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - Several Mississippi entrepreneurs and innovators took advantage of a huge two-day technology conference. The 20th annual Innovate Mississippi’s Conference on Technology Innovation was held this week at the Westin in Jackson. The event included investor panel discussions about cybersecurity and learning... READ MORE November 7, 2019 Vicksburg's Hosemann is Elected Next Lieutenant Governor Vicksburg, Miss. (AP) - Vicksburg native Delbert Hosemann has defeated upstart Democrat Jay Hughes to become Mississippi’s next lieutenant governor. Hosemann, after three terms as secretary of state, rode the self-deprecating campaign style he built there to the powerful office that oversees the state Senate. He... READ MORE November 1, 2019 Endorsement: Hosemann Has Earned Promotion Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - It is the only position in state government that is constitutionally allowed to be part of two branches of government - the executive and the legislation. The lieutenant governor runs the Senate, deciding committee chairmanships, assigning bills and, if... READ MORE October 25, 2019 Hosemann Campaigns in Crossroads Area Corinth, Miss. (Daily Corinthian) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made his way to the Crossroads area this week to speak to the people about an educated workforce and structure in schools. The Republican lieutenant governor candidate arrived at Pizza Grocery in Corinth for... READ MORE October 22, 2019 SOS Joins in International Charity Fraud Awareness Week Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - Despite being one of the poorest states in the nation, Mississippi residents always rank among the most charitable in America. So it’s important to make sure the organizations we give to are on the up and up. This week (October 21-25)... READ MORE October 19, 2019 A Conversation With Delbert Hosemann, Candidate for Lt. Governor Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - This week we take a closer look at the race for lt. governor, sitting down with the Republican candidate in the race, Delbert Hosemann. View Original Story READ MORE October 18, 2019 Hosemann Congratulates Bay-Waveland School District on Rise from 'C' to 'A' Rating Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday was election day for some students in Bay St. Louis. North Bay Elementary School held a mock election as part of Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s “Promote the Vote” campaign. Even though the ballots are for pretend, heading... READ MORE October 17, 2019 SOS: Record $11.7 Million in New Waterfront Projects Headed to Coast Gulfport, Miss. (Sun Herald) - A record $11.74 million from the Tidelands Trust Fund is coming back to the Coast for new boardwalks, boat ramps, waterfront parks and other improvements in South Mississippi. “You’ll see it spread all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Secretary... READ MORE October 16, 2019 Hosemann campaigns on infrastructure solutions, budget reforms Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) - With the state’s general election less than three weeks away, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is campaigning to be the next lieutenant governor by advocating for the need to revamp the structure of state agencies and repair... READ MORE October 10, 2019 NFIB Mississippi PAC Endorses Hosemann for Lt. Governor Jackson, Miss. (NFIB) - The NFIB Mississippi PAC has endorsed Delbert Hosemann for lieutenant governor. The political action committee is comprised exclusively of NFIB members in Mississippi, and its endorsement is based on a survey of NFIB members throughout the state. “Small business drives Mississippi’s... READ MORE October 8, 2019 BIPEC Names Delbert Hosemann 'Best for Business & Jobs' Jackson, Miss. (BIPEC) - The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has named Delbert Hosemann as “Best for Business and Jobs.” BIPEC reviews backgrounds and key positions of candidates and disseminates research findings to members and educates its membership on the impact that... READ MORE September 16, 2019 OPINION: Thumbs Up for Hosemann's Infrastructure Plan Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, laid out several new initiatives Friday, one focused on infusing counties and cities with funds necessary to repair deteriorating roads and bridges. To provide aid for local roads and bridges,... READ MORE September 11, 2019 Lt. Governor Candidate Hosemann Visits Meridian Meridian, Miss. (WTOK) - Delbert Hosemann, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, visited Meridian Monday evening. Hosemann addressed an excited crowd at Squealer's BBQ on several topics, including moving Meridian forward. "We have a lot of potential here, and it's time, Meridian; it's time," said Hosemann. "We've... READ MORE September 10, 2019 Lt. governor candidate Hosemann proposes plan to raise state employee salaries Waynesboro, Miss. (WDAM) - Secretary of State and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann was in Waynesboro on Wednesday visiting community leaders, law enforcement and supporters in the area. Along with his plan to speed up the process of getting a Mississippi driver’s license,... READ MORE September 6, 2019 Palazzo Endorses Hosemann for Lt. Governor Purvis, Miss. (WDAM) - Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo endorsed Delbert Hosemann for Mississippi Lieutenant Governor on Friday. Palazzo cited Hosemann’s “strong business sense, fiscal conservatism and support for law enforcement.” Hosemann clinched the Republican nomination with a decisive win over Shane Quick in the August primary. “In... READ MORE September 4, 2019 Congressman Michael Guest Endorses Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Brandon, Miss. (WLBT) - Delbert Hosemann picked up the endorsement of Congressman Michael Guest Wednesday afternoon. This is Hosemann’s second endorsement from a member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation in two weeks, with Congressman Trent Kelly endorsing Hosemann in late August. “We need a conservative leader who... READ MORE August 26, 2019 Cong. Kelly Endorses Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Tupelo, Miss. (WCBI) - A candidate for Lieutenant Governor picked up an endorsement from a U.S. Congressman. Republican Congressman Trent Kelly endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his run for Mississippi’s Lieutenant Governor. Congressman Kelly announced his endorsement of Hosemann during a news conference at the Tupelo Furniture... READ MORE August 22, 2019 SOS Hosemann Demands Action from Corps on Spillway, Pumps Vicksburg, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - Warren County resident Lauren Stubblefield, a flood victim and seventh generation Mississippian, stood in front of the Mississippi River Commission and painted a vivid image of her home on Floweree Road. “Imagine your favorite place in the world,” Stubblefield said.... READ MORE August 6, 2019 AP: Republican Nominee for Lt. Gov Snags 86% of Vote Jackson, Miss. (AP) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann seems to have this elections thing pretty much down. Hosemann, who won all three of his races for Secretary of State by comfortable margins, opened his bid for lieutenant governor by outdistancing Shane Quick of DeSoto... READ MORE August 3, 2019 EDITORIAL: 'Go With Hosemann' on Aug. 6 Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - As far as Delbert Hosemann, endorsing him over token challenger Shane Quick is a no-brainer in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor. He has been a top-notch secretary of state. He would be the same if elected lieutenant governor. After Tuesday,... READ MORE August 2, 2019 Opinion: Hosemann 'Most Organized' at 2019 Fair Neshoba County, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Statewide election year political speaking is always amped up under the Pavilion at the Neshoba County Fair. If you missed the fair, you can catch every speech on Wednesday and Thursday on our YouTube channel as well as... READ MORE July 31, 2019 Hosemann: 'I Don't Over-Promise, I Over-Deliver' Neshoba County, Miss. (WLBT) - Part of what makes these Neshoba speeches interesting this year is the timing. They’re happening less than a week out from the primary. But the race that drew a big crowd Wednesday was the Lt. Governor’s race, and it’s not... READ MORE July 25, 2019 Jobs, Education Top Hosemann's Platform for Lt. Gov Jackson, Miss. (AP) - With a big campaign fund and a well-known name statewide, Delbert Hosemann is focused on the general election for Mississippi lieutenant governor. But he does have a challenger on Aug. 6 for the Republican nomination — Shane Quick of DeSoto... READ MORE July 23, 2019 SOS Fights to Ensure Election Integrity, Security JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) - Ever since the 2016 presidential election, the issue of foreign operatives and hackers manipulating the voting process has been a huge concern. Hackers tried 200,000 times on Election Day to jam the polling place locator on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s... READ MORE July 19, 2019 NRA Endorses Hosemann, Cites Clear Commitment to 2nd Amendment Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Citing his clear commitment to upholding Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsed Delbert Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor in the 2019 Mississippi Republican Primary. “Delbert Hosemann will protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners,” NRA-PVF... READ MORE July 18, 2019 SOS Partners with Communities to Eliminate Blight Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - 3 On Side introduced you to a pastor in south Jackson, in June, ARM’d with determination to transform his community. He made a proposition to the Secretary of State in that report and now Delbert Hosemann responds in this Taking Back... READ MORE July 13, 2019 Gov. Bryant, SOS Hosemann Brief Public on Tropical Storm Barry Gulfport, Miss. (WLBT) - Gov. Phil Bryant spoke once again to officials at the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center after Tropical Storm Barry made landfall on Saturday. While the storm did strengthen to a hurricane for a few hours, it made landfall over Louisiana as... READ MORE July 11, 2019 SOS Asks Army Corps for Answers on Coast Spillway Operation Gulfport, Miss. (Sun Herald) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for an immediate review of the operating manuals and use of the Bonnet Carré Spillway and Morganza Floodway to deal with flooding on the Mississippi River. The Corps... READ MORE July 1, 2019 SOS Auction Aimed at Returning Parcels to Tax Rolls in Rankin County Rankin County, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - The Mississippi secretary of state's office is taking bids for 300 tax-forfeited properties in Rankin County. A news release from the office says the properties are valued at more than $497,000. Bids can be placed through an online auction portal until... READ MORE June 20, 2019 SOS Releases Fourth Survey of Mississippi Businesses, More Than 6,700 Respond Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Hundreds of Mississippi businesses are currently providing apprenticeship opportunities to students, according to a new Secretary of State’s Office survey of Mississippi business owners. The survey, sent to about 97,000 domestic business owners in the State, marks the fourth installment... READ MORE June 17, 2019 Hosemann Talks Life on the Campaign Trail in Starkville Starkville, Miss. (Starkville Daily News) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a Republican who is also running for lieutenant governor, stopped by the SDN office on Monday to talk about voting efforts from his office, security for Mississippi's election process and his life... READ MORE June 12, 2019 OPINION: New SOS, PSC Law Limiting Scam Callers Protects Mississippians Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) - You will be hard pressed to find individuals who are not annoyed by the continual flow of phone calls from telemarketers. And as much of a harassment as it can be to receive calls soliciting sales of... READ MORE June 11, 2019 Mississippians Continue to Show Strong Support for Hosemann's Lieutenant Governor Bid Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves continues to raise more campaign cash than his rivals in the gubernatorial race, raking in about $546,000 in May. The fundraising brings the total raised across Reeves' several campaign accounts to $6.3 million, according to reports... READ MORE June 10, 2019 Hosemann Joins PSC to Protect Citizens From Scam Callers Jackson, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) and Secretary of State’s Office announced changes Monday to the Telephone Solicitation Act affecting registration requirements of charities. Currently, charitable organizations operating in Mississippi are required to register with the Secretary of State’s Office,... READ MORE June 4, 2019 SOS Website Serves as Resource to Vet Disaster Relief Charities Diamondhead, Miss. (Diamondhead News Online) - Devastating flooding in the South Delta has left many in Mississippi wondering: “How can I help?” The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office’s website can serve as a valuable resource for information about some disaster relief charities before you... READ MORE May 30, 2019 Manufacturers Endorse Hosemann for Lieutenant Governor Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Delbert Hosemann in his campaign for election to the office of lieutenant governor. MMA made the announcement Wednesday, May 29, at their board meeting at The Grand... READ MORE May 22, 2019 Hosemann Partners With Area Church to Eliminate Jackson Blight Jackson, Miss. (WAPT) - A Jackson pastor is taking action to clean up the capital city. Bishop Ronnie Crudup and New Horizon Ministries are reviving hundreds of abandoned properties and transforming neighborhoods. “This is another one of those great historic neighborhoods, this is Alta Woods,” Crudup... READ MORE May 21, 2019 SOS Launches Vicksburg Tax-Forfeited Auction to Benefit Schools, City Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - A total of 360 parcels of tax forfeited land in Vicksburg valued at more than $758,000 is up for sale by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office. Tax forfeited properties are land initially up for sale at county tax sales... READ MORE May 16, 2019 Hosemann Visits Pearl River County for Update on Flood Damage Pearl River County, Miss. (Picayune Item) - Pearl River County Emergency Services Director Danny Manley updated local politicians and Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann on the county’s flood damage Wednesday at the Poplarville courthouse. Manley said the county needs help rebuilding roads and to... READ MORE May 15, 2019 More Than $1.15M Distributed by Hosemann's Office in New Help American Vote Act Money Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Twenty-four counties have requested and received approval to spend funds from the $4.5 million in federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) money allocated by the federal government for upgrades to voting machines and other elections improvements. In total, more... READ MORE May 15, 2019 SOS Office Honors Local Law Enforcement Officer Copiah County, Miss. (Copiah County Courier) - Undersheriff Derrick Cubit has received recognition from the Secretary of State’s office for his “service in protecting the citizens of Copiah County and the State of Mississippi.” Secretary Delbert Hosemann continued, “Your unyielding passion and dedication to your... READ MORE May 8, 2019 Hosemann Outraises Opponents in First Four Months of Election Year Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has raised another $1 million this year in his push to win the governor's race, new campaign finance reports show. The Republican has about $6.7 million in his campaign accounts, leaving his Republican and Democratic... READ MORE May 4, 2019 Secretary of State Visits Eagle Lake to View Damage Eagle Lake, Miss. (WJTV) - Sec. of State Delbert Hosemann toured the flood damaged areas of the Eagle Lake Community in Warren County. Residential areas there are still underwater, as of Saturday. Hosmann met with the neighbors who are affected by the widespread damage. The majority of... READ MORE May 3, 2019 SOS Vows to Fight for South Delta Flooding Victims Warren County, Miss. (WLBT) - Flood weary Eagle Lake residents voice their concerns with Delbert Hosemann. The Secretary of State of Mississippi got a first hand look at what they community is going through. Hosemann prepared for this meeting with pen, paper and an open... READ MORE May 2, 2019 Delta Success Important for State Success, Hosemann Says Greenville, Miss. (WABG) - Current Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor candidate, Delbert Hosemann made a stop in the Delta this afternoon. Delbert Hosemann visited Greenville this afternoon to speak at the Greenville Rotary Club Meeting and also stopped at city hall to talk with... READ MORE May 2, 2019 Letter to Editor: Hosemann Has Made Tax-Forfeited Process Better Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - After reading your recent article on land bank bills filed in the 2019 legislative session, I wanted to write and offer your readers my perspective. Following discussions with Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and his staff, I authored the first ever bill... READ MORE April 30, 2019 MDE Should Shore Up Teacher Pay Shortfall, Hosemann Says JACKSON, MS (Mississippi Today) - Mississippi’s state politicians, whether running for election or not, all have opinions in how to deal with filling the shortfall created when the Legislature did not appropriate enough funds during the 2019 session to provide the promised $1,500 annual... READ MORE April 17, 2019 Almost $313,000 Distributed to Coastal Counties by SOS Office MS Gulf Coast (Gulf Coast News) - The Secretary of State’s Office is releasing $312,656.74 to 38 counties across the State, and cities and schools within those counties, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited property sales. Counties receiving more than $5,000 include: Bolivar—$6,568.11; Claiborne—$12,866.66; Forrest—$11,006.52; Hancock—$5,282.35;... READ MORE April 17, 2019 Raising Teacher Pay, Resolving Teacher Shortage Top Priorities for Hosemann Jackson, Miss. (The Clarion Ledger) - As public educators across the state work second, and even third jobs, to make ends meet, Republican and Democratic hopefuls for statewide office are running on platforms of increasing teacher pay. Although teacher groups have long lobbied in the campaign... READ MORE April 10, 2019 Hosemann Keynotes Madison Schools' ACT 30+ Club Ceremony, Commends Students for High Scores Madison, Miss. (Madison County Journal) - Madison Central beat its previous ACT testing record with 154 students having a score of 30 or higher. School district spokesperson Gene Wright said that this was a historic benchmark for the school and the district at large. “Madison Central... READ MORE April 9, 2019 Secretary of State Auction of 320 Hinds County Parcels to Bring in Money for Schools, Cities Jackson, Miss. (News MS) - New tax-forfeited properties are up for auction on the Secretary of State’s website. An online auction of 320 tax-forfeited properties in Hinds County valued at $1.9 million is now open. Most of the available parcels are in the Pecan Park... READ MORE April 8, 2019 Hosemann Pledges Teacher Pay Raises Biloxi, Miss. (Sun Herald) - Two candidates in the open race for Mississippi lieutenant governor say the $1,500 teacher pay raise approved by legislators is too small. Republican Delbert Hosemann of Jackson and Democrat Jay Hughes of Oxford spoke to hundreds of teachers Saturday at... READ MORE March 8, 2019 SOS Asks Higher Ed Students, Faculty to 'Stay in Mississippi' Jackson, Miss. (Southern Miss NOW) - Outstanding students and faculty members from 34 Mississippi public and private universities and colleges were honored at the annual HEADWAE program, held last week in Jackson. Higher Education Appreciation Day—Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) was established by legislative... READ MORE March 6, 2019 SOS, Jackson State Partner to Showcase K-12 Student Artwork Jackson, Miss. (Mississippi Today) If you were an artist commissioned to draw a mural representing your hometown, what would it look like? The secretary of state’s office posed that prompt to classrooms around the state as part of a contest to engage children with the electoral... READ MORE March 6, 2019 Jackson State, SOS Partner to Bring Civic Engagement Project to Campus Jackson, Miss. (MIssissippi Today) - If you were an artist commissioned to draw a mural representing your hometown, what would it look like? The secretary of state’s office posed that prompt to classrooms around the state as part of a contest to engage children with the... READ MORE March 5, 2019 Community Colleges Key to Future Workforce Training, Sec. Hosemann Says Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - In an effort to get the Mississippi Legislature’s attention, community college presidents, faculty, and students reminded everyone at a Capitol building press conference that community/junior colleges provide a vast array of educational and economic opportunities for everyone. Additionally, two-year colleges... READ MORE March 5, 2019 Hosemann: 16th Section Lawsuit Important for our Public Schools Natchez, Miss. (Delta Business Journal) - In an effort to get the Mississippi Legislature’s attention, community college presidents, faculty, and students reminded everyone at a Capitol building press conference that community/junior colleges provide a vast array of educational and economic opportunities for everyone. Additionally, two-year... READ MORE March 3, 2019 Drone Technology in Use by SOS Office, Other Businesses in Mississippi Gulfport, Miss. (WAPT) - Drone technology is taking off in Mississippi and drones are showing up everywhere. Some think of drones as toys, or maybe as a hobby, but the technology is becoming a workhorse for several industries. For Mississippians who are taking advantage of being... READ MORE March 1, 2019 Coast Integral to Mississippi's Future, Hosemann Says Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited the Coast this evening in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Hosemann is running for lieutenant governor in this upcoming election. He is currently in his third term as secretary of state. Hosemann tells News 25 since... READ MORE March 1, 2019 Secretary Hosemann Headlines Maritime Museum Annual Meeting Pascagoula, Miss. (GulfLive.com) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann spoke Thursday at the Mississippi Maritime Museum general membership meeting. His message: the preservation the the maritime industry bodes well for keeping homegrown products in the state and Mississippi Gulf Coast. ''I fully support the efforts of this... READ MORE February 28, 2019 SOS: 'I Wouldn't Want to Live Anywhere But Mississippi' Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - The Columbus tornadoes last weekend are a reminder that Mississippi has the highest per capita deaths from tornadoes of any state in the country at 132 per million. Our prayers are extended to the family of Ashley Pounds who lost... READ MORE February 27, 2019 Expect a Fight for Teacher Pay Raises if Hosemann Snags Lt. Gov. Seat in 2019 Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - This week, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann discussed work his office is currently doing on redistricting projects at the Stennis Luncheon. He was also asked what his platform consists of in his run for Lt. Governor in the 2019 election... READ MORE February 24, 2019 'Mississippi is Like One Big Neighborhood,' Hosemann Says of Clean Up Efforts in Columbus" Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) - People across the area are lending helping hands in the impacted areas in Columbus, truly showing what it means to live in the Friendly City. “Columbus is just a big neighborhood and we saw hundreds of people showing up carrying logs out... READ MORE February 22, 2019 67 Students Honored in SOS Promote the Vote Program Jackson, Miss. (Chocktaw Plaindealer) - Sixty-seven of the thousands of K-12 students who participated in 2018 Promote the Vote activities were recognized at the Mississippi Capitol today for high achievement in the arts and writing. Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12... READ MORE February 20, 2019 Letter to Editor: Delbert Hosemann Should Be 'Highly Recommended' for Protecting Schools' Natchez, Miss. (Natchez Democrat) - Secretary of state Delbert Hosemann should be highly recommended for taking the initiative to have Mississippi sue the federal government on behalf of state schools systems with public school lands adjacent to the Mississippi River that is flooded for long... READ MORE February 19, 2019 Delbert Hosemann Named in MS Top 50 Jackson, Miss. (Sea Coast Echo) - Mississippi Sen. Philip Moran, a Kiln native, was named this week as one of the "MS Top 50," the Top 50 most influential leaders in the state. Moran received the award Monday at the award event and reception at... READ MORE February 13, 2019 Editorial: River Lawsuit 'Worth Fighting For' Natchez, Miss. (Natchez Democrat) - The State of Mississippi announced Monday it was suing the federal government over mud of all things. You see the state has finally realized that flood control measures put into place more than half a century ago have greatly affected Mississippi... READ MORE February 13, 2019 Editorial: Feds Owe Damages in Lawsuit Filed by SOS Hosemann Biloxi, Miss. (WLOX) - The Federal Government hurt some local school systems. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State and the Mississippi Attorney General, the Feds damaged eight thousand acres of state land set aside to benefit public education. But this didn’t happen just yesterday. The... READ MORE February 7, 2019 Bills Championed by SOS to Make Probate Process Easier, Less Expensive Making Their Way Through Senate Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Two bills which would make it easier and cheaper to distribute a decedent’s property to their heirs are now moving to the Mississippi House of Representatives for floor debate. House Bills 1375 and 1425, sponsored by Representative Rob Roberson (R-Starkville), passed the House Judiciary... READ MORE February 6, 2019 Editorial: Voter ID Law Should Stay as Secretary Hosemann Implemented It Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Republicans across the country regularly get criticized for going too far with restrictive election laws. And sometimes it does look as if these lawmakers are determined to find creative ways to keep people who are likely to vote for Democrats... READ MORE February 6, 2019 Harrison County Received $78,000 for Ad Valorem Tax on Tidelands Land from SOS Biloxi, Miss. (Gulf Coast News) - The Secretary of State’s Office remitted $78,499.97 to Harrison County, and certain cities and schools impacted, today for 2018 ad valorem taxes for 10 Public Trust Tidelands parcels along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Public Trust Tidelands and submerged lands... READ MORE January 31, 2019 Hosemann Dominates Lt. Gov. Race with $2.65 Million in Coffer Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has accumulated almost $7 million in his bid for governor later this year, far outpacing any other candidate for statewide office, newly filed campaign finance reports show. The Republican formally announced his run in early January but has raised money for his... READ MORE January 24, 2019 SOS Hosemann Receives 'Whopping' Approval Rating in Latest Poll Results Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) The latest Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey has some interesting insights into the opinions of Mississippi voters. For the sixth consecutive year, infrastructure remained the most pressing issue with 27 percent of voters picking “fixing roads and bridges” as... READ MORE January 11, 2019 Dozens of Supporters Show Up for Hosemann's Delta Campaign Announcement Greenwood, Miss. (Delta News) Mississippi's Secretary of State, paid a visit to the Delta this morning to meet with supporters, and residents in the community to make a special announcement. Dozens of supporters filled the room as Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann came to Greenwood... READ MORE January 10, 2019 Education, Roads Top Hosemann's Platform at Stop in Golden Triangle Columbus, Miss. (Starkville Daily News) After announcing his candidacy for lieutenant governor Wednesday morning, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made a stop in the Golden Triangle. In a speech at BankTEL Systems in Columbus, Hosemann laid down the basics of his platform, with a particular... READ MORE January 10, 2019 Hosemann Touts the Importance of Small Business at Campaign Stop in Meridian Meridian, Miss. (Meridian Star) Delbert Hosemann, the Secretary of State for Mississippi, made a stop Thursday in Meridian at Structural Steel Services, Inc. as part of a statewide campaign for his run as lieutenant governor. Tommy Dulaney and Rebecca Combs-Dulaney, the president/CEO and vice presidents for... READ MORE January 9, 2019 Hosemann Announces Bid for Lt. Gov - 'Where I Can Make the Most Difference' Richland, Miss. (Mississippi Today) Republican Delbert Hosemann, who rode a comical ad of an elderly woman mispronouncing his first name to election as secretary of state in 2007, announced Wednesday he is running for lieutenant governor. Hosemann said this past spring he would not be a candidate... READ MORE January 9, 2019 'If Public Education Doesn't Prosper, We Won't Prosper,' Hosemann Says at Tupelo Campaign Stop Tupelo, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced Wednesday that he’ll seek the office of lieutenant governor this year. Launching a statewide tour to pitch his candidacy, Hosemann, a Republican, stopped in Tupelo at Hawkeye Industries to discuss his policy priorities. In... READ MORE January 4, 2019 Hosemann's Survey Shows Businesses Want a More Educated Workforce Jackson, Miss (WJTV) A new survey from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office indicate businesses want an educated workforce but don't have people to fill the jobs. More than 5,600 businesses responded to the survey and found despite record number of jobs available there aren't enough people... READ MORE December 21, 2018 More Than $500,000 in Tax-Forfeited Revenue Released to Cities, Counties, Schools Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) Leflore County will gain a little more than $7,000 from the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office after the sale of tax-forfeited property within the county. Read the full story here READ MORE December 12, 2018 Business Summit With SOS Connects Schools Hattiesburg, Miss. (Lamar Times) Business owners across Mississippi are coming together to work on two problems: too many high school seniors are waiting until after graduation to figure out a career path, and the businesses themselves aren’t doing a great job of connecting with students... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Advisory: Voter phone numbers not public information JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office says it has received multiple complaints from voters who have received text messages about the Nov. 27 U.S. Senate runoff. When asked by the voter how the sender obtained the voter’s phone number, the sender has, in... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Large turnout in Mississippi for midterm election, Hosemann says JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said so far there has been what could be a record turnout for a midterm election. "I think people are listening to the candidates and to the issues. The president has been here and a whole bunch of others,... READ MORE December 10, 2018 EXCLUSIVE: Sec. Delbert Hosemann talks Mississippi Election Security JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - One day before Mississippians go to the polls for the midterm election WJTV spoke with Mississippi's Secretary of State about efforts to protect the state's election systems. "There are aggressive attempts to break into our system everyday- literally every minute of every day," said... READ MORE December 10, 2018 $1.1 million in Tidelands funds to power Jackson County projects JACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi -- With $10 million in Tidelands funds released to the Mississippi coast by the Secretary of State's office, Jackson County is already set to move forward with some $1.1 million in projects which will be funded with Tidelands proceeds. In announcing the... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Dedicate your vote to a service-member or veteran on election day JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - More than 3,200 Mississippi National Guardsmen and Women deployed to the Middle East this year. The Mississippi Secretary of State Office has a long-standing commitment to these soldiers, and “to all the men and women who have selflessly served to protect... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Mississippi Secretary of State encouraging voters to go to the polls Tuesday JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is encouraging every qualified voter to cast a ballot next Tuesday. Two weeks ago Hosemann visited Mississippi troops on the Kuwait - Iraqi border. He says the 3,200 men and women were given “Mississippi Misses You”... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Delbert Hosemann visits Madison Central High School to promote the vote Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is working with students at Madison Central High School to make sure they're prepared for next month's midterms. During today's lunch period, students cast mock ballots for the U.S. Senate races and for the U.S. House seats in their district. The... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, Other Charity Regulators Announce Kick-Off of First Annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office joins state charity regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to announce the first annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) on October 22-26, 2018. ICFAW is a... READ MORE December 10, 2018 SECRETARY HOSEMANN PRESENTS $10 MILLION CHECK TO TIDELANDS TURNBACK TRUST FUND This afternoon, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann presented a 10 million dollar check to the gulf coast. The Tidelands Turnback trust fund devotes this money strictly to the coast, with half of it going to the Department of Marine Resources. It’s split among the three... READ MORE December 10, 2018 SOS Office Promotes the Vote in Pascagoula-Gautier School District Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann showed up to Trent Lott Academy in Pascagoula to inspire the youth to Promote the Vote. Over 200 schools are participating in the Promote the Vote program. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wows students at Trent Lott Academy... READ MORE December 10, 2018 Make your vote count for our military Most of us realize that voting in a free and public election is a right afforded to only a few in the world. But it is something most Americans have taken for granted when they go to the polls on election day. If they go... READ MORE October 13, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Visits Deployed Troops in Middle East Camp Buehring, Kuwait (WTVA) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited Mississippi National Guard Soldiers of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team October 7-11, in Kuwait. Secretary Hosemann and Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, adjutant general of Mississippi, spoke to roughly 3,500 Mississippi Soldiers during their... READ MORE October 12, 2018 Mississippi to Receive Almost $500,000 in SOS Securities Settlement Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Mississippi is set to receive almost half a million dollars from a $26 million multi-state securiaties settlement involving a national wealth management group that had been selling unregistered, nonexempt securities since October 2006. A consent order on the civil penalties from... READ MORE October 8, 2018 Autism Speaks Recognizes Hosemann as 2018 Executive Champion Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism advocacy and research organization, recognized Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann at the annual Autism Law Summit today for his efforts to increase autism awareness and insurance coverage for autism in Mississippi. Secretary Hosemann and his... READ MORE October 5, 2018 SOS Office First to Alert Citizens to Voter Registration Scam Jackson, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - Several citizens in northeast Mississippi reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals inaccurately purporting to represent TurboVote.org, a voter registration service provided by Democracy Works, which advocates for voter participation across the nation. The callers asked the citizens to register to vote... READ MORE October 3, 2018 President Trump Recognizes Secretary Hosemann at Southaven #MAGA Rally Southaven, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Tuesday, President Donald Trump visited Southaven, Mississippi to endorse Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for the upcoming election in November. Hyde-Smith was appointed to the seat formerly held by Senator Thad Cochran after his retirement and is now running to keep it. The... READ MORE September 28, 2018 Hosemann Pushes for Better Turnout Ahead of November Midterms Columbus, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Tuesday, as a part of a four-stop tour in north Mississippi, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann spoke to an assembly of high school seniors at Columbus High School and New Hope High School. For weeks now, Hosemann has been criss-crossing the... READ MORE September 26, 2018 Vote in Honor of a Soldier' Program Jackson, Miss. (Clarion Ledger) - Despite thousands of attempts to hack into it, Mississippi's voting data remains inviolate, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Wednesday. The real threat, Hosemann said, is people not voting or being misinformed from garbage info floating around in social media. "You're not... READ MORE September 26, 2018 Secretary of State Encourage MSU Students to Register to Vote Starkville, Miss. (The Reflector) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann shared a simple message with Mississippi State students on Tuesday : register to vote. Hosemann spoke to students in advance of a two-day voter registration drive being held on the MSU campus this week.... READ MORE September 22, 2018 'Voting is Obligation and Right,' SOS Hosemann Says Columbus, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has been on the road since Labor Day in his effort to encourage citizens to vote in the Nov. 6 general election. The ballot will include a rarity -- both of Mississippi's U.S. Senate... READ MORE September 18, 2018 Secretary of State Looking into Petal Cemetery Sales Petal, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking information about purchases from Forrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Delbert Hosemann's staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Petal Civic Center, 714 South Main Street, to meet... READ MORE September 15, 2018 SOS Office Holds Community Meeting on Elections Hernando, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - The person in charge of overseeing the electoral process in the state of Mississippi is getting proactive about promoting the right and obligation for citizens to vote on Election Day, Nov. 6. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann held a meeting... READ MORE September 14, 2018 Hosemann Recommends Whitney Drewrey for National Teacher of the Year Oxford, Miss. (Oxford Eagle) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made the rounds at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Thursday as part of the statewide Promote the Vote campaign. Promote the Vote is a comprehensive kindergarten through 12th grade voter and civic engagement program sponsored... READ MORE September 13, 2018 New Appointment Made to Autism Board Housed at SOS Office Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Dr. Krystal Thurman Berry, Assistant Director for Training and Professional Development for the Mississippi Community College Board, has been appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to the Mississippi Autism Board for a four-year term ending June 30, 2022. Dr. Thurman Berry will serve... READ MORE September 12, 2018 Cybersecurity Priority for SOS Elections Hernado, Miss. (DeSoto Times-Tribune) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and his staff are hosting a special community meeting at the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando today in advance of the No. 6 general election and simultaneous special nonpartisan election for the open U.S.... READ MORE September 12, 2018 Secretary of State Visits Tupelo Schools to Promote the Vote Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - In Lee County, roughly 13 percent of registered voters casted ballots in June’s senate primaries. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wants participation to top 50 percent. To achieve that goal, he is targeting the youth. On Tuesday afternoon, Hosemann visited Lawhon... READ MORE September 10, 2018 Voting Forum Hosted by Secretary Hosemann in Tupelo Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann will discuss poor voter turnout and cybersecurity concerns in a series of public forums around the state in the coming weeks. Hosemann will be in Tupelo on Tuesday. The meeting, which is open to the... READ MORE September 5, 2018 Hosemann Touts Workforce Development at Rotary Visit Aberdeen, Miss. (Monroe Journal) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made back-to-back local stops Aug. 27, speaking to the Rotary Club first and secondly at two Belle-Shivers Middle School classrooms. His school visit educated students about his office’s new Promote the Vote campaign, which strives... READ MORE September 4, 2018 LeadsOnline Program Offered by SOS Aimed at Reducing Ag Theft Jackson, Miss. (Y'all Politics) - Five free training sessions on the scrap metal component of LeadsOnline, an online investigative tool, will be offered this week to law enforcement in central Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta. A trainer from LeadsOnline will conduct the sessions, organized by the... READ MORE September 4, 2018 Opinion: Hosemann Right on Supporting Small Businesses McComb, Miss. (Enterprise Journal) - Our nation is in a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never experienced... READ MORE August 31, 2018 New Website Showcases SOS Top Tax-Forfeited Properties Biloxi, Miss. (Gulf Coast News) - A new webpage (http://www.sos.ms.gov/Public-Lands/Pages/Top-10-Properties.aspx) unveiled by the Secretary of State’s Office will showcase 10 of Mississippi’s top tax-forfeited properties—each valued at more than $50,000 and many containing structures and other improvements. The current parcels featured on the “Top Properties for Sale” site... READ MORE August 29, 2018 Hosemann's 'Promote the Vote' Comes to West Point High West Point, Miss. (Daily Times Leader) - Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program. He spent time Monday afternoon with two of Sabrina Campbell's art classes to talk about the program. He asked the classes what offices would Mississippi's... READ MORE August 28, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Promote the Vote at Meridian Schools Meridian, Miss. {Meridian Star) - In one room, there were juniors not quite old enough to vote, while in another room, seniors who could cast a ballot in November sat patiently, listening to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. Hosemann visited Meridian High School on Tuesday on his statewide "Promote the Vote" tour, encouraging... READ MORE August 23, 2018 Hosemann Asks Students to 'Make a Difference' By Getting Involved Lamar County, Miss. (Lamar Times)- “There are 141 school districts in the state and 380 schools and I came to this one,” Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann told students in Rosaline Terrell’s fifth-grade class at Hawkins Elementary on Tuesday. Hosemann and members of his staff also... READ MORE August 22, 2018 Hosemann Right to Focus on Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (The Northside Sun) - Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has... READ MORE August 22, 2018 Promote the Vote Program Educates Mississippi Kids on Civic Engagement Jackson, Miss. (News MS) - Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks... READ MORE August 21, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Enlists Help in Battling Low Voter Turnout The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with local elected officials... READ MORE August 21, 2018 Delbert Hosemann 'Promotes the Vote' in Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, Miss. (WHLT) - Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann headed to the classroom to help with a civics lesson... the importance of voting! In Hattiesburg, Hosemann visited students to talk about his "Promote the Vote" initiative. "We want these kids and young men and women to grow up... READ MORE August 1, 2018 Hosemann Commits to Raising Teacher Pay Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press)- Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann drew boos from a crowd of supporters on Wednesday at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., when he announced he would not run for for re-election, but he quickly calmed them by teasing... READ MORE July 31, 2018 Election Security Tops Secretary of State's Priority List Tupelo, Miss. (Daily Journal)- Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is touting continuing efforts to strengthen the electronic security of the state’s voting system even as he fears that voter mistrust in ballot security may foster apathetic turnout. Hosemann said he’s been focused on cybersecurity efforts for... READ MORE July 25, 2018 Website for Defrauded Investors Announced by SOS Jackson, Miss. (News Mississippi) - Months after a man was charged for his role in a multi-state Ponzi scheme, a website has been created by a court-appointed receiver to help provide information to defrauded investors. The Ponzi scheme scammed more than 250 people in 14 states out of... READ MORE July 19, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Takes Aim at Fraudulent Veterans Jackson, Miss. (Sun Herald)- PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI ATTORNEY GENERAL The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and law enforcement officials and charity regulators from every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, and Puerto... READ MORE July 17, 2018 Secretary of State Welcomes Greenwood Students to Capitol Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth)- It's been a big summer for kids at the Greenwood Mentoring Group. Last week, students from the after-school tutoring program's summer session went to the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County and made a stop at the beach in Biloxi... READ MORE July 12, 2018 81 Percent of Mississippians Support Voter ID Jackson, Miss. (Millsaps)- Survey Finds Mixed Support for Electoral Reforms, State Elected Leaders Mississippians support several potential policy changes to help improve the state's electoral process, including the expansion of early voting and automatically registering eligible voters upon turning 18 years of age. According to the... READ MORE July 12, 2018 SOS Partners With Bayside Park to Provide Playground Hancock County, Miss. (WLOX)- Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann makes a guest appearance in the season premiere of Fit to Eat. Watch the episode July 14 at 1 p.m. and July 15 at 10 a.m. on MPB Television. On the show, Hosemann and Chef Rob prepare a flavorful... READ MORE June 28, 2018 Restoring Properties to Tax Rolls a Priority for Secretary of State Jackson County, Miss. (Mississippi Press) - Want a home in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs? It can be yours for about $60,000 -- just one of nearly 400 Jackson County homes, businesses and properties up for public auction. Bidding began Wednesday morning on 376 tax-forfeited... READ MORE June 27, 2018 Secretary of State's Office Focused on Improving Election Day Turnout Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg Post) - With no local elections on the ballot and voting limited to people who voted Democrat earlier this month or didn’t vote at all, turnout in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary runoff was dismally low in Warren County and throughout the state. Bay... READ MORE June 26, 2018 Secretary Hosemann, Developer Negotiate $140 Million Investment in Mississippi Gulf Coast Biloxi, Miss. (Sun Herald) - The impasse is over and now an amusement park complete with a giant Ferris wheel and other rides and outdoor attractions can move forward at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi. A press conference Tuesday afternoon announced the agreement between Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann... READ MORE June 26, 2018 Hosemann: Educated Workforce Vital to State's Future Starkville, Miss. (Commercial Dispatch) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann sees an educated workforce as the key to a strong economic future for the state. Hosemann, speaking to the Starkville Rotary Club on Monday, said that doesn't necessarily mean a four-year college degree for everyone.... READ MORE June 23, 2018 Emmerich Opinion: Secretary Hosemann Right to Support Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun) - Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never... READ MORE June 23, 2018 Emmerich Opinion: Secretary Hosemann Right to Support Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. (Northside Sun)- Our nation is going through a period of record low unemployment rates. Unemployment in July was 3.9 percent nationwide and 4.8 percent in Mississippi. Although only a few states had higher unemployment rates than Mississippi, by historical standards, Mississippi has never experienced... READ MORE June 22, 2018 Delbert Hosemann in Hattiesburg to Enlist Help Battling Low Voter Turnout Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American)- The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with... READ MORE June 22, 2018 Delbert Hosemann in Hattiesburg to Enlist Help Battling Low Voter Turnout Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg American)- The voter turnout in the June 5 Mississippi primary elections was abysmal, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann doesn't want a repeat in the Nov. 6 general election. He came to Hattiesburg Tuesday to kick off a statewide effort — meeting with... READ MORE June 21, 2018 Secretary of State "Promotes the Vote" With K-12 Students Across the State Hattiesburg, Miss. (Fox 23) - Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks... READ MORE June 21, 2018 Secretary of State "Promotes the Vote" With K-12 Students Across the State Hattiesburg, Miss. (Fox 23)- Jackson, Miss. — Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests,... READ MORE May 29, 2018 Election Cybersecurity is Top Priority, Hosemann Says Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says between late April and late May, 3,000 attempts were made to tamper with the statewide election management system. Secretary Hosemann says cybersecurity is a daily problem. He says all of Mississippi's voting information has now... READ MORE May 29, 2018 Secretary of State's Office Leads Effort to Connect Businesses with Schools Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press) - Businesses in Mississippi are looking for workers with work ethic, honesty and communication skills, a new survey revealed today shows. When you talk to some people, they'll say, 'Well these are soft skills,' but they're hard skills to me," Mississippi... READ MORE May 25, 2018 SOS Partners with Mississippi National Guard to Secure Elections Tupelo, Miss. (WTVA) - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says the state is spending $4.7 million to keep its election system secure. Hosemann says $4.5 million came from a federal grant, and his office gave $200,000. "We've already done cybersecurity work on that,"... READ MORE May 25, 2018 Mississippi to Receive $4.7 Million to Upgrade Voting Equipment Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Free Press) - Mississippi county election commissions will be able to apply to the secretary of state's office for federal grant funds to secure elections this year. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced that Mississippi will receive $4.5 million in federal Help... READ MORE May 16, 2018 Hosemann: Focus On Growing An Educated Workforce Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood Commonwealth) - Based on a survey his office did last year of Mississippi businesses, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says economic developers should rethink their "incentives first" approach. "The whole mind-set about what we're doing as a state and what we're doing with... READ MORE May 16, 2018 SOS Sales Of Tax-Forfeited Land Generates $95K For Washington County Greenville, Miss. (Delta Democrat Times) - Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann came to town Tuesday, bringing with him a hefty check benefiting both the city and the county. Thanks to the sale of 259 tax-forfeited properties from last July’s online auction, Hosemann on Tuesday was... READ MORE May 14, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Seeks To Protect Mississippi Investors' Interests In Ponzi Scheme Case Jackson, Miss. (The Clarion Ledger) - The Security and Exchange Commission has filed an emergency motion asking that a temporary receiver be appointed over the assets of Arthur Lamar Adams, the man who pleaded guilty last week in a $100 million Ponzi scheme. But Secretary... READ MORE May 10, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Talks Turnout, Importance of Voting Brookhaven, Miss. (Daily Leader) - A representative from the Secretary of State’s office will be in Brookhaven Friday to answer any election questions for the public. Kim Turner from secretary Delbert Hosemann’s office will be the guest speaker at a $15-a-plate “Lunch and Learn.” The... READ MORE May 9, 2018 Secretary of State's Scrap Metal Division Cracks Down On Copper Theft Jackson, Miss. (WLBT) - One state agency is monitoring a spike in a crime that typically occurs in the inner city, but now, metal thefts are on the rise out in the county. Across the state of Mississippi, thieves are after copper. Whether it's in an appliance... READ MORE May 9, 2018 General Boyles, Secretary Hosemann Inspect Equipment To Be Shipped To Soldiers Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - Today, for the first time ever, the U.S. Army is shipping military vehicles out of the Port of Gulfport. “The story today is that instead of using another port in Texas or South Carolina or Florida, the Army has decided to use... READ MORE April 25, 2018 Do Your Part To Be Counted In 2020 It will soon be time to be counted. The 2020 Census is fast approaching, and states are beginning preparations to make sure all residents are represented. Mississippi has begun comparing local address information to address information housed at the U.S. Census Bureau. This address update initiative,... READ MORE April 24, 2018 Mississippi’s Counties, Municipalities Commit to Participating in First Phase of 2020 Census Mississippi and other states across the Nation are entering the first major phase of the 2020 Census: comparing local address information received from states, counties, and municipalities to address information housed at the U.S. Census Bureau. This address update initiative, dubbed the Local Update of... READ MORE April 24, 2018 Southaven Celebrates Silo Square Groundbreaking Car-centric Southaven on Tuesday celebrated the groundbreaking of Silo Square, the suburb's planned community that aspires to blend businesses and housing in a way that is easy, even pleasing, to walk around. "This is going to be a game-changing development for our city,'' Mayor Darren... READ MORE April 21, 2018 Is Hosemann Running? Vicksburg native Delbert Hosemann has yet to officially announce if he will run for lieutenant governor of Mississippi, but he sure sounded as if he has plans to seek a higher office while addressing the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. Hosemann, who has been... READ MORE April 18, 2018 Hosemann Focused On Education And Economic Development Delbert Hosemann didn’t have any big announcement to make, but the Mississippi Secretary of State did have a plethora of information to share with those attending the monthly Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. The Vicksburg native, who has been rumored to be making... READ MORE April 18, 2018 Secretary Hosemann Touting An Educated Workforce One of the things I like most and respect about Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is the fact that he makes himself available to people, he does his job well and he maintains his sense of humor. He was passing through Simpson County and... READ MORE April 17, 2018 Mississippi Sending Election Reminders To Military Members Thousands of Mississippi National Guard members are training for deployment, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is pushing to ensure they know when to vote in upcoming elections. His office is sending 4,000 wallet-sized cards with voting deadline information to active members of the military. Hosemann... READ MORE March 23, 2018 Secretary Of State Reminds Soldiers They Can Vote While Deployed AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Secretary of State says soldiers can exercise their right to vote, even when deployed. Delbert Hosemann said Mississippi is leading the way when it comes to absentee voting by email. Hosemann’s office has produced a card, giving soldiers information... READ MORE March 21, 2018 Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann reunited with old friend JACKSON, Miss - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann welcomed back a beloved member of his family Wednesday... his truck. Not too long ago, Hosemann's truck was stolen from in front of his home. Time marched on...and so did Hosemann, who purchased a new vehicle. But... READ MORE March 20, 2018 Secretary of State talks cybersecurity practices to protect state voting system Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann took part recently in a top-secret briefing in Washington regarding voting systems being controlled at the federal level. Hosemann said that it is important for each state to continue handling their own voting procedures and said he is currently working... READ MORE March 13, 2018 Mississippi secretary of state hints at run for other office Sarah Mearhoff/The Associated Press March 13, 2018 10:36:55 AM JACKSON -- Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he's not running for his current office again but won't say what he's running for next. Hosemann, speaking Monday to the Capitol press corps and Mississippi State University's Stennis... READ MORE February 16, 2018 School district, business partners plan strategy for career tech center By the end of 2019, Lowndes County will have more $55 million in new, state-of-the art workforce training facilities. The Lowndes County School District's $11 million career tech center will begin classes in the fall semester while the $44 million Communiversity, under East Mississippi Community... READ MORE February 15, 2018 Lowndes County Schools Leads Job Training Effort COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Life after high school for many students may not lead to a college degree. Lowndes County administrators understand that. Now, they are leading a movement to prepare students for fields that need trained workers. Their career tech center made an exception Thursday morning and... READ MORE February 8, 2018 Promote the Vote Awards Ceremony held at the Capitol JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -- More than 100 of the thousands of students who participated in 2017 Promote the Vote activities were recognized at the Mississippi Capitol for high achievement in the arts and writing. Promote the Vote is Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s comprehensive K-12... READ MORE January 30, 2018 Secretary of State's Office earns awards for web creativity, leadership in cybersecurity JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -- Two of the Secretary of State’s Office websites have earned recognition for its web content. Y’all Vote and Charities Online are Silver W³ Award winners. The W³ Awards honor creative excellence on the web and recognize the people behind award-winning sites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps,... READ MORE January 16, 2018 Services for folks on the autism spectrum to be covered after age 8 Ian's giggle radiates through the Capitol. His mom, Jessica McLaurin, gives him a soft "shh" and he responds with a bear hug. Ian is on the autism spectrum and the therapy he's received in last three years has improved his communication skills dramatically. But insurance companies in... READ MORE January 12, 2018 Promote the Vote Judging is underway for our K-12 grade Promote the Vote program (an art and essay contest). This year we designed a publication focusing on A Bicentennial History of Mississippi for the program. We will be honoring the winners at the State Capitol on February... READ MORE January 12, 2018 MS Business Survey Results Our office surveyed almost 100,000 Mississippi businesses to determine their needs, employee qualifications, barriers, and what was most important to their operations. We received more than 1,800 responses. An educated workforce to improve our economy is of vast importance to Mississippi's businesses. Significant results... READ MORE January 10, 2018 Hosemann leads all elected officials in approval ratings A potential race for governor between Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood has no clear winner and nearly 20 percent of voters are undecided, according to a new poll from Millsaps College. Millsaps College partnered with Chism Strategies for its... READ MORE December 27, 2017 Survey reveals big problem for Mississippi business owners JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – A recent survey by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office reveals a big issue for business owners in Mississippi. The survey of thousands of business owners revealed common hurdles to starting a business, investigating and expanding operations in the Magnolia State. The... READ MORE June 2, 2017 Don't Forget to Vote Tuesday “If you don’t vote, you don’t have a voice. Make your voice heard in Mississippi.” – Morgan Freeman This past basketball season, Lynn and I lucked out with a pair of tickets next to one of our most famous living Mississippians: Morgan Freeman, an avid... READ MORE May 23, 2017 State Asks Judge to Jail Cemetery Owner; Arlinghaus Found in Contempt A year-long battle between the Mississippi Secretary of State and the owner of two neglected Meridian cemeteries heated up in court Tuesday. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann asked Lauderdale County Chancery Court Judge Jerry Mason to incarcerate William "Bill" Arlinghaus Jr. for failing to comply... READ MORE May 19, 2017 Hosemann Talks DeSoto County Business Growth Mississippi’s Secretary of State talked economic development and touched on recent primary elections as he visited DeSoto County on Wednesday. Delbert Hosemann appeared at the Quarterly Luncheon for the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, which was held at the Landers Center and after a brief visit... READ MORE April 30, 2017 Celebrate, Encourage Small Business Owners What’s better for East Mississippi’s economy – a large manufacturing company from elsewhere coming here to set up shop – or several small to medium-sized start-up businesses created and operated by local entrepreneurs? The answer – for many reasons – is the latter, according to... READ MORE April 29, 2017 Hosemann Talks Municipal Elections, Blue Book Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann isn't very optimistic about voter turnout for this year's municipal elections — and he's reaching out to voters across Mississippi to do what he can to remedy that. "This is literally where the rubber meets the road," Hosemann said at a... READ MORE April 23, 2017 Hosemann on Target with Website Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is onto something with the relaunch of the Y’all Business site, a free digital resource of information. The website was initially launched in 2015 but this latest version, with interactive maps showing locations of hospitals, restaurants and other types... READ MORE April 5, 2017 Autism Awareness, Access to Treatment Central Focus for Hosemann April is autism awareness month and inside the state capitol rotunda Wednesday, children, doctors and state dignitaries gathered to bring greater awareness to those living with the disorder. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann led off the event. “Today’s an important day, not only to shine the... READ MORE
