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Governor Reeves Calls for State Control Over Disaster Recovery

6/16/2025

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As hurricane season looms, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves advocates for a shift in disaster recovery management, urging greater state control over FEMA's role. This comes as the agency grapples with leadership exits and uncertainty about its future, while President Trump pushes to lessen federal aid, placing more responsibility on states during crises.

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As hurricane season looms, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves advocates for a shift in disaster recovery management, urging greater state control over FEMA's role. This comes as the agency grapples with leadership exits and uncertainty about its future, while President Trump pushes to lessen federal aid, placing more responsibility on states during crises.