Nettleton, MS – Following the news that Tate Reeves rejected bipartisan reforms and sided with big insurance companies instead of Mississippi families - and is facing backlash from Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, a member of his own party - Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley released the following statement:

“Every time Tate Reeves gets a chance to choose between the interests of working people or big insurance companies, he picks up his pom-poms - or in this case his veto pen - and cheers on big insurance. As with everything, Tate Reeves thinks he knows more than the experts, and in this case thinks he knows more than his fellow Republican, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney.

“I look forward to the legislature overriding these reckless vetoes and standing up for working people when Tate Reeves won’t. As governor, I won’t work for the big insurance companies - I’ll roll up my sleeves and work with anyone so Mississippi families get the health care they deserve.”

Brandon Presley is a fighter who keeps his promises, stands up for the little guy, and isn't afraid to ruffle more than a few feathers to deliver results for hardworking Mississippi families. Brandon served as Mayor of Nettleton from 2001 to 2007, where he balanced the budget every year, cut taxes twice, and got the town moving again. As Public Service Commissioner, Brandon opened up meetings that had been closed to the public for decades, brought high-speed internet to some of the most remote and forgotten parts of Mississippi, put people back to work with the Hire Mississippi program, and saved taxpayers over 6 billion dollars.

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