The lieutenant governor of Mississippi, Delbert Hosemann, collapsed during a session in the state Senate, raising concerns within the assembly. Fortunately, Hosemann is well and in good spirits according to statements from Governor Tate Reeves, who communicated that both he and his wife are praying for the politician's swift recovery.
Hosemann suffered this incident after presenting a tax cut package totaling $326 million in the state Senate. This proposal included reductions in state taxes, including income tax and the tax on food sales, although it also proposed an increase in gasoline taxes in order to fund improvements to road infrastructure.
Charles Delbert Hosemann, born June 30, 1947, is a prominent figure in Mississippi. A member of the Republican Party, he has held important positions such as Secretary of State from 2008 to 2020, and has served as lieutenant governor since 2020. Despite belonging to the conservative party, Hosemann has supported causes considered progressive, such as the banning of prayers at school sports events and support for transgender athletes.
So far, discretion has been maintained regarding Hosemann's health status, and he is expected to return soon to his public duties. State representatives and various legislators have expressed their support and good wishes toward the lieutenant governor during this period.
