Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Collapses on Floor of Senate

Senate session adjourned swiftly, but Hosemann is recovering well
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Posted Feb 20, 2025 12:15 AM CST
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Collapses on Floor of Senate
Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann speaks, May 3, 2024, in his office at the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss.   (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi's lieutenant governor, Delbert Hosemann, collapsed on the state Senate floor Wednesday. The incident occurred as he stood at a podium. Video footage captured him leaning forward and then falling. Several individuals rushed to help him, prompting a quick adjournment of the Senate. Hosemann's spokesperson, Hannah Milliet, gave few additional details but later said in an update: "Lieutenant Governor Hosemann is doing well and in good spirits. He appreciates all of the medical staff and is eager to return to work." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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