U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson was back in Mississippi over the weened and took aim at several issues in the state.Gov. Tate Reeves said he agrees with Senate Bill 2113 that prohibits the teaching of critical race theory."I am very supportive of eliminating critical race theory in our schools," said Reeves.Currently, there is no evidence that CRT was taught at any Mississippi school.On Friday, Mississippi Black lawmakers left the chambers right after the bill passed.Thompson said those members should be applauded."If anybody listening to this broadcast runs into any member of that legislature who walked out on critical race theory, please pat them on the back and say 'good job,'" said Thompson.After redrawing the state's four congressional districts this month, Thompson's district, which is a quarter of the state's population, covers 40% of Mississippi's landmass. It is the only district that is predominantly Black. "It hurts our state when we continue to be punitive on its minority citizens. It is unfortunate. I would have hoped that we have come further than we have, but we have not," said Thompson.State lawmakers are working to figure out how to spend the $1.8 billion in the American Rescue Plan money that was sent to the state from the federal government.Thompson was the only Mississippi member of Congress who voted in favor of the money.He said marginalized communities should get the help they need."I would expect those areas, like Jackson, that desperately need the money, to get the benefits. If they don't, it is another example that Mississippi politicians can't do the right thing," said Thompson.He said the capital city's failing infrastructure has to be addressed."If the legislature refuses to do the right thing for the capital city, I am clearly at a point to look at alternatives to bring resources to our state," said Thompson.Thompson said he is also working with President Joe Biden on ways to eliminate student loan debt.