CHARTER SCHOOL BILL FAILS IN HOUSE COMMITTEE The House Education Committee voted today to kill a charter school bill that would have brought public school choice to thousands of children across the state. After passing the Senate in February, the House... »
A month ago, I unveiled a list of Mississippi legislators who are members of ALEC. Well, what about a list of Mississippi politicians (most legislators) who've hung out with an even more insidious group? A group that the Republican National Committee... »
Recent political appointments a plus for Lowndes When Calisolar announced its intention to open a plant in Columbus, people from across the state might have thought: what, them again? Envy is one of the byproducts of success, and when it comes to big i... »
Here are Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves' prepared remarks for his inaugural speech yesterday: Thank you, Thank you! What a great day in Mississippi. Congratulations to Delbert Hosemann, Jim Hood, Stacey Pickering, Lynn Fitch, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike... »
Lt. Gov. Reeves’ remarks as prepared: Thank you, Thank you! What a great day in Mississippi. Congratulations to Delbert Hosemann, Jim Hood, Stacey Pickering, Lynn Fitch, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Chaney who took their oaths alongside me here today. Vot... »
2012 Legislative session begins Lawmakers in the House and Senate gaveled in at about noon, with friends and family filling the balconies and the floor of each chamber. The oath of office was given to new lawmakers, marking the start of the new term. T... »
"COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - State Senator Terry Brown (R-17) of Columbus is likely to become the next Senate President Pro Tempore. According to sources close to Lt. Governor-elect Tate Reeves, Brown is his choice to take the position, now held by Sen. B... »
