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Super Talk: Gipson announces new initiative to purchase food from local farmers
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced a new local food initiative between Mississippi farmers and food banks at the Mississippi Food Network in Jackson. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) was awarded $2.82 million through a Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture. Through this initiative, food will be acquired from local farmers and food producers, including socially disadvantaged farmers and processors, then distributed to underserved communities throughout the state. 11.17.22 |
May 10, 2012: In a Facebook post, Gipson called homosexuality a "sin," citing Leviticus 20:13 and Romans 1:26-28. Leviticus 20:13 reads: "If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." On the same thread, he responded to a follower, calling same-sex relationships "unnatural" and suggesting that they will inherently "result in disease" |
Statement on Announcement from Speaker Gunn
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Gives Statement Regarding Speaker Gunn’s Announcement to Not Seek Re-election
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson gave the following statement regarding announcement from Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Philip Gunn. “Since my first election to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2007, Speaker Philip Gunn has been my friend and a supporter of key conservative policies enacted by the Legislature. It was an honor to nominate my friend as Speaker in 2012, then to serve as chairman under his leadership. Since taking office as Speaker in 2012, some of the key accomplishments under his leadership range from Mississippi’s historic pro-life legislation House Bill 1510 that resulted in overturning Roe v. Wade at the United States Supreme Court, passing a strong religious freedom law that withstood challenges in federal court, restoring, in state law, the principles of the right to keep and bear arms as provided in the Second Amendment, and more recently, the historic state income tax cuts.
At first, Speaker Gunn and I served together in the House when Republican members were in the minority; then later, we continued working together to shape policy as Mississippi Republicans took control of the House for the first time in modern history.
Since serving as Agriculture Commissioner beginning in 2018, I have greatly appreciated Speaker Gunn’s consistent and strong support of Mississippi’s farmers, ranchers and landowners on a host of major legislative issues. More importantly Speaker Gunn has demonstrated strong commitment to his faith and his family during his legislative tenure these last 20 years.
Although he announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to the House after 2023, Speaker Gunn’s legacy in helping shape a new era of Mississippi conservative policy will long endure for decades to come. I look forward to continuing working with Speaker Gunn, the House and the entire Legislature in 2023 and in the future on issues important to all Mississippians, especially on issues affecting agriculture, commerce and our rural communities.” 11.10.22
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Gives Statement Regarding Speaker Gunn’s Announcement to Not Seek Re-election
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson gave the following statement regarding announcement from Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Philip Gunn. “Since my first election to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2007, Speaker Philip Gunn has been my friend and a supporter of key conservative policies enacted by the Legislature. It was an honor to nominate my friend as Speaker in 2012, then to serve as chairman under his leadership. Since taking office as Speaker in 2012, some of the key accomplishments under his leadership range from Mississippi’s historic pro-life legislation House Bill 1510 that resulted in overturning Roe v. Wade at the United States Supreme Court, passing a strong religious freedom law that withstood challenges in federal court, restoring, in state law, the principles of the right to keep and bear arms as provided in the Second Amendment, and more recently, the historic state income tax cuts.
At first, Speaker Gunn and I served together in the House when Republican members were in the minority; then later, we continued working together to shape policy as Mississippi Republicans took control of the House for the first time in modern history.
Since serving as Agriculture Commissioner beginning in 2018, I have greatly appreciated Speaker Gunn’s consistent and strong support of Mississippi’s farmers, ranchers and landowners on a host of major legislative issues. More importantly Speaker Gunn has demonstrated strong commitment to his faith and his family during his legislative tenure these last 20 years.
Although he announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to the House after 2023, Speaker Gunn’s legacy in helping shape a new era of Mississippi conservative policy will long endure for decades to come. I look forward to continuing working with Speaker Gunn, the House and the entire Legislature in 2023 and in the future on issues important to all Mississippians, especially on issues affecting agriculture, commerce and our rural communities.” 11.10.22
Mar 8, 2022: Magnolia Tribune: Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announces promotional partnership between MDAC and Mississippi State University
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Mississippi State University (MSU). The initiative will promote universities within the state through MDAC’s Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers.
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Mississippi State University (MSU). The initiative will promote universities within the state through MDAC’s Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers.
Dec 2, 2021: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Abortion Activists Protest as Justices Weigh Ban
Andy Gipson, a Republican who co-sponsored the Mississippi abortion legislation, said lawmakers sensed their bill was historic, and he had the same feeling during the court’s arguments. Gipson, now the state’s agriculture commissioner, said he wants people decades from now to remember Mississippi was not afraid to “take a stand for life.”
Nov 30, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: Mississippi Votes Fights To Revive The Ballot Initiative Process
In September, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn claimed to have the votes to pass a measure to replace the medical-marijuana program voters adopted last year, but the Mississippi Supreme Court shot it down. Reeves, along with Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, expressed their concerns with the bill, but rather than reconvene the Legislature to get those concerns worked out, Reeves has failed to govern. However, he has enough time to publicly decry critical race theory and mask mandates all while one out of every 296 Mississippians have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Andy Gipson, a Republican who co-sponsored the Mississippi abortion legislation, said lawmakers sensed their bill was historic, and he had the same feeling during the court’s arguments. Gipson, now the state’s agriculture commissioner, said he wants people decades from now to remember Mississippi was not afraid to “take a stand for life.”
Nov 30, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: Mississippi Votes Fights To Revive The Ballot Initiative Process
In September, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn claimed to have the votes to pass a measure to replace the medical-marijuana program voters adopted last year, but the Mississippi Supreme Court shot it down. Reeves, along with Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, expressed their concerns with the bill, but rather than reconvene the Legislature to get those concerns worked out, Reeves has failed to govern. However, he has enough time to publicly decry critical race theory and mask mandates all while one out of every 296 Mississippians have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Sept 5, 2021: Supertalk: Hosemann honored by National Guard for efforts to increase voting access
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has been recognized by the National Guard Association for his efforts to increase access to voting for overseas servicemembers. The Lt. Governor’s office shared the following information regarding the award.
Aug 22, 2021: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: BOBBY HARRISON: Gov. Tate Reeves was a non-equivocator until COVID-19 vaccines
Perhaps he learned that from watching recent social media posts in support of getting the vaccine by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn.
They simply said it was the right thing to do.
Hosemann said, “Please receive the free vaccine. Protect your family, your friends and your fellow Mississippians.
May 14, 2016: Clarion Ledger: How to carry a gun in Mississippi: New laws explained
State House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, has sponsored most of the new legislation and shepherded it to passage in the Legislature. Veteran law enforcement officer, firearms trainer and author Rick Ward has helped author and lobby for the more permissive gun legislation over many years.
May 6, 2016: Andy Gipson: Jackson Free Press: From Guns to HB 1523, The Unalienable Rights of Conviction, Conscience and Free Exercise
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has been recognized by the National Guard Association for his efforts to increase access to voting for overseas servicemembers. The Lt. Governor’s office shared the following information regarding the award.
Aug 22, 2021: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: BOBBY HARRISON: Gov. Tate Reeves was a non-equivocator until COVID-19 vaccines
Perhaps he learned that from watching recent social media posts in support of getting the vaccine by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn.
They simply said it was the right thing to do.
Hosemann said, “Please receive the free vaccine. Protect your family, your friends and your fellow Mississippians.
May 14, 2016: Clarion Ledger: How to carry a gun in Mississippi: New laws explained
State House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, has sponsored most of the new legislation and shepherded it to passage in the Legislature. Veteran law enforcement officer, firearms trainer and author Rick Ward has helped author and lobby for the more permissive gun legislation over many years.
May 6, 2016: Andy Gipson: Jackson Free Press: From Guns to HB 1523, The Unalienable Rights of Conviction, Conscience and Free Exercise
Nov 7, 2021: Miami Herald: Analysis: Mississippi faces big decisions on relief money
Congress allocated $1.8 billion for Mississippi through the American Rescue Plan, and the first half of the money arrived in the state treasury in May, weeks after legislators finished their 2021 session.
Oct 12, 2021:WJTV: One-on-one with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann
Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said it's imperative that the money go to “transformational projects."
Oct 11, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Critical race theory a 'threat'? What new Mississippi report says and why you should care.
Mississippi Center for Public Policy says the state Department of Education should not recommend “course content that is highly partisan and aggressively progressive” on race. The center also says Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Gunn should nominate people to the state Board of Education who will oppose critical race theory.
Sept 24, 2021; Hattiesburg American: State leaders want a special session to address COVID relief and medical marijuana
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn said Friday they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special legislative session to address COVID-19 relief and legalizing medical marijuana.
Sept 21, 2021: Y'all Politics: State Senator McDaniel: Medicaid expansion is not the answer
I agree with Governor Tate Reeves and will not support an expansion of the federal-state program. Instead, I believe the Legislature must reform Medicaid, and we should do it by not growing the size of government.
Nevertheless, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann refuses to rule out an expansion of Medicaid. Based on his public statements, he supports more significant government involvement in healthcare matters, departing from traditional GOP beliefs. In particular, most Republican voters disagree with Hosemann’s support for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
Congress allocated $1.8 billion for Mississippi through the American Rescue Plan, and the first half of the money arrived in the state treasury in May, weeks after legislators finished their 2021 session.
Oct 12, 2021:WJTV: One-on-one with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann
Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said it's imperative that the money go to “transformational projects."
Oct 11, 2021: Clarion Ledger: Critical race theory a 'threat'? What new Mississippi report says and why you should care.
Mississippi Center for Public Policy says the state Department of Education should not recommend “course content that is highly partisan and aggressively progressive” on race. The center also says Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Gunn should nominate people to the state Board of Education who will oppose critical race theory.
Sept 24, 2021; Hattiesburg American: State leaders want a special session to address COVID relief and medical marijuana
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn said Friday they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special legislative session to address COVID-19 relief and legalizing medical marijuana.
Sept 21, 2021: Y'all Politics: State Senator McDaniel: Medicaid expansion is not the answer
I agree with Governor Tate Reeves and will not support an expansion of the federal-state program. Instead, I believe the Legislature must reform Medicaid, and we should do it by not growing the size of government.
Nevertheless, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann refuses to rule out an expansion of Medicaid. Based on his public statements, he supports more significant government involvement in healthcare matters, departing from traditional GOP beliefs. In particular, most Republican voters disagree with Hosemann’s support for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
Nov 6, 2019: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi elections: Here's who won in DeSoto County, statewide races
Agriculture Commissioner: Incumbent Republican Andy Gipson carried the vote both statewide and in the county defeating challenger Rickey L Cole. Mississippi voters elected Gibson with 59% of the vote. He earned 68% of the vote in DeSoto County.
Agriculture Commissioner: Incumbent Republican Andy Gipson carried the vote both statewide and in the county defeating challenger Rickey L Cole. Mississippi voters elected Gibson with 59% of the vote. He earned 68% of the vote in DeSoto County.
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May 14, 2016: Clarion Ledger: How to carry a gun in Mississippi: New laws explained
State House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, has sponsored most of the new legislation and shepherded it to passage in the Legislature. Veteran law enforcement officer, firearms trainer and author Rick Ward has helped author and lobby for the more permissive gun legislation over many years. May 6, 2016: Andy Gipson: Jackson Free Press: From Guns to HB 1523, The Unalienable Rights of Conviction, Conscience and Free Exercise
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Mar 29, 2016: Secular Coalition: Secular Americans Vote Mississippi “God’s Army” Legislation Worst State Bill in the Nation
The bill passed the House in February and is awaiting a floor vote in the Senate. It was introduced by House Judiciary Rep. Andy Gipson, a minister, who said he occasionally carries a firearm while at the pulpit. Mississippi already allows firearms inside of churches, however Gipson's bill would provide legal immunities for members of the church's security team that would also apply in some public places outside of the church itself.
The bill passed the House in February and is awaiting a floor vote in the Senate. It was introduced by House Judiciary Rep. Andy Gipson, a minister, who said he occasionally carries a firearm while at the pulpit. Mississippi already allows firearms inside of churches, however Gipson's bill would provide legal immunities for members of the church's security team that would also apply in some public places outside of the church itself.
Apr 28, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Rep. Kimberly Campbell retiring from Mississippi Legislature
House Judiciary B Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said it has been his honor and privilege to work closely with Campbell for several years.
House Judiciary B Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said it has been his honor and privilege to work closely with Campbell for several years.
Apr 4, 2016: MPB: Supporters Claim Misrepresentation of "Religious Freedom" Bill
Republican Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton says the bill does not discriminate against anyone.
“It doesn’t discriminate, nor does it deny services to anybody,” Gipson says. “It specifically says that is a case where a person has a religious conviction, they can decline, but they must provide somebody in their office to provide that service.”
Republican Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton says the bill does not discriminate against anyone.
“It doesn’t discriminate, nor does it deny services to anybody,” Gipson says. “It specifically says that is a case where a person has a religious conviction, they can decline, but they must provide somebody in their office to provide that service.”
Mar 31, 2016: WLOX: Religious Accommodations Act gains national attention
"I shouldn't be forced to violate that principle to satisfy someone else's lawsuit or claim or whatever it may be," noted bill author Rep. Andy Gipson-R.
"I shouldn't be forced to violate that principle to satisfy someone else's lawsuit or claim or whatever it may be," noted bill author Rep. Andy Gipson-R.
Mar 29, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Could lottery be coming to Mississippi?
State Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, and also a minister, said he believes fantasy contests and a lottery are forms of gambling. "I never believe the House would pass it," Gipson said.
State Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, and also a minister, said he believes fantasy contests and a lottery are forms of gambling. "I never believe the House would pass it," Gipson said.
Mar 26, 2016: Daily Journal: House approves execution by firing squad
House Judiciary B Chair Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who supported the Foster amendment, said Utah and Oklahoma had similar provisions in its death penalty laws.
House Judiciary B Chair Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who supported the Foster amendment, said Utah and Oklahoma had similar provisions in its death penalty laws.
Mar 8, 2016: Mississippi Gun News: MS House Seeks to Reign In Anti-Second Amendment Judges
H. B. No. 571 passed 78-42 by the following vote:Yeas–Aguirre, Arnold, Baker, Barker, Barnett, Barton, Beckett, Bell (21st), Bennett, Bomgar, Bounds, Boyd, Brown, Burnett, Busby, Byrd, Carpenter, Chism, Crawford, Criswell, Currie, Denny, Eubanks, Eure, Evans (45th), Formby, Foster, Frierson, Gipson, Guice, Hale, Haney, Henley, Hood, Hopkins, Horne, Huddleston (15th), Johnson (87th), Kinkade, Ladner, Lamar, Mangold, Massengill, McLeod, McNeal, Mettetal, Mickens, Miles, Mims, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Oliver, Patterson, Pigott, Powell, Read, Reynolds, Roberson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rushing, Sanford, Shirley, Shows, Smith, Snowden, Staples, Steverson, Touchstone, Tullos, Turner, Weathersby, White, Willis, Wilson, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total–78.
H. B. No. 571 passed 78-42 by the following vote:Yeas–Aguirre, Arnold, Baker, Barker, Barnett, Barton, Beckett, Bell (21st), Bennett, Bomgar, Bounds, Boyd, Brown, Burnett, Busby, Byrd, Carpenter, Chism, Crawford, Criswell, Currie, Denny, Eubanks, Eure, Evans (45th), Formby, Foster, Frierson, Gipson, Guice, Hale, Haney, Henley, Hood, Hopkins, Horne, Huddleston (15th), Johnson (87th), Kinkade, Ladner, Lamar, Mangold, Massengill, McLeod, McNeal, Mettetal, Mickens, Miles, Mims, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Oliver, Patterson, Pigott, Powell, Read, Reynolds, Roberson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rushing, Sanford, Shirley, Shows, Smith, Snowden, Staples, Steverson, Touchstone, Tullos, Turner, Weathersby, White, Willis, Wilson, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total–78.
Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Fear Rules with Kim Davis Laws, Guns at Church
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who presented the bill on the floor, said it "provides a layer of protection against state discrimination" for individuals and state government employee, who do not want to perform certain government duties that go against their religious beliefs—or beliefs that conflict with the Obergefell U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June that legalized same-sex marriage nationally. Gipson said the bill protects individuals' right to believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who presented the bill on the floor, said it "provides a layer of protection against state discrimination" for individuals and state government employee, who do not want to perform certain government duties that go against their religious beliefs—or beliefs that conflict with the Obergefell U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June that legalized same-sex marriage nationally. Gipson said the bill protects individuals' right to believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Feb 20, 2016: Daily Journal: Mississippi bill: OK to not help with same-sex marriage
House Judiciary B Chair Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said the legislation, authored by House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, was “narrowly tailored” and was not intended to say that Mississippi did not have to adhere to last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage.
House Judiciary B Chair Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said the legislation, authored by House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, was “narrowly tailored” and was not intended to say that Mississippi did not have to adhere to last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage.
Feb 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: 'Discrimination Act' Would Give Clerks 'Kim Davis' Powers
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, presented the bill on the floor today, after it passed through the Judiciary-B Committee on Thursday. Gipson said the bill "provides a layer of protection against state discrimination" against individuals and state government employees for holding religious beliefs that go against the Obergefell U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June that legalized same-sex marriage nationally. Gipson said the bill protects individuals' right to believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, presented the bill on the floor today, after it passed through the Judiciary-B Committee on Thursday. Gipson said the bill "provides a layer of protection against state discrimination" against individuals and state government employees for holding religious beliefs that go against the Obergefell U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June that legalized same-sex marriage nationally. Gipson said the bill protects individuals' right to believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Feb 17, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Bill Would Open Way for More Guns in Mississippi Churches
Republican Rep. Andy Gipson of Braxton is an attorney and minister of a small Baptist congregation. He says he filed the bill in response to the church slayings last summer in Charleston, South Carolina.
Republican Rep. Andy Gipson of Braxton is an attorney and minister of a small Baptist congregation. He says he filed the bill in response to the church slayings last summer in Charleston, South Carolina.
Jan 8, 2016: WLBT: Pastors discuss topic of guns in churches
Representative Andy Gipson is both a pastor and a state representative.
Representative Andy Gipson is both a pastor and a state representative.
Jan 7, 2016: WDAM: Bryant seeks legislation to protect Mississippian's gun rights
Governor Phil Bryant has asked Representative Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, to file legislation that would protect Mississippians’ Second Amendment rights against unconstitutional federal overreach.
Governor Phil Bryant has asked Representative Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, to file legislation that would protect Mississippians’ Second Amendment rights against unconstitutional federal overreach.
Jan 5, 2016: Local Memphis: Mississippi Lawmaker Pushing To Allow Guns In Churches
Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton said it stems from the massacre in Charleston, South Carolina.
Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton said it stems from the massacre in Charleston, South Carolina.
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June 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmaker: State could stop marriage licenses altogether
State House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said he's still studying the ruling, but that one option might be for Mississippi to get out of the marriage business altogether |
May 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gun rights group fined, agrees to abide by law
"It just keeps coming with these people," said House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who has championed successful pro-gun rights legislation in recent years. "I think this demonstrates the primary purpose of this group coming to Mississippi was to raise money, and they even did that illegally. I would also say that they were illegally soliciting Mississippians' money at the same time they were lobbying the Legislature illegally."
"It just keeps coming with these people," said House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, who has championed successful pro-gun rights legislation in recent years. "I think this demonstrates the primary purpose of this group coming to Mississippi was to raise money, and they even did that illegally. I would also say that they were illegally soliciting Mississippians' money at the same time they were lobbying the Legislature illegally."
Mar 11, 2015: WDAM: Lawmakers discuss election year's impact on legislative session
Rep. Andy Gipson says he sees a different dynamic. "Part of the reason tensions get heightened is people feel threatened," described Gipson. "People in some districts who've made votes over the last four years that may not reflect the wishes of their people."
Rep. Andy Gipson says he sees a different dynamic. "Part of the reason tensions get heightened is people feel threatened," described Gipson. "People in some districts who've made votes over the last four years that may not reflect the wishes of their people."
Mar 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gun fight in the Legislature
"I have a goal to run (Mississippi Gun Rights) out of Mississippi, and I hope they never come back," said House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, one of the Legislature's staunchest gun-rights advocates. "They have made me mad … Noel Fritsch is no friend of mine. He has got a bad way of doing things."
"I have a goal to run (Mississippi Gun Rights) out of Mississippi, and I hope they never come back," said House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, one of the Legislature's staunchest gun-rights advocates. "They have made me mad … Noel Fritsch is no friend of mine. He has got a bad way of doing things."
Feb 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi House Passes Bill Mandating Execution Secrecy
House Judiciary Committee B Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood had requested the bill.
House Judiciary Committee B Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, said Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood had requested the bill.
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Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: No Legislation Is Dead Until It’s Dead
Both bills have been referred to House Judiciary B Committee, chaired by Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton. On Jan. 27, the Helping Overturn Wrongful Legislation (HOWL) Facebook page posted a video of Gipson, in which he acknowledged Mississippians' concerns with the pit-bull bill. Jan 28, 2015: WTOK: 'Pit Bull' Bill to Die in Committee
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Andy Gipson, says he will take no action on that bill. Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: No Legislation Is Dead Until It’s Dead
Both bills have been referred to House Judiciary B Committee, chaired by Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton. On Jan. 27, the Helping Overturn Wrongful Legislation (HOWL) Facebook page posted a video of Gipson, in which he acknowledged Mississippians' concerns with the pit-bull bill. Jan 28, 2015: WTOK: 'Pit Bull' Bill to Die in Committee The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Andy Gipson, says he will take no action on that bill. |
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Dec 12, 2014: Pew Charitable Trusts: 'Religious Freedom' or a 'License to Discriminate'?
Mississippi state Rep. Andy Gipson, a Republican, right, listens to Rep. Omeria Scott, a Democrat, question the intent of the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act in House chambers at the Capitol earlier this year.
Mississippi state Rep. Andy Gipson, a Republican, right, listens to Rep. Omeria Scott, a Democrat, question the intent of the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act in House chambers at the Capitol earlier this year.
Dec 3, 2014: MyFoxAl: Mississippi law enforcement agencies are weighing options on body cams
Body cam legislation has been introduced at the State Capitol for the past three years. But it's never made it out of Andy Gipson's House Judiciary B committee. "Would mandate body cameras and impose penalties for departments that didn't use them and on officers who didn't wear it," Gipson explained about the previous legislation. "I just feel that's too far. That's too much government." Gipson thinks anything the legislature does related to police body cams will likely depend on the requests by law enforcement.
Sept 16, 2014: WAPT: Despite concerns, few problems arise with open-carry gun law
The open-carry debate began in January 2013 when state Rep. Andy Gipson wrote a bill "to clarify the carrying of concealed weapons." In that bill, open-carry was also called into question. It was this clarification that made some county leaders cringe.
Apr 23, 2014: MADD: MADD Celebrates Mississippi’s Passage of Lifesaving Ignition Interlock Legislation
MADD thanks Speaker Phillip Gunn (a victim of drunk driving, read his story here), Representative Andy Gipson, Senator Briggs Hopson, and Representative Kevin Horan for their leadership and commitment to the passage of this very important piece of legislation that will protect the public from drunk drivers
Aug 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Pender: Gun Carry Right Hasn’t Brought ‘Wild West’
“A year later, we don’t have the wild, wild West,” said HB 2’s author, Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton.
July 24, 2014: MADD: MADD’s Campaign has Strengthened Drunk Driving Laws in 24 States
In Mississippi, over the past three years, MADD volunteers helped advocate for an all-offender interlock law. One of these volunteers, Etoile Frazier Patrick, advocated for the new law in honor of her 19-year-old son who, along with his 18-year-old girlfriend, were struck and killed by a drunk driver. Leadership from Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn and Representatives Andy Gipson and Kevin Horan proved to be instrumental in the passage of HB 412, which requires interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
July 14, 2014: Conservative Firing Line: Hate spewed in God’s name
Mississippi State Rep. Andy Gipson spewed on his Facebook page a Bible verse from Leviticus that called for gays to be stoned to death…then took it back after being chastised for his comment but ONLY because he was called to task for it.
Body cam legislation has been introduced at the State Capitol for the past three years. But it's never made it out of Andy Gipson's House Judiciary B committee. "Would mandate body cameras and impose penalties for departments that didn't use them and on officers who didn't wear it," Gipson explained about the previous legislation. "I just feel that's too far. That's too much government." Gipson thinks anything the legislature does related to police body cams will likely depend on the requests by law enforcement.
Sept 16, 2014: WAPT: Despite concerns, few problems arise with open-carry gun law
The open-carry debate began in January 2013 when state Rep. Andy Gipson wrote a bill "to clarify the carrying of concealed weapons." In that bill, open-carry was also called into question. It was this clarification that made some county leaders cringe.
Apr 23, 2014: MADD: MADD Celebrates Mississippi’s Passage of Lifesaving Ignition Interlock Legislation
MADD thanks Speaker Phillip Gunn (a victim of drunk driving, read his story here), Representative Andy Gipson, Senator Briggs Hopson, and Representative Kevin Horan for their leadership and commitment to the passage of this very important piece of legislation that will protect the public from drunk drivers
Aug 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Pender: Gun Carry Right Hasn’t Brought ‘Wild West’
“A year later, we don’t have the wild, wild West,” said HB 2’s author, Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton.
July 24, 2014: MADD: MADD’s Campaign has Strengthened Drunk Driving Laws in 24 States
In Mississippi, over the past three years, MADD volunteers helped advocate for an all-offender interlock law. One of these volunteers, Etoile Frazier Patrick, advocated for the new law in honor of her 19-year-old son who, along with his 18-year-old girlfriend, were struck and killed by a drunk driver. Leadership from Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn and Representatives Andy Gipson and Kevin Horan proved to be instrumental in the passage of HB 412, which requires interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
July 14, 2014: Conservative Firing Line: Hate spewed in God’s name
Mississippi State Rep. Andy Gipson spewed on his Facebook page a Bible verse from Leviticus that called for gays to be stoned to death…then took it back after being chastised for his comment but ONLY because he was called to task for it.
July 7, 2014: MPB: Mississippi’s Prison Reform Law Now In Effect
One of the biggest changes that happened July first, according to the law's lead author Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton, is new rules requiring violent offenders to serve at least 50 percent of their sentence and non-violent offenders to serve 25-percent.
July 1, 2014: Daily Caller: Mississippi: Important Gun Laws Take Effect Today
House Bill 314, sponsored by state Representative Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) in the House and managed by state Senators Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg) and Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport) in the Senate, makes critical reforms to the state’s firearms preemption and emergency powers laws.
May 12, 2014: WKYC: Mississippi abortion ban bill
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, authored HB1400, which would ban abortions after 20 weeks of gestation. The House passed the bill 89-22
Apr 9, 2014: Stennis Capital Press Forum: Notes from April 7 Forum with Sen. David Blount and Rep. Andy Gipson
Below are links to media coverage of the Monday, April 7, 2014 Stennis-Capitol Press Forum featuring Democrat Senator David Bount and Republican Representative Andy Gipson.
Apr 6, 2014: Commercial Appeal: Analysis: Mississippi legislator known for controversial stands
During the 2014 Mississippi legislative session, one of the most influential lawmakers was Rep. Andy Gipson, chairman of the House Judiciary B Committee.
May 22, 2012: New York Daily News: Mississippi legislator fears for life after comments about gay marriage
A pastor turned Mississippi legislator is fearing for his life after activists say he endorsed the killing of gay men on his Facebook page.
May 19, 2012: Huffington Post: Andy Gipson, Mississippi Lawmaker, Won't Apologize For Citing Bible Passage Calling For Gays' Death
The Mississippi state lawmaker who cited a Bible passage on Facebook calling for gay men to be "put to death" has taken to the social networking site again to refuse to apologize for the remark.
One of the biggest changes that happened July first, according to the law's lead author Representative Andy Gipson of Braxton, is new rules requiring violent offenders to serve at least 50 percent of their sentence and non-violent offenders to serve 25-percent.
July 1, 2014: Daily Caller: Mississippi: Important Gun Laws Take Effect Today
House Bill 314, sponsored by state Representative Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) in the House and managed by state Senators Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg) and Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport) in the Senate, makes critical reforms to the state’s firearms preemption and emergency powers laws.
May 12, 2014: WKYC: Mississippi abortion ban bill
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, authored HB1400, which would ban abortions after 20 weeks of gestation. The House passed the bill 89-22
Apr 9, 2014: Stennis Capital Press Forum: Notes from April 7 Forum with Sen. David Blount and Rep. Andy Gipson
Below are links to media coverage of the Monday, April 7, 2014 Stennis-Capitol Press Forum featuring Democrat Senator David Bount and Republican Representative Andy Gipson.
Apr 6, 2014: Commercial Appeal: Analysis: Mississippi legislator known for controversial stands
During the 2014 Mississippi legislative session, one of the most influential lawmakers was Rep. Andy Gipson, chairman of the House Judiciary B Committee.
May 22, 2012: New York Daily News: Mississippi legislator fears for life after comments about gay marriage
A pastor turned Mississippi legislator is fearing for his life after activists say he endorsed the killing of gay men on his Facebook page.
May 19, 2012: Huffington Post: Andy Gipson, Mississippi Lawmaker, Won't Apologize For Citing Bible Passage Calling For Gays' Death
The Mississippi state lawmaker who cited a Bible passage on Facebook calling for gay men to be "put to death" has taken to the social networking site again to refuse to apologize for the remark.