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Angela Burks Hill was born August 14, 1965 in Picayune. Hill is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 40. She was first elected to the chamber in 2011. Hill graduated from Pearl River Community College and earned her B.S. in Science Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her professional experience includes teaching at Pearl River Central Elementary and Roseland Park Baptist Church Academy and working for Paul Bounds Inc., a small Picayune-based business.
Feb 15, 2023: Picayune Item: Mississippi Elections 2023: Breakdown of State Senate
Democrats also have a candidate in Districts 10 and 40. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. Whaley defeated DeBerry by more than 15 points four years ago and the district has been made more Republican post-redistricting. In District 40, Senator Angela Hill is being challenged by Andy Rishton in the primary. She should win that before facing Thomas Lehr in the general election. Hill defeated Lehr by more than 50 points in 2019.
Democrats also have a candidate in Districts 10 and 40. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. Whaley defeated DeBerry by more than 15 points four years ago and the district has been made more Republican post-redistricting. In District 40, Senator Angela Hill is being challenged by Andy Rishton in the primary. She should win that before facing Thomas Lehr in the general election. Hill defeated Lehr by more than 50 points in 2019.
Oct 28, 2022: Magnolia State Live: Outcry prompts Mississippi Parole Board to reverse decision to free convicted killer from prison
One reason Bell was denied parole is because of how his pending release was advertised to the public. Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, had questioned whether the Parole Board followed state law, which says notification must go in a newspaper published or circulated in the county where the crime was committed.
July 1, 2022: WLOX: Sen. Brice Wiggins talks about new state committee to help women, children and families
State Senators Brice Wiggins and Angela Burks Hill are part of a group that will make legislative recommendations on how best to help families and young children. This following the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe V. Wade.
Mar 3, 2022: Action News Five: ‘Buddy’s Law’ dies in the House on deadline day
“I’m not really sure why ‘Buddy’s Law’ died in the House. I tried to ask the chairman, tried to ask the speaker as to what the problem was,” Senator Angela Hill, (Rep., District 40), said.
Jan 10, 2022: Picayune Item: Ground broken on new Kids Kingdom playground at Friendship Park
While the majority of the funding to construct the new playground is coming from BP grant funds, secured with assistance from State Senator Angela Hill and Representative Stacey Wilkes when the city hit a brick wall while applying for the grant, said Mayor Jim Luke, a match is required. After the city was awarded the grant, efforts to raise money for the required match began.
One reason Bell was denied parole is because of how his pending release was advertised to the public. Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, had questioned whether the Parole Board followed state law, which says notification must go in a newspaper published or circulated in the county where the crime was committed.
July 1, 2022: WLOX: Sen. Brice Wiggins talks about new state committee to help women, children and families
State Senators Brice Wiggins and Angela Burks Hill are part of a group that will make legislative recommendations on how best to help families and young children. This following the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe V. Wade.
Mar 3, 2022: Action News Five: ‘Buddy’s Law’ dies in the House on deadline day
“I’m not really sure why ‘Buddy’s Law’ died in the House. I tried to ask the chairman, tried to ask the speaker as to what the problem was,” Senator Angela Hill, (Rep., District 40), said.
Jan 10, 2022: Picayune Item: Ground broken on new Kids Kingdom playground at Friendship Park
While the majority of the funding to construct the new playground is coming from BP grant funds, secured with assistance from State Senator Angela Hill and Representative Stacey Wilkes when the city hit a brick wall while applying for the grant, said Mayor Jim Luke, a match is required. After the city was awarded the grant, efforts to raise money for the required match began.
Sept 7, 2021: The Star Herald: FIRST, IT WAS COMMON CORE. NOW, CRITICAL RACE THEORY IS THE ‘BIGGEST THREAT’ TO MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS.
And to that point, as late as 2018, state Sens. Angela Burks Hill and Michael Watson, now the secretary of state, filed legislation to try to force the state board to replace the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards, which they contended were nothing more than Common Core. That bill died in the legislative process.
And to that point, as late as 2018, state Sens. Angela Burks Hill and Michael Watson, now the secretary of state, filed legislation to try to force the state board to replace the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards, which they contended were nothing more than Common Core. That bill died in the legislative process.
Sept 3, 2021: Natchez Democrat: First Common Core, now critical race theory threatens public schools in Mississippi
And to that point, as late as 2018, state Sens. Angela Burks Hill and Michael Watson, now the secretary of state, filed legislation to try to force the state board to replace the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards, which they contended were nothing more than Common Core. That bill died in the legislative process.
And to that point, as late as 2018, state Sens. Angela Burks Hill and Michael Watson, now the secretary of state, filed legislation to try to force the state board to replace the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards, which they contended were nothing more than Common Core. That bill died in the legislative process.
July 1, 2021: Mississippi Free Press: From WLBT ‘Lynching’ Photo to Critical Race Theory, Honest Dialogue About Racism Urgent
The Ocean Springs School Board recently banned a curriculum called “BrainPop” that taught Black history in one of its sections. State Sen. Angela Burks Hill of Picayune took to Facebook to openly express her concerns about teaching our children the history of race in our schools. “There are a number of lawmakers who say they are willing to consider legislation in the 2022 session that would ban the possibility of critical race theory being taught in Mississippi schools,” Frank Corder of Y’all Politics, a conservative politics blog, wrote.
The Ocean Springs School Board recently banned a curriculum called “BrainPop” that taught Black history in one of its sections. State Sen. Angela Burks Hill of Picayune took to Facebook to openly express her concerns about teaching our children the history of race in our schools. “There are a number of lawmakers who say they are willing to consider legislation in the 2022 session that would ban the possibility of critical race theory being taught in Mississippi schools,” Frank Corder of Y’all Politics, a conservative politics blog, wrote.
Mar 31, 2021: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Mississippi Legislators Sidestep Some Division
Republican Sen. Angela Hill of Picayune argued in favor of the transgender sports bill, and she stood behind Republican Gov. Tate Reeves as he signed it into law. Hill filed a separate bill that would have prohibited hormone treatments or surgery from being performed on transgender minors.
Republican Sen. Angela Hill of Picayune argued in favor of the transgender sports bill, and she stood behind Republican Gov. Tate Reeves as he signed it into law. Hill filed a separate bill that would have prohibited hormone treatments or surgery from being performed on transgender minors.
Mar 12, 2021: Tony Perkins/Youtube: Mississippi Sen. Angela Hill Celebrates the Wave of Girls' Sports Bills Becoming Law Across the U.S.
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Feb 4, 2021: Y'all Politics: State Sen. Angela Hill discusses her bill to push back against men competing in female sports
Here in Mississippi, State Senator Angela Hill has filed the “Mississippi Fairness Act” – SB 2536 – to require any public school, public institution of higher learning, or an institution of higher learning that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, MHSAA or NJCCA to designate its athletic or sports teams according to biological sex. |
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Feb 17, 2016: Sun Herald: Dead puppies in Stone County highlight bill fight
About a year ago, Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, said law enforcement officers from her district approached her when they were unable to charge the owners of about 75 dogs living in deplorable conditions with more than one misdemeanor count of cruelty. With concerns the law doesn't have enough teeth, Hill has filed Senate Bill 2174, which would allow prosecutors to pursue up to 10 counts of cruelty and felony charges on a first offense. Feb 15, 2016: WLOX: State senator wants antiquated medical law changed
One state lawmaker says an outdated law in Mississippi is standing in the way of more healthcare in rural areas, and stifling economic growth in the medical industry. State Senator Angela Hill of Pearl River County has proposed a new bill in hopes of changing that. Feb 11, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi Senate advances bill for elected superintendents
Senators voting against the bill Thursday were Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton; Nickey Browning, R-Pontotoc; Angela Hill, R-Picayune; Russell Jolly, R-Houston; Chris Massey, R-Nesbit; Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville; Bill Stone, D-Holly Springs; Angela Turner, D-West Point; and J.P. Wilemon, D-Belmont. |
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Sept 17, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi education survey positive on Common Core-linked standards
Opponents of Common Core say the standards are flawed and Mississippi adopted them only because of inappropriate federal pressure. Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, and Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, have been holding a series of meetings across the state to rally opposition. May 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gun rights group fined, agrees to abide by law
Gipson and others complained Fritsch was lobbying lawmakers without having registered as a lobbyist, and Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune – who initially filed a bill on behalf of the group – vowed in March that she would contact the Capitol Police if Fritsch contacted her again, saying his communications with her had become "borderline threatening." |
Mar 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislative fear and loathing over borrowing for projects]
The measure overwhelmingly passed in the Senate, with only four lawmakers -- Republican Sens. Angela Burks Hill, Billy Hudson, Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner voting against it.
The measure overwhelmingly passed in the Senate, with only four lawmakers -- Republican Sens. Angela Burks Hill, Billy Hudson, Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner voting against it.
Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
Mar 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gun fight in the Legislature
Sen. Angela Hill, who filed a constitutional carry bill on behalf of Fritsch and Mississippi Gun Rights, said she has warned Fritsch she would contact the Capitol Police if he contacts her again. She said his communications with her went from bossy to "borderline threatening."
Sen. Angela Hill, who filed a constitutional carry bill on behalf of Fritsch and Mississippi Gun Rights, said she has warned Fritsch she would contact the Capitol Police if he contacts her again. She said his communications with her went from bossy to "borderline threatening."
Mar 9, 2015: Sun Herald: Senate sends bill banning texting while driving to governor
Three Republican senators — Chris McDaniel of Ellisville, Angela Hill of Picayune and Michael Watson of Pascagoula, voted against the bill Monday. They say that the bill would allow police officers to pull people over at any time claiming they believed someone was looking at a cellphone.
Three Republican senators — Chris McDaniel of Ellisville, Angela Hill of Picayune and Michael Watson of Pascagoula, voted against the bill Monday. They say that the bill would allow police officers to pull people over at any time claiming they believed someone was looking at a cellphone.
Feb 13, 2015: Breitbart: Meet the Mississippi State Lawmaker Every Anti-Common Core Activist Needs
In Mississippi, that lawmaker is State Sen. Angela Hill (R). A former science teacher, Hill recognized the dangers of the controversial nationalized standards long before others did and began educating citizens and lawmakers about them.
In Mississippi, that lawmaker is State Sen. Angela Hill (R). A former science teacher, Hill recognized the dangers of the controversial nationalized standards long before others did and began educating citizens and lawmakers about them.
Feb 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Autism insurance bill passes Senate floor
Joining McDaniel in voting against the measure were Republican Sens. Eugene Clarke, R-Hollandale, Angela Hill, R-Picayune, Tony Smith, R-Poplarville, Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, and Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula.
Joining McDaniel in voting against the measure were Republican Sens. Eugene Clarke, R-Hollandale, Angela Hill, R-Picayune, Tony Smith, R-Poplarville, Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, and Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
DEAD. The real Common Core killer. SB 2690, authored by Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, would have required the state Department of Education to immediately halt any further action from implementing Common Core.
DEAD. The real Common Core killer. SB 2690, authored by Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, would have required the state Department of Education to immediately halt any further action from implementing Common Core.
Feb 3, 2015: Associated Press: Bill: Let home school students play public school sports
Sen. Angela Hill, a Picayune Republican, amended the bill Tuesday in an effort to remove a clause that could have required home school students to take the same standardized tests as their public school counterparts.
Sen. Angela Hill, a Picayune Republican, amended the bill Tuesday in an effort to remove a clause that could have required home school students to take the same standardized tests as their public school counterparts.
Jan 28, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Common Core killer unleashed to full Senate
But supporters of the bill, including state Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, said the new standards will meet or exceed Common Core and thus allow the state to remain eligible for the flexibility waiver.
But supporters of the bill, including state Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, said the new standards will meet or exceed Common Core and thus allow the state to remain eligible for the flexibility waiver.
Jan 29, 2015: Mississippi Gun News: For Only $145 Get a List of Mississippi Homes with Guns
Sen. Angela Hill has sponsored a bill that would remove hunting license records from public access.
Sen. Angela Hill has sponsored a bill that would remove hunting license records from public access.
Jan 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers want to cap education chiefs' salaries
"There's the argument that we have to pay this much to attract talent to the state, but you don't hear the same argument about teachers' salaries here, which are among the lowest in the Southeast," said state Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, who introduced the bill Monday.
"There's the argument that we have to pay this much to attract talent to the state, but you don't hear the same argument about teachers' salaries here, which are among the lowest in the Southeast," said state Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, who introduced the bill Monday.
Jan 19, 2015: Gulf Live: State Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula files bill to repeal Common Core, form advisory board
Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, filed a bill Monday night that he co-authored with Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, aimed at a full repeal Common Core standards and form an advisory board to come up with new educational guidelines for the state.
Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, filed a bill Monday night that he co-authored with Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, aimed at a full repeal Common Core standards and form an advisory board to come up with new educational guidelines for the state.
Jan 14, 2015: Breitbart: Mississippi Republicans ‘Ready to Fight’ Common Core, but what about Congress?
Mississippi State Sen. Angela Hill (R) says Republicans in her state are “ready to fight” to repeal the Common Core standards, but challenges the now Republican-led Congress to acknowledge that the controversial education reform initiative has been an overreach by the federal government from the get-go. “Our Governor and Lt. Governor are opposed to Common Core and want it repealed and want Mississippi out of PARCC testing,” Hill, a former science teacher, told Breitbart News. “We’re ready to fight this battle, as other states are doing, but should we even have to be taking this on in the states with a GOP-led Congress?” “We can keep doing this, state by state,” she added, “but, by this time, Republicans in Congress have to see what Common Core is all about.”
Mississippi State Sen. Angela Hill (R) says Republicans in her state are “ready to fight” to repeal the Common Core standards, but challenges the now Republican-led Congress to acknowledge that the controversial education reform initiative has been an overreach by the federal government from the get-go. “Our Governor and Lt. Governor are opposed to Common Core and want it repealed and want Mississippi out of PARCC testing,” Hill, a former science teacher, told Breitbart News. “We’re ready to fight this battle, as other states are doing, but should we even have to be taking this on in the states with a GOP-led Congress?” “We can keep doing this, state by state,” she added, “but, by this time, Republicans in Congress have to see what Common Core is all about.”
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Born To Fight
"Angela Hill could do a pretty good job at that, and it wouldn't cost us 8.6 million dollars," Bryant said of creating educational standards in the state.Hill, a former science teacher, told the group that the state could adopt standards from other states, which would be free. "It is not brain surgery. I can't do brain surgery, but I can write standards," she said.
"Angela Hill could do a pretty good job at that, and it wouldn't cost us 8.6 million dollars," Bryant said of creating educational standards in the state.Hill, a former science teacher, told the group that the state could adopt standards from other states, which would be free. "It is not brain surgery. I can't do brain surgery, but I can write standards," she said.
Jan 6, 2015: Youtube: MS FREE Stands Against Common Core Senator Angela Hill
MS FREE Stands Against Common Core Senator Angela Hill 1-6-15 Jackson Ms. State Capitol
MS FREE Stands Against Common Core Senator Angela Hill 1-6-15 Jackson Ms. State Capitol
Dec 1, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: It Begins: Lt. Governor Tate Reeves Flip Flops on Common Core
Leaders like Senator Michael Watson, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Melanie Sojourner and all of our coalition members have taken our message to the people across Mississippi and we have shown time after time that this is another federal scheme in a long line of federal schemes. Mississippi parents and Mississippi educators can do better.
Leaders like Senator Michael Watson, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Melanie Sojourner and all of our coalition members have taken our message to the people across Mississippi and we have shown time after time that this is another federal scheme in a long line of federal schemes. Mississippi parents and Mississippi educators can do better.
Sept 20, 2014: DeSoto Times Tribune: Common Core shortcomings aired
Two state senators opposed to Common Core were among presenters who spoke about the issue at the forum held Thursday night. They were State Sen. Michael Watson (R-Pascagoula) and State Sen. Angela Hill (R-Picayune).
Sept 18, 2014: Gulf Live: State Board of Education approves emergency contract for Common Core testing
State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, led an unsuccessful fight to pull Mississippi out of Common Core last year. She wants Mississippi to choose another vendor. "There are companies that could provide maybe a superior product, at a lesser price," she said.
Two state senators opposed to Common Core were among presenters who spoke about the issue at the forum held Thursday night. They were State Sen. Michael Watson (R-Pascagoula) and State Sen. Angela Hill (R-Picayune).
Sept 18, 2014: Gulf Live: State Board of Education approves emergency contract for Common Core testing
State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, led an unsuccessful fight to pull Mississippi out of Common Core last year. She wants Mississippi to choose another vendor. "There are companies that could provide maybe a superior product, at a lesser price," she said.
June 18, 2014: Breitbart: Former DOJ Attorney: Illegal for Democrats to Vote in MS GOP Primary Runoff
State Sen. Angela Hill of Picayune cited the same law Adams did in her comment to Breitbart News, saying that Cochran’s supporters “should read” that law. “A responsible party should investigate these allegations,” Hill said, adding that she thinks this reflects poorly on the state GOP. “The Republican Party has never been the food stamp party, or the party of pork until desperation set in with Thad Cochran's re-election bid,” Hill said. “I have never seen such open collaboration to get Democrats to spoil a Republican party primary or runoff as is being openly displayed by Thad Cochran operatives in the MS GOP establishment." "Many have worked for years to build the Republican Party and sent their checks to an organization who has pledged to support the Republican ideals of limited government, free markets, self-reliance, and fiscal responsibility, so it is sad to see the party leadership across the state reach out to Democrats in an organized fashion to try to keep a proven conservative out of Washington," she continued. "This begs the question ‘What does the MS GOP establishment really stand for?’
June 13, 2014: Breitbart: Brat, McDaniel, Carr, and Maness: Get Rid of Common Core
McDaniel’s colleague, Mississippi State Sen. Angela Hill (R), who co-sponsored legislation to halt the Common Core in their state, told Breitbart News, “Chris and I have spoken together about Common Core, particularly from the perspective of the separation of powers in the Constitution. We believe Common Core is unconstitutional.” “The federal government tried to skirt the law,” Hill added. “The whole premise is flawed, and there is more control of education now than with No Child Left Behind because now they have control of the testing.” Hill also pointed out that “silent leadership” and tough business community adversaries made it difficult for her, McDaniel, and other conservatives in the state legislature to get their bills debated or even heard. “I believe had the Mississippi Economic Council not pressed Common Core and advocated to keep it, it would have been much easier to get rid of or pause the standards,” Hill said.
June 12, 2014: Picayune Item: Sen. Hill speaks to the Exchange Club of Picayune
Mississippi State Senator Angela Burks Hill (Rep-D40) was the guest speaker for the Exchange Club of Picayune on Wednesday
May 5, 2014: Digital Journal: BILL CRAWFORD: Facts from Mississippi LifeTracks
State Sen. Angela Hill of Picayune asked LifeTracks for a report on education majors at Mississippi’s universities. It is LifeTracks’ first special report. It and others to follow will be posted to www.LifeTracks.ms.gov.
Apr 2, 2014: Think Progress: Mississippi Will Be The Next State To Enact A 20-Week Abortion Ban
“This is not about a woman’s body. This is about the life of an unborn 20-week baby,” Sen. Angela Hill (R), one of the state lawmakers who voted for the bill, claimed.
Apr 2, 2014: Huffington Post: Mississippi Governor To Sign 20-Week Abortion Ban
Sen. Angela Hill (R) responded, "This is not about a woman's body. This is about the life of an unborn 20-week baby."
Mar 23, 2014: Hechinger Report: Mississippi finally funds statewide pre-K — but only for six percent of its youngest learners
“I will not apologize for voting against a bill that grows government programs below kindergarten in a state that is desperately trying to manage an education budget which already consumes around sixty percent of the entire state budget,” Mississippi State Sen. Angela Hill (R-Picayune) said, defending her vote against state-funded pre-K last year in a writtenstatement.
Mar 12, 2014; WAPT: Mississippi Common Core opponents lose spending fight
The charge against the standards was led by Republican Sens. Angela Hill of Picayune and Michael Watson of Pascagoula, who say the standards are a federal takeover of state schools and will be harmful to students.
Feb 20, 2014: Congressional Sportsmen Foundation: Mississippi: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts 8th Annual Dinner
- Among others in attendance were: Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus House Co-Chairs Representatives Scott Bounds and Bryant Clark; Senate Co-Chairs Senators Angela Hill and Russell Jolly; NASC Executive Council member Representative Herb Frierson; Speaker of House Representative Philip Gunn; and various other members of the sportsmen’s conservation community.
Feb 12, 2014: Gulf Live: Mississippi Senate moves along bill to undo new law to start school later
Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, said she supports the later start to the school year because she's concerned about schools pushing extracurricular activities, such as band camp and football practice, earlier into the summer, during the hottest weeks of the year. She said a later start to the school year would help alleviate some of those problems.
Feb 4, 2014: Truth In American Education: Common Core Repeal Bill Filed in Mississippi Senate
State Senator Angela Burks Hill (R-Picayune) filed SB 2736 which if passed would prohibit the Mississippi State Board of Education from implementing the Common Core State Standards. It also would repeal the state’s SLDS system.
Jan 30, 2014: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi step closer to confirming education superintendent
Sen. Angela Hill, a Picayune Republican, was the only committee member who voted against Wright. Hill opposes state-funded preschool and Mississippi’s embrace of Common Core standards. “I don’t believe that Dr. Wright’s philosophy of having 3-year-old children in public school is shared by the majority of Mississippians,” Hill said.
Jan 8, 2014: MPB: Common Core Critics Are Calling On Lawmakers To Reevaluate Program
-Republican State Senator Angela Hill of Picayune has been a vocal opponent of Common Core. She intends to write a bill that would abandon the standards and replace them with ones from another state.
Dec 5, 2013: Pine Belt Patriots: Senator Angela Hill discusses potential pitfalls of Common Core
This month we will have a special meeting. We will host Senator Angela Hill who will discuss pitfalls with common core and what to do about them
Nov 19, 2013: Watchdog: Mississippi State Senator Exposes Shocking Truth about Common Core Adoption (Video)
Senator Angela Hill (R-Picayune), a former educator, is planning to introduce legislation during the 2014 legislative session to pause the implementation of Common Core standards because of the many troubling revelations. She stated: “Many parents in Mississippi are worried about the fast paced implementation of Common Core in our schools, and feel a number of questions haven’t been answered. We owe it to them to take a closer look at the program and be sure that misunderstandings are cleared up, ….. if this latest revelation that the standards will include a sliding scale of race-based achievement is true, then I think parents will want to have a much more serious discussion about the program before allowing it to move ahead.”
Oct 28, 2013: Chris McDaniel: Eight Mississippi Senators Endorse McDaniel for U.S. Senate
Others joining Senator Hudson in endorsing Senator McDaniel are Senator Philip A. Gandy (R-Waynesboro), Senator Tony Smith (R-Picayune), Senator Angela Hill (R-Picayune), Senator Melanie Sojourner (R-Natchez), Senator Michael Watson (R-Pascagoula), Senator Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), and Senator David Parker (R-Olive Branch).
Oct 14, 2013: WLOX: South MS group joins fight to repeal Common Core in schools
State Senator Angela Hill of Picayune told the crowd that Mississippi was pressured into adopting the changes, because the state could risk losing the opportunity to compete for federal funds like the "Race to the Top" grant.
Sept 26, 2013: Youtube: Senator Angela Hill speaks on Common Core, Madison County Conservative Coalition 9/24/13
Senator Angela Hill speaks on Common Core, Madison County Conservative Coalition 9/24/13
Sept 4, 2013: Youtube: Common Core MS Senator Angela Burks Hill
Senator Angela Burks Hill explains her concerns and research on Common Core.
Aug 23, 2013: Cottonmouth: Senate Conservative Coalition Opposes:
Senator Angela Hill, a member of the tea party Senate Conservative Coalition, took to Facebook to blast the book The Bluest Eye as having material that may be objectionable to high school juniors.
Aug 1, 2013: Stop Common Core Illinos: State Senator: Mississippi Can Do Better Than Common Core #stopcommoncore
I wrote last week about opposition to the Common Core starting to crop up in Mississippi. Mississippi PEP, a conservative blog on Mississippi politics, posted a guest op/ed by State Senator Angela Hill (R-Picayune) who was mentioned last week.
July 31, 2013: Truth in American Education: State Senator: Mississippi Can Do Better Than Common Core
I wrote last week about opposition to the Common Core starting to crop up in Mississippi. Mississippi PEP, a conservative blog on Mississippi politics, posted a guest op/ed by State Senator Angela Hill (R-Picayune) who was mentioned last week.
July 26, 2013: Education News: Mississippi the Latest State to Doubt Common Core
State Senator Angela Hill of Picayune believes that the state should freeze its adoption of Common Core — and she’s hardly alone either in Mississippi or in the US. Although 44 states have announced plans to adopt Common Core, conservatives have decried the standards, saying that they open the door for the eventual federal takeover of K-12 education.
July 24, 2013: Mississippi Business Journal: Senators have concerns about Common Core education standards
Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, said Mississippi’s decision to set different testing goals for different racial subgroups undermines the state’s adoption of the standards, along with 44 other states. Hill wants to freeze Mississippi’s work on Common Core, if not reverse it.
July 10, 2013: News.MS: Common Core Adjustment Coming, Your Child's Education Affected
The problem, according to State Sen. Angela Hill, is that some of those standards do not even meet Mississippi’s current requirements, so, effectively, the bar is lowered by adopting Common Core as the standard.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
The problem, according to State Sen. Angela Hill, is that some of those standards do not even meet Mississippi’s current requirements, so, effectively, the bar is lowered by adopting Common Core as the standard.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Angela Burks Hill
Young Mississippians, of all races and economic backgrounds, are the future of this state. We cannot afford to allow lower standards that negatively affect their future. There is too much at stake.
At a time when we are beginning to see improvements in the economy and job creation in our state, a setback to the education of those who would fill those jobs could be catastrophic. We cannot allow education policy to be adopted that will add to the already overburdened welfare and unemployment rolls. We cannot take the chance that the actions of a few in Jackson will put Mississippi families in that untenable position.
Common Core is not about high-quality national education standards. It is not about getting low-income or racial minority students into advanced courses in high school and then into college. Common Core standards is about how to lower the academic level of what states require for high school diplomas and for admission to public colleges.
I do not accept lowering the bar as an acceptable way to close the achievement gap, and I don’t believe Mississippi students or parents accept it.
There are many things we can do to establish higher standards in Mississippi, by involving the brightest minds we have in the state’s colleges and universities, and by involving our best teachers who know what does and does not work in the classroom.
As a State Senator, It is my intention to stand in support of legislation that will pause implementation of the Common Core standards because of these very troubling revelations. I support setting the same high expectations for all of our citizens, because I believe Mississippians can make the grade. To accept less is to accept mediocrity. --Senator Angela Hill; July 2013
At a time when we are beginning to see improvements in the economy and job creation in our state, a setback to the education of those who would fill those jobs could be catastrophic. We cannot allow education policy to be adopted that will add to the already overburdened welfare and unemployment rolls. We cannot take the chance that the actions of a few in Jackson will put Mississippi families in that untenable position.
Common Core is not about high-quality national education standards. It is not about getting low-income or racial minority students into advanced courses in high school and then into college. Common Core standards is about how to lower the academic level of what states require for high school diplomas and for admission to public colleges.
I do not accept lowering the bar as an acceptable way to close the achievement gap, and I don’t believe Mississippi students or parents accept it.
There are many things we can do to establish higher standards in Mississippi, by involving the brightest minds we have in the state’s colleges and universities, and by involving our best teachers who know what does and does not work in the classroom.
As a State Senator, It is my intention to stand in support of legislation that will pause implementation of the Common Core standards because of these very troubling revelations. I support setting the same high expectations for all of our citizens, because I believe Mississippians can make the grade. To accept less is to accept mediocrity. --Senator Angela Hill; July 2013
March 31, 2022: Hill was cosponsor of a Resolution to Recognize Jeff Rosamond for distinguished and outstanding legal service to the Mississippi Senate as Director of Legislative Services
November 5, 2019: Hill won the general election for for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 40.
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April 21, 2015: Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, joined by Senators Philip Moran and Angela Hill, presented former Astronaut Fred Haise with a resolution from the Mississippi Senate passed during the recent legislative session.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Tate Reeves. Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Jan 2, 2013: State Sen. Angela Burks Hill (R-Picayune), fresh off a Mississippi state legislative tour of a successful charter school system in Arkansas, says the Arkansas experiment is “proving that students from impoverished areas can perform as well as anyone else if placed in the proper learning environment.”
Aug 22, 2012: State Sen. Angela Burks Hill (R-Picayune) has been named a member of the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.