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March 15, 2023: Action News 5: Lawmakers discuss redrawing HSUD electric service area
Holly Springs Mayor Sharon Gipson did not respond to our requests for comment, but Senator Derrick Simmons from the Mississippi Delta said he spoke to Gipson over the phone.
Holly Springs Mayor Sharon Gipson did not respond to our requests for comment, but Senator Derrick Simmons from the Mississippi Delta said he spoke to Gipson over the phone.
Jan 9, 2023: Scott County Times: DEMOCRATS FINALIZE HOSPITAL CRISIS PLAN, BLAST REPUBLICANS FOR INACTION
“This is quite literally a matter of life and death, and we seem to be the only people in this building united behind providing relief for hospitals and health care for all Mississippians,” said Sen. Derrick Simmons, the Democratic leader of the Senate. “We’re going to push Republicans hard on this. We aren’t elected for three years and a vacation to Jackson during election years.”
Simmons continued: “We’ve got a plan. Here it is. ‘No’ is no longer an acceptable answer from the Republicans standing in the way of addressing this issue. If you don’t like it, and you have a better idea, then let’s hear what the plan is.”
“This is quite literally a matter of life and death, and we seem to be the only people in this building united behind providing relief for hospitals and health care for all Mississippians,” said Sen. Derrick Simmons, the Democratic leader of the Senate. “We’re going to push Republicans hard on this. We aren’t elected for three years and a vacation to Jackson during election years.”
Simmons continued: “We’ve got a plan. Here it is. ‘No’ is no longer an acceptable answer from the Republicans standing in the way of addressing this issue. If you don’t like it, and you have a better idea, then let’s hear what the plan is.”
Dec 8, 2022: Jackson Advocate: Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus open to serve Black and other residents since 1976
In the MS State Senate the following are current members: JUAN BARNETT, representing Forrest, Jones, and Jasper counties; BARBARA BLACKMON, representing Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; ALBERT BUTLER, representing Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, and Jefferson counties; HILLMAN FRAZIER, representing Hinds County; ROBERT HICKMAN, representing Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee, and Winston counties; JOHN HORHN, representing Hinds and Madison counties; ROBERT JACKSON, representing Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Tunica counties; DAVID JORDAN, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but has long represented Leflore County; SOLLIE NORWOOD, representing Hinds County; DERRICK SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Coahoma, and Washington counties; SARITA SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; JOSEPH THOMAS, representing Sunflower, Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Washington, and Yazoo counties; and ANGELA TURNER FORD, representing Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha counties.
In the MS State Senate the following are current members: JUAN BARNETT, representing Forrest, Jones, and Jasper counties; BARBARA BLACKMON, representing Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; ALBERT BUTLER, representing Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, and Jefferson counties; HILLMAN FRAZIER, representing Hinds County; ROBERT HICKMAN, representing Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee, and Winston counties; JOHN HORHN, representing Hinds and Madison counties; ROBERT JACKSON, representing Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Tunica counties; DAVID JORDAN, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but has long represented Leflore County; SOLLIE NORWOOD, representing Hinds County; DERRICK SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Coahoma, and Washington counties; SARITA SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; JOSEPH THOMAS, representing Sunflower, Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Washington, and Yazoo counties; and ANGELA TURNER FORD, representing Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha counties.
July 30, 2020: Clarion Ledger: Former Mississippi state Sen. Bob Dearing of Natchez diesThe current Senate Democratic leader, Derrick Simmons of Greenville, said in a statement Thursday that he and his colleagues are mourning Dearing's death.
“Sen. Dearing always sought to benefit the state, the education system and his district,” Simmons said. “He was an advocate of any legislation that bettered Mississippi.”
“Sen. Dearing always sought to benefit the state, the education system and his district,” Simmons said. “He was an advocate of any legislation that bettered Mississippi.”
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Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi smartphones: 'kill switch' bill
State Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, has filed a bill in the Legislature that would require such a kill switch on smartphones manufactured and sold after July 1, 2016. July 22, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Revamping of welfare drug testing law urged
State Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, said research has shown that the cost of drug treatment could be as much as $16,000 monthly and rules don't clarify who will pay for treatment under the bill. July 7, 2014: Mississippi NAACP: Black Leaders in Mississippi Say Thad Cochran Should Now Return the Favor “Senator Cochran should work to pass federal legislation to reinstate the coverage formula of the Voting Rights Act to include Mississippi,” said Derrick T. Simmons, a Mississippi state senator who represents portions of the state’s largely Black delta region, in an interview with BET.com. |
June 27, 2014: Delta Democrat News: Simmons sponsor homeowner class
State Sen. Derrick Simmons and his brother, Greenville City Councilman Errick Simmons, today will sponsor a homeownership seminar through the Jackson-based Mississippi Faith-Based Coalition.
Apr 29, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Greenville Becomes Fifth City in State to Pass LGBT Resolution
He is the brother of Sen. Derrick Simmons who strongly opposed SB 2681, the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, before its passing. Derrick paralleled the bill to Jim Crow legislation and encouraged the House to vote against it. "If you have never been discriminated against, you don't know how that feels. If you have never been discriminated against, you don't know how to feel discrimination. I urge you to vote against this bill because it legalizes discrimination," Derrick said on the House floor.
Apr 2, 2014: The Gaily Grind: Mississippi House & Senate Pass Arizona-Style “Anti-Gay Religious Freedom” Bill
Sen. Derrick Simmons, a Democrat who has been outspoken in his opposition to the ‘religious freedom’ legislation, urged his colleagues to vote no during last night’s Senate debate, saying, “I urge you not to legalize discrimination in the State of Mississippi.” “I believe certainly by the way that this bill is drafted that it will allow discrimination in Mississippi,” Simmons said. “There is nothing in the proposed legislation that prohibits that.”
Apr 1, 2014: The Blessings of Liberty: Busy April Fools’ Day for State Legislature
What some are calling a compromise, House Bill 504, Teacher Pay Raise, will provide for pay raises based on meritorious achievement. Few are entirely satisfied but many are thankful to have passed something including Mississippi Delta Sen. Derrick Simmons
Mar 27, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi Senate confirms charter school board members
Only one senator, Democrat Derrick Simmons of Greenville, voted against the confirmations Thursday.
Only one senator, Democrat Derrick Simmons of Greenville, voted against the confirmations Thursday.
Jan 20, 2014: Mississippi Political Pulse: Sen. Derrick Simmons: EXPAND MEDICAID NOW!
Now is the time to expand Medicaid to 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This move will enable approximately 300,000 Mississippians who now have no real access to affordable health care insurance to receive regular care and live healthier lives.
Oct 30, 2013: Cottonmouth: Sen. Derrick Simmons (D - Greenville) responds to speculation about higher office
Earlier today, we speculated that Sen. Derrick Simmons (D - Greenville) may be seeking higher office.
June 19, 2013: Yall Politics: Mississippi trial tawyers select Sen. Derrick Simmons their Legislator of the Year at Ritz Carlton
District 12 Senator Derrick T. Simmons was named Mississippi Association of Justice “Legislator of the Year” during its annual conference on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.
June 4, 2013: Cottonmouth: Sen. Derrick Simmons on Gov. Phil Bryant's misogynist comments
As a state Senator, a native Mississippian and the product of educational institutions where women instructors, administrators and mentors helped to develop me and many others, I feel it is critical to voice support for women and their roles in making many of us who we are.
Mar 1, 2013: BET: A Shocked Mississippi Remembers Marco McMillian
“He was real leader who, from the moment I met him, seemed like someone destined for greatness,” said Derrick Simmons, a Mississippi state senator who attended Jackson State with McMillian, in an interview with BET.com.
Feb 28, 2013: Ballot News: Mississippi lawmakers seek to restirct concealed-carry permit information
The bill passed the Senate, with the only “no” vote coming from Derrick Simmons (D). He is on record as saying that the names and addresses of the permit holders should remain public knowledge
Feb 18, 2013: MPB: State Lawmakers Look To Create A Second-Degree Murder Charge
But allowing that discretion, particularly for judges, troubles Senator Derrick Simmons of Greenville. "Are we allowing now the judge to be the 13th juror to say 'well I think this person should get life' despite what the jury decided," Simmons said. Simmons says a second degree murder charge becomes irrelevant if defendants can still face up to life in prison.
Now is the time to expand Medicaid to 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This move will enable approximately 300,000 Mississippians who now have no real access to affordable health care insurance to receive regular care and live healthier lives.
Oct 30, 2013: Cottonmouth: Sen. Derrick Simmons (D - Greenville) responds to speculation about higher office
Earlier today, we speculated that Sen. Derrick Simmons (D - Greenville) may be seeking higher office.
June 19, 2013: Yall Politics: Mississippi trial tawyers select Sen. Derrick Simmons their Legislator of the Year at Ritz Carlton
District 12 Senator Derrick T. Simmons was named Mississippi Association of Justice “Legislator of the Year” during its annual conference on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.
June 4, 2013: Cottonmouth: Sen. Derrick Simmons on Gov. Phil Bryant's misogynist comments
As a state Senator, a native Mississippian and the product of educational institutions where women instructors, administrators and mentors helped to develop me and many others, I feel it is critical to voice support for women and their roles in making many of us who we are.
Mar 1, 2013: BET: A Shocked Mississippi Remembers Marco McMillian
“He was real leader who, from the moment I met him, seemed like someone destined for greatness,” said Derrick Simmons, a Mississippi state senator who attended Jackson State with McMillian, in an interview with BET.com.
Feb 28, 2013: Ballot News: Mississippi lawmakers seek to restirct concealed-carry permit information
The bill passed the Senate, with the only “no” vote coming from Derrick Simmons (D). He is on record as saying that the names and addresses of the permit holders should remain public knowledge
Feb 18, 2013: MPB: State Lawmakers Look To Create A Second-Degree Murder Charge
But allowing that discretion, particularly for judges, troubles Senator Derrick Simmons of Greenville. "Are we allowing now the judge to be the 13th juror to say 'well I think this person should get life' despite what the jury decided," Simmons said. Simmons says a second degree murder charge becomes irrelevant if defendants can still face up to life in prison.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-12 Derrick Simmons (D-Greenville)
The 12th is a Greenville-based, black majority Mississippi River district. The other Sen. Simmons should be Safe here. It is a 74% Obama district.
SD-12 Derrick Simmons (D-Greenville)
The 12th is a Greenville-based, black majority Mississippi River district. The other Sen. Simmons should be Safe here. It is a 74% Obama district.
Mar 6, 2011: Youtube: Derrick T. Simmons Wins District 12 Mississippi Senate Race - WABG Clip
Derrick T. Simmons wins the District 12 Mississippi Senate Race. He ran in a special election on March 1st, 2011. Derrick was formerly a school board member and appointed two judgeships in the Mississippi Delta. He studied at both Jackson State University and Howard University. His degrees range from accounting to master's of business administration to juris doctorate. Derrick also practices law with his twin brother Errick D. Simmons at Simmons and Simmons, PLLC in Greenville, Mississippi.
Derrick T. Simmons wins the District 12 Mississippi Senate Race. He ran in a special election on March 1st, 2011. Derrick was formerly a school board member and appointed two judgeships in the Mississippi Delta. He studied at both Jackson State University and Howard University. His degrees range from accounting to master's of business administration to juris doctorate. Derrick also practices law with his twin brother Errick D. Simmons at Simmons and Simmons, PLLC in Greenville, Mississippi.
Derrick Simmons is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, serving since 2011. In 2013, Simmons proposed a legislative amendment that would expand Medicaid; the amendment was defeated. In addition to his legislative duties, Simmons is a trial lawyer. He has an MBA and a JD from Howard University.