Jason White
Jan 9, 2023: Delta Democrat Times: HARRISON: U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER CHAOS PROVES IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN IN MISSISSIPPI
While general elections play out on a macro level through media advertising and stump speeches, speaker’s races are bare-knuckled, closed-quarter campaigns that pit colleague against colleague. It is a race where one vote can determine tremendous power and where brazen deal making is often carried out in the cold light of day.
This could very well be Mississippi’s reality in 2024. Philip Gunn, the three-term speaker of the Mississippi House, already has announced he will not seek reelection. There is a strong possibility that one of Gunn’s closest allies, House Pro Tem Jason White, R-West, will be elected speaker with little or no opposition.
While general elections play out on a macro level through media advertising and stump speeches, speaker’s races are bare-knuckled, closed-quarter campaigns that pit colleague against colleague. It is a race where one vote can determine tremendous power and where brazen deal making is often carried out in the cold light of day.
This could very well be Mississippi’s reality in 2024. Philip Gunn, the three-term speaker of the Mississippi House, already has announced he will not seek reelection. There is a strong possibility that one of Gunn’s closest allies, House Pro Tem Jason White, R-West, will be elected speaker with little or no opposition.
Dec 31, 2022: Meridian Star: BOBBY HARRISON: Gunn ushered in budget rule limiting influence of rank-and-file members
In 2024 there will be a new speaker of the House. The favorite to replace Gunn is House Pro Tem Jason White, R-West. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann will be the heavy favorite to win reelection as presiding officer of the Senate.
In 2024 there will be a new speaker of the House. The favorite to replace Gunn is House Pro Tem Jason White, R-West. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann will be the heavy favorite to win reelection as presiding officer of the Senate.
Apr 12, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Do-over unlikely for Mississippi anti-gay bill
Rules Committee Chairman Jason White, R-West, said if it goes to his committee he “probably wouldn’t even bring it up” for a vote.“I would say it’s not very likely at all,” White said of the House voting again on the issue
Rules Committee Chairman Jason White, R-West, said if it goes to his committee he “probably wouldn’t even bring it up” for a vote.“I would say it’s not very likely at all,” White said of the House voting again on the issue
Nov 16, 2015: Cottomouth: Health Care on the Brink
Some of the hospitals in jeopardy reside in districts represented by some of the worst offenders when it comes to health care in the state:
Some of the hospitals in jeopardy reside in districts represented by some of the worst offenders when it comes to health care in the state:
- Highland Community Hospital, represented by Rep. Mark Formby (R-Picayune)
- Tippah County Hospital, represented by Rep. Judas Steverson (R-Ripley)
- Baptist Medical Center Attalta, formerly Montfort Jones Community Hospital, represented by Rep. Jason White (R-West)
- Natchez Regional Medical Center, ironically represented by Public Health Committee Chairman Sam Mims (R-McComb)
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Moak blasts hospital bailout, bill sent back to commitee
Representative Jason White (R-West) and Representative Bobby Howell (R-Kilmichael) have authored legislation that would have Attala County's 19,000 taxpayers pick up the tab for keeping Montfort Jones hospital afloat through a 5 Million Dollar Bond Issue. HB 1418, passed in the House Ways and Means Committee, also provides authority for the hospital to seek bankruptcy protection under the legislation.
Representative Jason White (R-West) and Representative Bobby Howell (R-Kilmichael) have authored legislation that would have Attala County's 19,000 taxpayers pick up the tab for keeping Montfort Jones hospital afloat through a 5 Million Dollar Bond Issue. HB 1418, passed in the House Ways and Means Committee, also provides authority for the hospital to seek bankruptcy protection under the legislation.
Jan 28, 2015: WAPT: Attala County hospital could be leased
Rep. Jason White, a West Republican, said a property tax increase isn't planned to cover the debt. Democrats alleged that the hospital is in trouble because Mississippi hasn't expanded the Medicaid program, but White says he's unsure that's true.
Rep. Jason White, a West Republican, said a property tax increase isn't planned to cover the debt. Democrats alleged that the hospital is in trouble because Mississippi hasn't expanded the Medicaid program, but White says he's unsure that's true.
Dec 11, 2012: MSGOP: State Rep. Jason White Joins Republican Party
Today, the Mississippi Republican Party welcomed Representative Jason White of West to the Republican Party at a news conference held at the State Capitol. Mississippi
Today, the Mississippi Republican Party welcomed Representative Jason White of West to the Republican Party at a news conference held at the State Capitol. Mississippi
June 15, 2012: Grenada: North Central Mississippi leaders meet with legislature regarding rail service
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.
Jason White is a Republican member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 48. He was first elected to the chamber in 2011. White, initially elected as a Democrat, changed his affiliation to the Republican Party on December 11, 2012.