June 16, 2016: Gulf Live: Jackson County Legislators receive an "A" on 2016 Education Report Card
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Feb 4, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Without Public Input, Mississippi to Spend $78,000 Per Job for Megasite, Shipyard
Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, whose district includes the Hinds County site, said she was involved in talks for the past two years. "I appreciate getting it in my district because overall I have never had anything in my district," Dixon told the Jackson Free Press. "I need jobs in my area."
Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, whose district includes the Hinds County site, said she was involved in talks for the past two years. "I appreciate getting it in my district because overall I have never had anything in my district," Dixon told the Jackson Free Press. "I need jobs in my area."
Oct 15, 2015: Vicksburg Post: Johnson leads candidates in contributions
Democrat Deborah Butler Dixon, who represents District 63, reported $26,561 in contributions and $26,130.89 in expenses, and America “Chuck” Middleton, who represents District 85 as a Democrat, had $11,700 in contributions and $11,500 in expenses. All House candidates are unopposed.
Democrat Deborah Butler Dixon, who represents District 63, reported $26,561 in contributions and $26,130.89 in expenses, and America “Chuck” Middleton, who represents District 85 as a Democrat, had $11,700 in contributions and $11,500 in expenses. All House candidates are unopposed.
Mar 20, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi ends testing requirement for diploma
Introduced by state Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, House Bill 665 had the support of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents. "I authored this bill to give young kids an opportunity to be successful," Dixon had said in February. "Some students just do not test well. They have success on every front, except standardized test taking. They should not be penalized."
Introduced by state Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, House Bill 665 had the support of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents. "I authored this bill to give young kids an opportunity to be successful," Dixon had said in February. "Some students just do not test well. They have success on every front, except standardized test taking. They should not be penalized."
Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: No Legislation Is Dead Until It’s Dead
Meanwhile, House Bill 534, introduced by Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, adds enhanced sentencing for crimes committed against people because of their sexual orientation—something that does not already exist in Mississippi law.
Meanwhile, House Bill 534, introduced by Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, adds enhanced sentencing for crimes committed against people because of their sexual orientation—something that does not already exist in Mississippi law.
Oct 21, 2014: Mississippi Watchdog: Mississippi lawmakers get mixed grades for school choice support
All of the A-plus votes in both houses were Republicans. Two Democrats in the House — Deborah Dixon (Raymond) and Bennett Malone (Carthage) — earned A-grades. On the other side of the coin, one Republican in the Senate — Nickey Browning (Ponotoc) — received a failing grade. In the House, six representatives earned an F grade.
Dec 10, 2013: Gulf Live: Mississippi Rep. Deborah Dixon to attend parole hearing for off-duty Ala. cop who killed her son
State Rep. Deborah Dixon has come a long way since her son was shot and killed in Birmingham, Ala.
All of the A-plus votes in both houses were Republicans. Two Democrats in the House — Deborah Dixon (Raymond) and Bennett Malone (Carthage) — earned A-grades. On the other side of the coin, one Republican in the Senate — Nickey Browning (Ponotoc) — received a failing grade. In the House, six representatives earned an F grade.
Dec 10, 2013: Gulf Live: Mississippi Rep. Deborah Dixon to attend parole hearing for off-duty Ala. cop who killed her son
State Rep. Deborah Dixon has come a long way since her son was shot and killed in Birmingham, Ala.
May 14, 2012: Commercial Appeal: Personal loss prompts mother's fight for change
Three years after her son's shooting death in a Birmingham, Ala. suburb, Mississippi state Rep. Deborah Butler Dixon is trying to channel her struggle into positive change for crime victims.
Three years after her son's shooting death in a Birmingham, Ala. suburb, Mississippi state Rep. Deborah Butler Dixon is trying to channel her struggle into positive change for crime victims.
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Deborah Butler Dixon is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 63. She was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
Deborah Butler Dixon is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 63. She was first elected to the chamber in 2011.