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.
Mar 31, 2016: WLBT: Mississippi state representative paying for kicking in door
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden says the door was expensive and the situation was an "unfortunate incident" that's now resolved.
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden says the door was expensive and the situation was an "unfortunate incident" that's now resolved.
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.
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Feb 18, 2016: Jackson Free Press: 'Separate-But-Equal' State Flags? Lawmaker Suggests Having Two Instead
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, the House's second ranking leader, proposes having two state flags with equal status, so people could fly whichever one they want — the current flag or an historical flag with a magnolia tree in the center. |
Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) was reelected speaker pro-tempore. Snowden noted he is the third person in his family since the 1870s to represent Lauderdale County in the House and with his swearing-in today, they will have nearly equaled time as Republican service as their Democratic service.
Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) was reelected speaker pro-tempore. Snowden noted he is the third person in his family since the 1870s to represent Lauderdale County in the House and with his swearing-in today, they will have nearly equaled time as Republican service as their Democratic service.
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
For the 122 members of the Mississippi House, 25 of them newly elected, the afternoon was mostly full of formalities, and the body re-elected last term’s House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, Speaker Pro-Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and Clerk of the House Andrew Ketchings.
For the 122 members of the Mississippi House, 25 of them newly elected, the afternoon was mostly full of formalities, and the body re-elected last term’s House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, Speaker Pro-Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and Clerk of the House Andrew Ketchings.
Dec 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Random Social Issue Will Rile Miss. Legislators
The Legislature begins its four-month session—and its four-year term—on Jan. 5, and House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, said it's hard to predict which issue will cause all heck to break loose.
The Legislature begins its four-month session—and its four-year term—on Jan. 5, and House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, said it's hard to predict which issue will cause all heck to break loose.
Nov 8, 2015: WTOK: Snowden Discusses Speaker Pro Tem Nomination
Last week, the Mississippi House Republican Caucus officially re-elected current Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden. After the announcement, Snowden said he was honored to receive that nomination and explained that with a unanimous vote, it's fair to assume he will be back in the role.
Last week, the Mississippi House Republican Caucus officially re-elected current Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden. After the announcement, Snowden said he was honored to receive that nomination and explained that with a unanimous vote, it's fair to assume he will be back in the role.
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Oct 23, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Initiative 42 lawsuits open the door to court-controlled schools
Keith made the comment Monday in a debate with state Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum. Snowden is House Speaker Pro Tem and an attorney and the author of 42-A, an initiative on the same Nov. 3 ballot election. But 42-A affirms the Legislature’s authority over education policy. |
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Oct 21, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Cristen Hemmins: Education, Equal Pay and Taking On Tollison
I heard Rep. (Greg) Snowden, R-Meridian, who was in town for a 42 debate, saying that they would immediately fully fund MAEP. They want to hurt other parts of the government by spitefully doing what they don't need to do. That's not what we're asking for. What we're asking for is very reasonable, but there are current people in power that don't want to be made to do anything by any outside force.
I heard Rep. (Greg) Snowden, R-Meridian, who was in town for a 42 debate, saying that they would immediately fully fund MAEP. They want to hurt other parts of the government by spitefully doing what they don't need to do. That's not what we're asking for. What we're asking for is very reasonable, but there are current people in power that don't want to be made to do anything by any outside force.
Aug 31, 2015: Daily Journal: UPDATE: Gunn, Reeves cite law, legislative rules in not releasing correspondence
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, who presides over the Management Committee, said he could not answer when asked if the panel would release any correspondence.
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, who presides over the Management Committee, said he could not answer when asked if the panel would release any correspondence.
Apr 11, 2015: Meridian Star: MCC's Elliott pleased with added funding from Legislature
The Legislature increased K-12 public school education by $110 million, according to Mississippi House Representatives Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and Michael T. Evans (D-Kemper).
The Legislature increased K-12 public school education by $110 million, according to Mississippi House Representatives Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and Michael T. Evans (D-Kemper).
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Mar 10, 2015: Sun Herald: House backs convention to mandate federal balanced budget
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, warned that the United States is only years away from being insolvent and unable to borrow. Mar 1, 2015: Y'all Politics: MS Speaker Philip Gunn unopposed, Pro Tem Greg Snowden faces perennial Dem candidate Compton
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, warned that the United States is only years away from being insolvent and unable to borrow. |
Feb 10, 2015: News.Ms: Texting and Driving Bill Has "Enforcement Issues"; Palcohol Ban to be Debated -
The texting and driving ban, which may go to the Senate withing the next couple of days, would carry a $25 fine for the first offense. House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden (R-Meridian), said Monday that the bill is not without its problems, though.
The texting and driving ban, which may go to the Senate withing the next couple of days, would carry a $25 fine for the first offense. House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden (R-Meridian), said Monday that the bill is not without its problems, though.
Jan 30, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Sobering thought: Mississippi Legislature considers powdered alcohol ban
House Bill 1108, submitted by state Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, would ban the sale, importation, possession, manufacture and just about anything else concerning powdered alcohol.
House Bill 1108, submitted by state Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, would ban the sale, importation, possession, manufacture and just about anything else concerning powdered alcohol.
Jan 28, 2015: WTOK: Rural Radar Debate
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, of Meridian, says he would not be surprised if the proposal is presented during this term. "The legislature has not supported this in the past; I believe probably as a whole that it would not support radar for counties and smaller municipalities now. I just don't think that that's in the works," says Snowden.
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, of Meridian, says he would not be surprised if the proposal is presented during this term. "The legislature has not supported this in the past; I believe probably as a whole that it would not support radar for counties and smaller municipalities now. I just don't think that that's in the works," says Snowden.
Jan 19, 2015: WTOK: Miss. Education Initiatives
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden from Meridian authored Initiative Alternative 42-A. Although wording for each proposal might sound similar to some people, Rep. Snowden says the two have big differences. "People say that it's confusing," says Snowden. "Well, it's a bright line of demarcation between a focus on inputs and a focus on outputs."
House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden from Meridian authored Initiative Alternative 42-A. Although wording for each proposal might sound similar to some people, Rep. Snowden says the two have big differences. "People say that it's confusing," says Snowden. "Well, it's a bright line of demarcation between a focus on inputs and a focus on outputs."
Jan 13, 2015: The Commercial Appeal: Mississippi House adds alternative language on school funding amendment
“Education funding is not an end unto itself,” House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, said Tuesday. “It’s simply a tool, it’s simply a means to an end — a very important means — but it’s a means to an end. The ultimate question is what are our results? What are we achieving? How effective are our schools?”
“Education funding is not an end unto itself,” House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, said Tuesday. “It’s simply a tool, it’s simply a means to an end — a very important means — but it’s a means to an end. The ultimate question is what are our results? What are we achieving? How effective are our schools?”
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Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
State Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, called it "performance-based funding" in that legislators expect a result for their money. Snowden drafted the resolution, which had quietly passed out of the House Constitution Committee on Monday. Jan 12, 2015: Clarion Ledger: House committee passes MAEP 'alternative'
House Speaker Pro tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, author of the ballot alternative, had little comment on the measure after it passed the committee on a 7-4, partisan vote. Jan 9, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Rep. Snowden urges business leaders to vote down ballot amendment to force funding of controversial #MAEP formula.
House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden said Thursday if people don’t like the Legislature’s record, they should elect new lawmakers rather than amend the state constitution. Jan 8, 2015: WJTV: Miss. House leader urges defeat of education amendment
House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden said Thursday if people don't like the Legislature's record, they should elect new lawmakers rather than amend the state constitution. |
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Jan 4, 2015: Meridian Star: Snowden, Young address legislative priorities
Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R) Meridian, said Friday a strong surge in revenues has the state budget up by $50 million at the end of December.
Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R) Meridian, said Friday a strong surge in revenues has the state budget up by $50 million at the end of December.
Oct 13, 2014: WTOK: Local Jail Population Takes Huge Dip
State House Pro Tem Greg Snowden says the purpose for House Bill 585 was to keep violent criminals behind bars, while a designated task force established a plan to cut costs and create a more just and equitable system for people who have technical violations.
Sept 5, 2014: Newsms: "Larger Than Life": State Sen. Terry Brown Remembered After Losing Battle With Cancer
From Rep. Greg Snowden: R.I.P. my friend.
July 25, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Gunn, Reeves introduce performance-based budget plan
Under the leadership of Reeves, Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown (R-Columbus), Rep. Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale) and Rep. Herb Frierson (R-Poplarville), the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, and Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
State House Pro Tem Greg Snowden says the purpose for House Bill 585 was to keep violent criminals behind bars, while a designated task force established a plan to cut costs and create a more just and equitable system for people who have technical violations.
Sept 5, 2014: Newsms: "Larger Than Life": State Sen. Terry Brown Remembered After Losing Battle With Cancer
From Rep. Greg Snowden: R.I.P. my friend.
July 25, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Gunn, Reeves introduce performance-based budget plan
Under the leadership of Reeves, Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown (R-Columbus), Rep. Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale) and Rep. Herb Frierson (R-Poplarville), the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, and Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 22, 2014: Y'all Politics: Speaker Philip Gunn to announce new budget proposal
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
June 30, 2014: Cottonmouth: MS House Speaker pro tempore paid alleged Cochran vote buyer immediately following 2011 election
As if there weren't enough tentacles to this deal, the minister making the accusations of vote-buying against Sen. Thad Cochran's campaign staff was recently paid by Rep. Greg Snowden (R - Meridian)for "campaign organizational assistance" immediately following the 2011 election.
May 13, 2014: SFGate: Group for LGBT equality laws in 3 Southern states
Snowden did not attend the news conference Tuesday but was at the Capitol later. He told The Associated Press he doesn't know if the Republican-controlled state House and Senate will consider anti-discrimination bills to protect LGBT residents. "I'm not sure where the Legislature will draw the line," Snowden said. "We haven't had anything like that before us, and I doubt we will in the near future."
May 12, 2014: WTOK: State Legislature Provides Aid for Tornado Relief
"The governor called the legislature in to special session last Thursday at 1 o'clock," said Snowden." I'm proud to say we finished our work in three hours and at the end of those three hours, we approved an appropriation of about $17 million. The money will be for disaster relief, to communities throughout the state that were hit by the tornadoes late last month."
Jan 15, 2014: Cottonmouth: Greg Snowden is Good at Deck Stacking
House Speaker Pro Tempore and frequent SuperTalk guest Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) has filed a piece of legislation that takes a local political strategy of his and takes it statewide.
Mar 19, 2014: Gallo Radio: GalloRecap : Greg Snowden
ICYMI : Speaker Pro tem Greg Snowden joined the Gallo Radio Show and spoke on the teacher pay raise question.
Jan 11, 2013: Youtube: Rep. Greg Snowden
Speaker of the House Pro Tem Greg Snowden speaks at MEC Capital Day
Oct 27, 2011: Mississippi PEP: Dist. 83 race heats up over PERS issue
Mississippi House District 83 — which pits incumbent Republican Greg Snowden against Democrat Gary Houston and independent Sam Thompson — has garnered statewide attention as both Snowden and Houston have racked up major party endorsements — and attention.
Apr 28, 2009: WMOX: Conversation with Rep Greg Snowden
Mississippi House of Representatives State Rep. Greg Snowden visited The Morning Show and talked about the ’09 session and much more.
As if there weren't enough tentacles to this deal, the minister making the accusations of vote-buying against Sen. Thad Cochran's campaign staff was recently paid by Rep. Greg Snowden (R - Meridian)for "campaign organizational assistance" immediately following the 2011 election.
May 13, 2014: SFGate: Group for LGBT equality laws in 3 Southern states
Snowden did not attend the news conference Tuesday but was at the Capitol later. He told The Associated Press he doesn't know if the Republican-controlled state House and Senate will consider anti-discrimination bills to protect LGBT residents. "I'm not sure where the Legislature will draw the line," Snowden said. "We haven't had anything like that before us, and I doubt we will in the near future."
May 12, 2014: WTOK: State Legislature Provides Aid for Tornado Relief
"The governor called the legislature in to special session last Thursday at 1 o'clock," said Snowden." I'm proud to say we finished our work in three hours and at the end of those three hours, we approved an appropriation of about $17 million. The money will be for disaster relief, to communities throughout the state that were hit by the tornadoes late last month."
Jan 15, 2014: Cottonmouth: Greg Snowden is Good at Deck Stacking
House Speaker Pro Tempore and frequent SuperTalk guest Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) has filed a piece of legislation that takes a local political strategy of his and takes it statewide.
Mar 19, 2014: Gallo Radio: GalloRecap : Greg Snowden
ICYMI : Speaker Pro tem Greg Snowden joined the Gallo Radio Show and spoke on the teacher pay raise question.
Jan 11, 2013: Youtube: Rep. Greg Snowden
Speaker of the House Pro Tem Greg Snowden speaks at MEC Capital Day
Oct 27, 2011: Mississippi PEP: Dist. 83 race heats up over PERS issue
Mississippi House District 83 — which pits incumbent Republican Greg Snowden against Democrat Gary Houston and independent Sam Thompson — has garnered statewide attention as both Snowden and Houston have racked up major party endorsements — and attention.
Apr 28, 2009: WMOX: Conversation with Rep Greg Snowden
Mississippi House of Representatives State Rep. Greg Snowden visited The Morning Show and talked about the ’09 session and much more.
Elton Gregory "Greg" Snowden (born May 30, 1954, though some sources say 1955, Meridian, Mississippi) is theRepublican Mississippi state representative and attorney from Meridian, representing the District 83