June 26, 2016: MBJ: Rep: State constitution at stake in ‘demon chipmunk’ lawsuit
Democratic state Rep. Jay Hughes of Oxford says Republican Speaker Philip Gunn violated the constitution by setting the machine to read bills aloud at a superfast speed. Hughes’ attorney says House members called it a “demon chipmunk” voice.
Democratic state Rep. Jay Hughes of Oxford says Republican Speaker Philip Gunn violated the constitution by setting the machine to read bills aloud at a superfast speed. Hughes’ attorney says House members called it a “demon chipmunk” voice.
May 10, 2016: Hotty Toddy: Rep. Hughes: MS High Court to Hear Briefs on Meaning of “Read” and “Immediately”
Speaker Gunn used an electronic device, set on level 10 of 10, to have the bills read on the House floor 10 times faster than the human ear or mind could comprehend. Rep. Hughes (D-Oxford) objected to this affront on the integrity of the institution and filed for an injunction in the mandated Circuit Court.
Speaker Gunn used an electronic device, set on level 10 of 10, to have the bills read on the House floor 10 times faster than the human ear or mind could comprehend. Rep. Hughes (D-Oxford) objected to this affront on the integrity of the institution and filed for an injunction in the mandated Circuit Court.
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Apr 8. 2016: Mississippi Education Blog: Hughes: MS Education Campaign Promises: Fiction vs. Reality
Apr 12, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Do-over unlikely for Mississippi anti-gay bill
“Musicians are canceling concerts,” said Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford. “States and cities have banned travel to Mississippi. ... Ninety-five Mississippi authors signed a letter asking for repeal. The U.S. Navy announced christening of USS Portland will not take place in Pascagoula but in Oregon because that mayor refused to travel here. ... MMA, newspapers and editorial boards, General Electric, Pepsi, Dow, Levi Strauss, Hewlett-Packard, Whole Foods and Choice Hotels have expressed opposition to the law.”
“Musicians are canceling concerts,” said Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford. “States and cities have banned travel to Mississippi. ... Ninety-five Mississippi authors signed a letter asking for repeal. The U.S. Navy announced christening of USS Portland will not take place in Pascagoula but in Oregon because that mayor refused to travel here. ... MMA, newspapers and editorial boards, General Electric, Pepsi, Dow, Levi Strauss, Hewlett-Packard, Whole Foods and Choice Hotels have expressed opposition to the law.”
Apr 4, 2016: MPB: Supporters Claim Misrepresentation of "Religious Freedom" Bill
Democratic Representative Jay Hughes of Oxford believes the bill will end up costing the state big in legal fees.
“It’s void at the start, and it’s done strictly for pandering,” says Hughes. “It’s going to cost us, at a time when our budget is so week, it’s going to cost us tens-of-thousands, hundreds-of-thousands, probably going to private attorneys instead of the attorney general to defend a law that was illegal from the time it was introduced.”
Democratic Representative Jay Hughes of Oxford believes the bill will end up costing the state big in legal fees.
“It’s void at the start, and it’s done strictly for pandering,” says Hughes. “It’s going to cost us, at a time when our budget is so week, it’s going to cost us tens-of-thousands, hundreds-of-thousands, probably going to private attorneys instead of the attorney general to defend a law that was illegal from the time it was introduced.”
Mar 31, 2016: WLOX: Religious Accommodations Act gains national attention
Rep. Jay Hughes (D-Oxford) held the bill on a motion to reconsider, which means it could be brought up for further discussion when the House reconvenes on Monday.
Rep. Jay Hughes (D-Oxford) held the bill on a motion to reconsider, which means it could be brought up for further discussion when the House reconvenes on Monday.
Mar 28, 2016: NewsMs: Mississippi Charter School Act passes in the House
Transportation was a topic addressed by representatives. Rep. Jay Hughes tried to amend the bill to require charter schools to provide transportation to those students, considering the majority of them are from lower income families and would benefit from provided transportation to school.
Transportation was a topic addressed by representatives. Rep. Jay Hughes tried to amend the bill to require charter schools to provide transportation to those students, considering the majority of them are from lower income families and would benefit from provided transportation to school.
Mar 26, 2016: Daily Journal: House approves execution by firing squad
Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, asked about the fact that the bill included “a prior restraint” that makes it illegal for media outlets to reveal the information.
Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, asked about the fact that the bill included “a prior restraint” that makes it illegal for media outlets to reveal the information.
Mar 24, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Restraining order granted against House Speaker Gunn
Freshman state Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, filed the restraining order in Hinds County Circuit Court saying the action of the speaker was violating the state Constitution.
Freshman state Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, filed the restraining order in Hinds County Circuit Court saying the action of the speaker was violating the state Constitution.
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Jan 10, 2016: Daily Journal: New Northeast Mississippi legislators get acclimated
Aguirre, who represents District 17 in Lee County, Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, Rep. Rob Roberson, R-Starkville, and Sen. Chad McMahan, R-Guntown, are the only new legislators for the new four-year term representing portions of Northeast Mississippi. Oct 18, 2015: Daily Journal: Legislative elections scattered throughout Northeast Mississippi
District 12 incumbent Brad Mayo, R-Oxford; vs. J.P. “Jay” Hughes, D-Oxford. 
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Aug 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Oxford joins Starkville, Hattiesburg in furling flag
"We live in a world that is symbolic," Oxford Ward 1 Alderman Jay Hughes said. "Our symbols or logos do the talking for us. They tell the world who we are, so it's far too easy and simple for others to equate our flag of the past with hate that fills the hearts of an unfortunate few. How I may feel about the flag in terms of heritage is so overshadowed by the fact that the rest of the world automatically associated the flag with a negative connotation. Mississippi has enough problems attracting business here without that negative connotation being the first introduction. Doing what is right versus what's popular is not always easy, but it does help me sleep better at night."
"We live in a world that is symbolic," Oxford Ward 1 Alderman Jay Hughes said. "Our symbols or logos do the talking for us. They tell the world who we are, so it's far too easy and simple for others to equate our flag of the past with hate that fills the hearts of an unfortunate few. How I may feel about the flag in terms of heritage is so overshadowed by the fact that the rest of the world automatically associated the flag with a negative connotation. Mississippi has enough problems attracting business here without that negative connotation being the first introduction. Doing what is right versus what's popular is not always easy, but it does help me sleep better at night."
Aug 9, 2015: Daily Journal: Only two Northeast Mississippi incumbents not returning for sure – thus far
Contested Northeast Mississippi November general elections on the House side are:
District 12 incumbent Brad Mayo, R-Oxford, vs. J.P. “Jay” Hughes, D-Oxford.
Contested Northeast Mississippi November general elections on the House side are:
District 12 incumbent Brad Mayo, R-Oxford, vs. J.P. “Jay” Hughes, D-Oxford.
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