June 16, 2016: Gulf Live: Jackson County Legislators receive an "A" on 2016 Education Report Card
Senators Michael Watson and Brice Wiggins, along with Representatives Manly Barton, Charles Busby, Jeff Guice, John Read, and Hank Zuber received an "A" on Empower Mississippi's 2016 Education Report Card, which grades every member of the legislature on key school choice and education reform votes from the past legislative session.
Senators Michael Watson and Brice Wiggins, along with Representatives Manly Barton, Charles Busby, Jeff Guice, John Read, and Hank Zuber received an "A" on Empower Mississippi's 2016 Education Report Card, which grades every member of the legislature on key school choice and education reform votes from the past legislative session.
Jan 29, 2016: Gulf Live: Local legislators get powerful House committee chairmanships
In all, 10 coast legislators were given chairman positions, including Jackson County legislators Hank Zuber, John Read, Jeff Guice and Charles Busby. Zuber was reappointed chairman of the Banking & Financial Services committee, while Busby was named chair of the Transportation committee -- two of the largest and most influential committees in the House. Additionally, Read will chair the Conservation committee, which will oversee appropriation of BP settlement money.
In all, 10 coast legislators were given chairman positions, including Jackson County legislators Hank Zuber, John Read, Jeff Guice and Charles Busby. Zuber was reappointed chairman of the Banking & Financial Services committee, while Busby was named chair of the Transportation committee -- two of the largest and most influential committees in the House. Additionally, Read will chair the Conservation committee, which will oversee appropriation of BP settlement money.
Oct 22, 2015: Gulf Live: Legislators trade law books for text books to serve as `Principal for a Day' in OS schools
Sen. Brice Wiggins served at Ocean Springs High School, Rep. Charles Busby at Ocean Springs Middle School, Sen. Michael Watson at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary, Rep. Hank Zuber at Magnolia Park Elementary, Rep. John Read at Oak Park Elementary and Jackson County Chancery Court Judge Neil Harris, filling in for Rep. Jeff Guice, served at Pecan Park Elementary.
Sen. Brice Wiggins served at Ocean Springs High School, Rep. Charles Busby at Ocean Springs Middle School, Sen. Michael Watson at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary, Rep. Hank Zuber at Magnolia Park Elementary, Rep. John Read at Oak Park Elementary and Jackson County Chancery Court Judge Neil Harris, filling in for Rep. Jeff Guice, served at Pecan Park Elementary.
Aug 4, 2015: WJTV: The Latest: Many incumbent lawmakers clear path to new terms
Among House Republicans moving toward another term were Jeff Guice of Ocean Springs, Greg Haney of Gulfport, Joey Hood of Ackerman, John Moore of Brandon, Ken Morgan of Morgantown and John Read of Gautier. In the state Senate, Sean Tindell of Gulfport and Will Longwitz of Madison each turned back tea party-backed challengers, while tea party favorite Michael Watson of Pascagoula beat back an upset bid by a more establishment Republican.
Among House Republicans moving toward another term were Jeff Guice of Ocean Springs, Greg Haney of Gulfport, Joey Hood of Ackerman, John Moore of Brandon, Ken Morgan of Morgantown and John Read of Gautier. In the state Senate, Sean Tindell of Gulfport and Will Longwitz of Madison each turned back tea party-backed challengers, while tea party favorite Michael Watson of Pascagoula beat back an upset bid by a more establishment Republican.
Mar 2, 2015: Sun Herald: Bill to open SRHS, others to scrutiny in danger in Mississippi House
Coast members of the committee, Rep. John Read, R-Gautier, Rep. Sonya Williams-Barnes, D-Gulfport, and Rep. Carolyn Crawford, R-Pass Christian, didn't not return calls.
Coast members of the committee, Rep. John Read, R-Gautier, Rep. Sonya Williams-Barnes, D-Gulfport, and Rep. Carolyn Crawford, R-Pass Christian, didn't not return calls.
Feb 8, 2015: Sun Herald: Zuber, with more than $140,009, has biggest campaign fund among Coast delegation in Mississippi House
John Read, R-Gautier: $8,050 raised, $1,930 on hand
John Read, R-Gautier: $8,050 raised, $1,930 on hand
Aug 5, 2014: Gulf Live: 7 Jackson, George County legislators get A rankings for pro-business votes
Seven local legislators have received an "A" for their efforts in pro-business legislation from Mississippi's Business and Political Education Committee, according to the groups report card from the 2013 session. Receiving As in the House were Reps. Manly Barton, Charles Busby, Hank Zuber, John Read and Doug McLeod. Sens. Brice Wiggins and Michael Watson also received top rankings.
Seven local legislators have received an "A" for their efforts in pro-business legislation from Mississippi's Business and Political Education Committee, according to the groups report card from the 2013 session. Receiving As in the House were Reps. Manly Barton, Charles Busby, Hank Zuber, John Read and Doug McLeod. Sens. Brice Wiggins and Michael Watson also received top rankings.