Mar 27, 2015: NewMs: 20 Members of the Legislature Retiring
House: Reps. Bennett Malone, Johnny Stringer, Joe Warren, Bobby Howell, Rita Martinson, Ferr Smith, Mary Coleman, Cecil Brown, Chuck Espy, Brian Aldridge, Clara Burnett, Linda Whittington, Dennis DeBar, Hank Lott and Tommy Taylor
House: Reps. Bennett Malone, Johnny Stringer, Joe Warren, Bobby Howell, Rita Martinson, Ferr Smith, Mary Coleman, Cecil Brown, Chuck Espy, Brian Aldridge, Clara Burnett, Linda Whittington, Dennis DeBar, Hank Lott and Tommy Taylor
Feb 10, 2015: WJTV: Miss. House members reject state balanced budget
"The oldest trick in the world is to underfund your budget and come back the next year and pay for your deficit with one-time money," said Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose. He should know - he's a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
"The oldest trick in the world is to underfund your budget and come back the next year and pay for your deficit with one-time money," said Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose. He should know - he's a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Feb 6, 2015: WAPT: Speed limit increase push for Miss. interstates
Both sides of the aisle are supporting the proposal to increase the limit which was started by Democrat State Rep. Jonny Stringer and Republican Rep. Pat Nelson.
Both sides of the aisle are supporting the proposal to increase the limit which was started by Democrat State Rep. Jonny Stringer and Republican Rep. Pat Nelson.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: A tax break for preppers? Subsidies for music? Bills move
HB220, an income tax credit for those who buy or install storm shelters or safe rooms. Authored by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, the bill would provide a tax credit of up to $1,500 for building or buying such a shelter for one's primary residence. The safe room would have to meet or exceed Federal Emergency Management "minimum criteria for safety."
HB220, an income tax credit for those who buy or install storm shelters or safe rooms. Authored by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, the bill would provide a tax credit of up to $1,500 for building or buying such a shelter for one's primary residence. The safe room would have to meet or exceed Federal Emergency Management "minimum criteria for safety."
Feb 23, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Votes on pay raises for state employees fodder for 2015 elections
When the House started dealing with early versions of budget bills this past week, Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, offered the same amendment on about 40 bills -- to give each state employee a raise of at least $1,000 in the year that begins July 1. Each time, his amendment was defeated, with the vote mostly along party lines with Republicans opposed.
Feb 19, 2014: Gulf Live: Democrats push for pay raise for state employees in Mississippi budget wrangling
Frierson said the state can't afford the $39 million plan proposed by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose.
When the House started dealing with early versions of budget bills this past week, Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, offered the same amendment on about 40 bills -- to give each state employee a raise of at least $1,000 in the year that begins July 1. Each time, his amendment was defeated, with the vote mostly along party lines with Republicans opposed.
Feb 19, 2014: Gulf Live: Democrats push for pay raise for state employees in Mississippi budget wrangling
Frierson said the state can't afford the $39 million plan proposed by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose.
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.