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Mar 28, 2016: MBJ: Expect selection of new Jackson airports board right after bill signing
“I would assume that they will appoint right away,” said Sen. Josh Harkins, a Flowood Republican whose bill, SB 2162, led to often-times angry debate in both legislative bodies before gaining final passage in the House Friday on a 74-46 vote. The measure gives an expanded regional board policy control over Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport and the Hawkins Field general aviation airport. Mar 21, 2016: Mississippi Link: Bills Affecting the City of Jackson in the Mississippi Legislature
Sponsored by Sen. Josh Harkins of Rankin County, SB 2162 would change the governing authority of Jackson Metropolitan Airport Authority, which is controlled by the Mayor of Jackson and the Jackson City Council, and create a regional authority made up of representatives from the Tri-county area and appointees by the Governor. Mar 10, 2016: MBJ: Transfer of policy making for airports wins Senate passage
However, makeup of the legislation could change by the time the legislation reaches the governor, due to a reverse repealer sponsor Sen. Josh Harkins, a Flowood Republican, put into the bill. Feb 3, 2016: MBJ: NEWSROOM BLOG — Jackson mayor finally speaks on airport issue
A switch to tri-county governance is a bad idea because the airport is the “exclusive” investment of Jacksonians going back to the early 1960s, Yarber says of state Sen. Josh Harkins’ proposal to establish a seven-member airport governing board with two representatives from each county – Hinds, Rankin and Madison – and one at-large member. |
Jan 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Sen. Horhn: Feds Won't Let State Take Airport
The controversy brewing over control of Jackson's airport is inherently political. Sen. Josh Harkins, a Flowood Republican, says he will submit a bill to turn over management of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to a commission appointed by Mississippi's Republican governor. Currently, the city's Democratic mayor and Jackson City Council appoint the airport's leaders.
The controversy brewing over control of Jackson's airport is inherently political. Sen. Josh Harkins, a Flowood Republican, says he will submit a bill to turn over management of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to a commission appointed by Mississippi's Republican governor. Currently, the city's Democratic mayor and Jackson City Council appoint the airport's leaders.
Jan 5, 2016: MBJ: Hinds County joins Jackson in fight for airport control
State Sen. Josh Harkins says he will file a bill to give control of the airport to the state and have a tri-county authority oversee it.
State Sen. Josh Harkins says he will file a bill to give control of the airport to the state and have a tri-county authority oversee it.
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Also Tuesday the Senate named the four members of its Rules Committee — Tollison; John Horhn, D-Jackson; Josh Harkins, R-Flowood; and Tommy Gollott, R-Biloxi. Burton in his role as president pro-tem will chair the committee.
Also Tuesday the Senate named the four members of its Rules Committee — Tollison; John Horhn, D-Jackson; Josh Harkins, R-Flowood; and Tommy Gollott, R-Biloxi. Burton in his role as president pro-tem will chair the committee.
Mar 30, 2015: Tenth Amendment Center: 12 States and Counting: Mississippi Right to Try Act Signed into Law
Introduced by Sen. Josh Harkins, Senate Bill 2485 (SB2485) gives terminally ill patients access to medicines that have not been given final approval for use by the FDA. It passed the Senate 48-3 and the House concurred with a vote of 118-0. With the signature from Gov. Bryant today, Mississippi is now the 12th state to have passed such a law in the past year.
Introduced by Sen. Josh Harkins, Senate Bill 2485 (SB2485) gives terminally ill patients access to medicines that have not been given final approval for use by the FDA. It passed the Senate 48-3 and the House concurred with a vote of 118-0. With the signature from Gov. Bryant today, Mississippi is now the 12th state to have passed such a law in the past year.
Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Feb 19, 2015: Y'all Politics: Senator Josh Harkins announces re-election bid to MS State Senate Seat
State Senator Josh Harkins announced plans to seek re-election to State Senate District 20, covering Flowood, Brandon, Pelahatchie, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, Leesburg and Pisgah.
State Senator Josh Harkins announced plans to seek re-election to State Senate District 20, covering Flowood, Brandon, Pelahatchie, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, Leesburg and Pisgah.
Feb 7, 2015: Mississippi PEP: SB 2485, nullifying FDA restrictions for terminally ill patients, moves on to House
Senate Bill 2485 (SB2485) was introduced by Sen. Josh Harkins as the Mississippi Right to Try Act on Jan. 19. The bill was passed out of committee late last month. And yesterday, the full Senate took the measure up, passing it by a vote of 48-3
Senate Bill 2485 (SB2485) was introduced by Sen. Josh Harkins as the Mississippi Right to Try Act on Jan. 19. The bill was passed out of committee late last month. And yesterday, the full Senate took the measure up, passing it by a vote of 48-3
Jan 14, 2015: WJTV: Miss. House roll call on alternate school amendment language
Two senators cast a "paired" vote, which does not count for or against the final tally. Republican Sen. Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, who was in the chamber, cast a "paired no" vote for himself and a "paired yes" vote for his colleague, Republican Josh Harkins of Flowood, who was not in the chamber.
Two senators cast a "paired" vote, which does not count for or against the final tally. Republican Sen. Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, who was in the chamber, cast a "paired no" vote for himself and a "paired yes" vote for his colleague, Republican Josh Harkins of Flowood, who was not in the chamber.
Oct 13, 2014: Growing Mississippi: MDAC and Mississippi Department of Education Celebrate Farm to School Week
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce collaborated with the Mississippi Department of Education to celebrate the third annual Mississippi Farm to School Week on October 9, 2014, at StoneBridge Elementary School in Brandon, Mississippi. Students dined with special guests including Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Preston Sullivan, Senate Agriculture Committee Vice-Chairman Russell Jolly, State Senator Josh Harkins, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, State Representative Mark Baker, Brandon Mayor Butch Lee, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Operations Officer Todd Ivey, Rankin County School District Superintendent Dr. Lynn Weathersby, as well as the Mississippi farmers responsible for growing some of the lunch menu items.
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce collaborated with the Mississippi Department of Education to celebrate the third annual Mississippi Farm to School Week on October 9, 2014, at StoneBridge Elementary School in Brandon, Mississippi. Students dined with special guests including Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Preston Sullivan, Senate Agriculture Committee Vice-Chairman Russell Jolly, State Senator Josh Harkins, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, State Representative Mark Baker, Brandon Mayor Butch Lee, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Operations Officer Todd Ivey, Rankin County School District Superintendent Dr. Lynn Weathersby, as well as the Mississippi farmers responsible for growing some of the lunch menu items.
Mar 7, 2014: The Dispatch: Miss. Senate OKs version of criminal justice bill
Senators against the bill Thursday were Republicans Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, Josh Harkins of Flowood and Dean Kirby of Pearl.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Apr 23, 2014: Hemp News: Mississippi: Governor Signs Law To Allow Marijuana-Derived CBD Oil For Seizures
"Hopefully, this will lead the way to some groundbreaking insight into, not only children with epilepsy, but any other neurological disorder," said Sen. Josh Harkins (R-Flowood), who pushed the measure.
Senators against the bill Thursday were Republicans Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, Josh Harkins of Flowood and Dean Kirby of Pearl.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Apr 23, 2014: Hemp News: Mississippi: Governor Signs Law To Allow Marijuana-Derived CBD Oil For Seizures
"Hopefully, this will lead the way to some groundbreaking insight into, not only children with epilepsy, but any other neurological disorder," said Sen. Josh Harkins (R-Flowood), who pushed the measure.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-20 Josh Harkins (R-Flowood)
SD-25 William Longwitz (R-Madison)
SD-30 Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
These are the seats in the heavily Republican suburbs of Jackson in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. They are 70%, 75%, and 71% McCain districts, respectively.
SD-20 Josh Harkins (R-Flowood)
SD-25 William Longwitz (R-Madison)
SD-30 Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
These are the seats in the heavily Republican suburbs of Jackson in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. They are 70%, 75%, and 71% McCain districts, respectively.