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Jan 9, 2023: Scott County Times: DEMOCRATS FINALIZE HOSPITAL CRISIS PLAN, BLAST REPUBLICANS FOR INACTION
“I feel silly trying to explain to (Republicans) why we need to do something about this quickly when the need is right there smacking them in the face every single day,” said Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader. “These people have the best possible access to the best possible information about the state, and they’re ignoring it. They’re running away from the problem. The house is fully on fire right now, but it’s fine because Republicans say it’s not really burning. “I don’t know what they’re waiting on, but this crisis needs to be addressed right now,” Johnson continued. “I don’t know where their plan is, but we have one.” |
Dec 8, 2022: Jackson Advocate: Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus open to serve Black and other residents since 1976
The MS State House currently has the following members: JERAMY ANDERSON, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but who has served as the representative from Moss Point; OTIS ANTHONY, representing Bolivar, Humphreys, Sunflower, and Washington counties; WILLIE BAILEY, representing Washington County; EARLE BANKS, representing Hinds County; CHRISTOPHER BELL, representing Hinds County; EDWARD BLACKMON, representing Madison County; BO BROWN, representing Hinds County; CEDRIC BURNETT, representing Coahoma, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica counties; BRYANT CLARK, representing Attala, Holmes, and Yazoo counties; ALYCE CLARKE, representing Hinds County; ANGELA COCKERHAM, representing Adams, Amite, Pike, and Wilkerson counties; RONNIE CRUDUP, representing Hinds County; OSCAR DENTON, representing Warren County; JOHN FAULKNER, representing Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Tate counties; JOHN HINES, representing Bolivar, Issaquena, and Washington counties; GREGORY HOLLOWAY, representing Claiborne, Copiah, and Hinds counties; LATAISHA JACKSON, representing Panola and Tate counties; ROBERT JOHNSON, representing Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson counties; KABIR KARRIEM, representing Lowndes County; HESTER JACKSON MCCRAY, representing Desoto County; CARL MICKENS, representing Lowndes, Noxubee, and Winston counties; SOLOMON OSBORNE, representing Leflore County; ORLANDO PADEN, representing Bolivar and Coahoma counties; DARYL PORTER, representing Pike and Walthall counties; TRACEY ROSEBUD, representing Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; ROBERT SANDERS, representing Bolivar and Sunflower counties; OMERIA SCOTT, representing Clarke, Jasper, and Jones counties; DE’KEITHER STAMPS, representing Hinds County; RUFUS STRAUGHTER, representing Humphreys, Sharkey, and Yazoo counties; ZAKIYA SUMMERS, representing Hinds and Rankin counties; CHEIKH TAYLOR, representing Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties; RICKEY THOMPSON, representing Lee and Monroe counties; KENNETH WALKER, representing Attala, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; PERCY WATSON, representing Forrest County; SONYA WILLIAMS BARNES, representing Harrison County; and CHARLES YOUNG, representing Lauderdale County.
The MS State House currently has the following members: JERAMY ANDERSON, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but who has served as the representative from Moss Point; OTIS ANTHONY, representing Bolivar, Humphreys, Sunflower, and Washington counties; WILLIE BAILEY, representing Washington County; EARLE BANKS, representing Hinds County; CHRISTOPHER BELL, representing Hinds County; EDWARD BLACKMON, representing Madison County; BO BROWN, representing Hinds County; CEDRIC BURNETT, representing Coahoma, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica counties; BRYANT CLARK, representing Attala, Holmes, and Yazoo counties; ALYCE CLARKE, representing Hinds County; ANGELA COCKERHAM, representing Adams, Amite, Pike, and Wilkerson counties; RONNIE CRUDUP, representing Hinds County; OSCAR DENTON, representing Warren County; JOHN FAULKNER, representing Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Tate counties; JOHN HINES, representing Bolivar, Issaquena, and Washington counties; GREGORY HOLLOWAY, representing Claiborne, Copiah, and Hinds counties; LATAISHA JACKSON, representing Panola and Tate counties; ROBERT JOHNSON, representing Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson counties; KABIR KARRIEM, representing Lowndes County; HESTER JACKSON MCCRAY, representing Desoto County; CARL MICKENS, representing Lowndes, Noxubee, and Winston counties; SOLOMON OSBORNE, representing Leflore County; ORLANDO PADEN, representing Bolivar and Coahoma counties; DARYL PORTER, representing Pike and Walthall counties; TRACEY ROSEBUD, representing Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; ROBERT SANDERS, representing Bolivar and Sunflower counties; OMERIA SCOTT, representing Clarke, Jasper, and Jones counties; DE’KEITHER STAMPS, representing Hinds County; RUFUS STRAUGHTER, representing Humphreys, Sharkey, and Yazoo counties; ZAKIYA SUMMERS, representing Hinds and Rankin counties; CHEIKH TAYLOR, representing Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties; RICKEY THOMPSON, representing Lee and Monroe counties; KENNETH WALKER, representing Attala, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; PERCY WATSON, representing Forrest County; SONYA WILLIAMS BARNES, representing Harrison County; and CHARLES YOUNG, representing Lauderdale County.
Nov 3, 2022: Daily Leader: Lawmakers pass $247M in incentives for aluminum mill
“No one here is arguing that economic development isn’t a good thing,” Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, the House Democratic leader, said Wednesday on the south steps of the state Capitol. “But while we’re in this building, facing a crisis that affects each and every Mississippian, we should talk about solutions. It would be malpractice to walk out of here, at the height of this crisis, without passing legislation that would begin to address the myriad issues facing our state’s healthcare system.”
Nov 2, 2022: WTOK: Lawmakers give the green light to nearly $247 million in incentives for Lowndes County economic development project
“Since we last gathered as a legislature in this building, our state’s long ignored health care troubles have reached a crisis point and absolute state of emergency,” said House minority leader Rep. Robert Johnson.
“No one here is arguing that economic development isn’t a good thing,” Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, the House Democratic leader, said Wednesday on the south steps of the state Capitol. “But while we’re in this building, facing a crisis that affects each and every Mississippian, we should talk about solutions. It would be malpractice to walk out of here, at the height of this crisis, without passing legislation that would begin to address the myriad issues facing our state’s healthcare system.”
Nov 2, 2022: WTOK: Lawmakers give the green light to nearly $247 million in incentives for Lowndes County economic development project
“Since we last gathered as a legislature in this building, our state’s long ignored health care troubles have reached a crisis point and absolute state of emergency,” said House minority leader Rep. Robert Johnson.
March 30, 2022: Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Mississippi lawmakers pass bills redrawing district lines
Members of the House and Senate have passed bills to redraw district lines for their respective chambers. Nearly every district received adjustments, with several facing significant changes or relocations. In the House, one Republican seat was dissolved as current District 20 Representative Chris Brown of Nettleton told fellow lawmakers he will not run for re-election. And House Minority Leader Robert Johnson of Natchez says the house map will unfairly preserve the state’s Republican majority.
“The chairman is right. His plan does not reduce the number [of POC majority districts]. It keeps it at the status quo of 42,” says Johnson. “But people of color make up close to 44% of the state. 42 districts is only 34% of the state. Let a redistricting plan reflect the population and the people of the state of Mississippi.”
Members of the House and Senate have passed bills to redraw district lines for their respective chambers. Nearly every district received adjustments, with several facing significant changes or relocations. In the House, one Republican seat was dissolved as current District 20 Representative Chris Brown of Nettleton told fellow lawmakers he will not run for re-election. And House Minority Leader Robert Johnson of Natchez says the house map will unfairly preserve the state’s Republican majority.
“The chairman is right. His plan does not reduce the number [of POC majority districts]. It keeps it at the status quo of 42,” says Johnson. “But people of color make up close to 44% of the state. 42 districts is only 34% of the state. Let a redistricting plan reflect the population and the people of the state of Mississippi.”
Jan 6, 2022: Mississippi Today: House Republicans pass redistricting plan that creates sprawling majority-Black congressional district
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader from Natchez, a city that would be affected, offered an alternative plan that would have moved all of Hinds County and a portion of southern Madison County from the 3rd to the 2nd but left southwest Mississippi in the 3rd.
Oct 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Ballot initiative fix not likely to occur during 2021 special session
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader, said multiple items should be considered, such as COVID-19 “hazard pay” not only for health care workers but grocery store clerks and others who “had to come to work every day” to ensure a functioning society.
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader from Natchez, a city that would be affected, offered an alternative plan that would have moved all of Hinds County and a portion of southern Madison County from the 3rd to the 2nd but left southwest Mississippi in the 3rd.
Oct 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Ballot initiative fix not likely to occur during 2021 special session
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader, said multiple items should be considered, such as COVID-19 “hazard pay” not only for health care workers but grocery store clerks and others who “had to come to work every day” to ensure a functioning society.
Mar 15, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Regional Jackson airport commission moves forward
But state Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, asked "Why doesn't Rankin County builds its own regional airport instead of trying to take one?"
But state Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, asked "Why doesn't Rankin County builds its own regional airport instead of trying to take one?"
Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: House Minority Leaders Named
Rep. Robert Johnson will take the assistant leader position.
Rep. Robert Johnson will take the assistant leader position.
Dec 16, 2015: Daily Journal: House Democratic leader remains a question mark
Still, many said a minority leader is needed to serve as a spokesman for the opposition. Some names have emerged as a possible new Democratic leader, including Robert Johnson, D-Natchez; Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville; Nick Bain, D-Corinth and the aforementioned Holland and Baria.
Still, many said a minority leader is needed to serve as a spokesman for the opposition. Some names have emerged as a possible new Democratic leader, including Robert Johnson, D-Natchez; Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville; Nick Bain, D-Corinth and the aforementioned Holland and Baria.
Oct 19, 2015: ABC News: Mississippi Lawmaker Apologizes Over 'Black Judge' Comment
Democratic Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, who's also in the Black Caucus, said of Carpenter's comment about a judge: "This whole notion is just race baiting."
Democratic Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, who's also in the Black Caucus, said of Carpenter's comment about a judge: "This whole notion is just race baiting."
Mar 19, 2015: NewsMs: Vehicle Inspection Sticker Kicked to the Curb; Last Roadblock Removed
“We will be saving the state $720,000 a year. That’s how much it cost to operate the program,” explained House Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Johnson, III (D-Natchez) during Thursday’s floor debate.
“We will be saving the state $720,000 a year. That’s how much it cost to operate the program,” explained House Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Johnson, III (D-Natchez) during Thursday’s floor debate.
Mar 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bridges deteriorate as lawmakers seek temporary fix
"But there are casino roads projects that still are not complete, including some projects that have already been let that have not been completed," said House Transportation Commissioner Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez. "Some folks have been saying to just fold them into the transportation budget. But that starts becoming chaotic. The work is supposed to be under a priority system, so when we just start folding in other projects … This bill needs some work."
"But there are casino roads projects that still are not complete, including some projects that have already been let that have not been completed," said House Transportation Commissioner Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez. "Some folks have been saying to just fold them into the transportation budget. But that starts becoming chaotic. The work is supposed to be under a priority system, so when we just start folding in other projects … This bill needs some work."
Feb 28, 2015: Natchez Democrat:Moroney, Dearing run for Senate seat
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
Feb 20, 2015: Americans United: Jesus Takes The Wheel: Miss. Lawmakers Want To Exempt Church Bus Drivers From Certification
“This just allows small churches; some don’t have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus,” said House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Robert Johnson III, (D-Natchez), according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
“This just allows small churches; some don’t have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus,” said House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Robert Johnson III, (D-Natchez), according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
Feb 5, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 'Jesus Take the Wheel Act' passes House
"This just allows small churches, some don't have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus," said state Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, who chairs the Transportation Committee which had passed the bill earlier in the session.
"This just allows small churches, some don't have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus," said state Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, who chairs the Transportation Committee which had passed the bill earlier in the session.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
DEAD. Uber bills. SB 2564, by Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, and HB 1211 by Rep. Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, would have aided ride sharing networks such as Uber in Mississippi, and regulated them, including auto insurance requirements and background checks for drivers.
DEAD. Uber bills. SB 2564, by Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, and HB 1211 by Rep. Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, would have aided ride sharing networks such as Uber in Mississippi, and regulated them, including auto insurance requirements and background checks for drivers.
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers say the darndest things
"They're all dead." — House Transportation Chairman Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, introducing bills to name highways and bridges after people.
"They're all dead." — House Transportation Chairman Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, introducing bills to name highways and bridges after people.
Jan 7, 2015: Natchez Democrat: Local legislators says education, state budget will dominate session
District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, said he believes the state budget will dominate the session. Johnson serves as a sub-committee chairman on the House appropriations committee, and the house and senate committees will have a joint meeting today. “We had $50 million above our estimated (revenue) in December, so we ought to be good moneywise,” he said. “The question that comes in is are we going to take care of some of our needs or are we going to work on tax cuts?”
District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, said he believes the state budget will dominate the session. Johnson serves as a sub-committee chairman on the House appropriations committee, and the house and senate committees will have a joint meeting today. “We had $50 million above our estimated (revenue) in December, so we ought to be good moneywise,” he said. “The question that comes in is are we going to take care of some of our needs or are we going to work on tax cuts?”
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.
Oct 11, 2021: Mississippi Today: Ballot initiative fix not likely to occur during 2021 special session
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader, said multiple items should be considered, such as COVID-19 “hazard pay” not only for health care workers but grocery store clerks and others who “had to come to work every day” to ensure a functioning society.
Rep. Robert Johnson, the House Democratic leader, said multiple items should be considered, such as COVID-19 “hazard pay” not only for health care workers but grocery store clerks and others who “had to come to work every day” to ensure a functioning society.