Willie Bailey
Feb 24, 2016: Sun Herald: House passes bill to change court districts after hot debate
"This state has fought to deprive African-Americans of education, political and economic power," said Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, who introduced the third amendment. "We've had to fight for every right we enjoy right now. When a chairman tells you that his purpose is to equalize a population, that sounds good, but in reality, it doesn't work that way."
Sept 30, 2015: Delta Health Alliance: Leland Medical Clinic announces exciting new improvements
“Once the renovation is complete, Leland Medical Clinic will be able to provide more services and opportunities for our patients,” remarked Karen Matthews, Delta Health Alliance CEO. In addition to Dr. Matthews’ efforts, MS State Representative Willie Bailey, Delta Health Alliance Board member, has been instrumental in the process. According to Bailey, “We are appreciative of USDA Rural Development to ensure that Delta residents receive quality health care in a quality facility. USDA is always supportive of bettering the Delta.” Newly planned and expanded services will include an upgraded exercise room for patients, a new pediatric examination room, x-ray services, and an additional waiting room.
Feb 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi House Passes Bill Mandating Execution Secrecy
The House passed the bill 82-34, rejecting an attempt by Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, to outlaw the death penalty. The bill goes to the Senate for more debate, where a similar bill died at a deadline for action Thursday.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bill to keep former death row inmates in prison
State Rep. Kevin Horan, D-Grenada, and state Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, argued that there should be an option for life with parole for death row inmates with a mental disability.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Willie Bailey (D - Greenville) speaks against Denny map
Rep. Willie Bailey: It doesn't do any good to have 42 African-American legislators sitting down here like bumps on a log. Not a single African-American on Ways and Means under Speaker Gunn's administration.
"This state has fought to deprive African-Americans of education, political and economic power," said Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, who introduced the third amendment. "We've had to fight for every right we enjoy right now. When a chairman tells you that his purpose is to equalize a population, that sounds good, but in reality, it doesn't work that way."
Sept 30, 2015: Delta Health Alliance: Leland Medical Clinic announces exciting new improvements
“Once the renovation is complete, Leland Medical Clinic will be able to provide more services and opportunities for our patients,” remarked Karen Matthews, Delta Health Alliance CEO. In addition to Dr. Matthews’ efforts, MS State Representative Willie Bailey, Delta Health Alliance Board member, has been instrumental in the process. According to Bailey, “We are appreciative of USDA Rural Development to ensure that Delta residents receive quality health care in a quality facility. USDA is always supportive of bettering the Delta.” Newly planned and expanded services will include an upgraded exercise room for patients, a new pediatric examination room, x-ray services, and an additional waiting room.
Feb 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi House Passes Bill Mandating Execution Secrecy
The House passed the bill 82-34, rejecting an attempt by Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, to outlaw the death penalty. The bill goes to the Senate for more debate, where a similar bill died at a deadline for action Thursday.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bill to keep former death row inmates in prison
State Rep. Kevin Horan, D-Grenada, and state Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, argued that there should be an option for life with parole for death row inmates with a mental disability.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Willie Bailey (D - Greenville) speaks against Denny map
Rep. Willie Bailey: It doesn't do any good to have 42 African-American legislators sitting down here like bumps on a log. Not a single African-American on Ways and Means under Speaker Gunn's administration.