Mar 29, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Could lottery be coming to Mississippi?
Long-time state Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has filed bill to establish a lottery for more than a decade, was successful in getting the amendment passed on the charitable bingo bill.
Long-time state Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has filed bill to establish a lottery for more than a decade, was successful in getting the amendment passed on the charitable bingo bill.
Mar 8, 2016: Mississippi Gun News: MS House Seeks to Reign In Anti-Second Amendment Judges
Nays–Anderson, Bailey, Bain, Banks, Baria, Williams-Barnes, Bell (65th), Blackmon, Calhoun, Campbell, Clark, Clarke, Cockerham, Coleman, Denton, Dortch, Ellis, Evans (91st), Faulkner, Gibbs, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horan, Huddleston (30th), Hughes, Jackson, Johnson (94th), Karriem, Middleton, Myers, Paden, Perkins, Scott, Straughter, Sullivan, Sykes, Thomas, Walker, Watson, Wooten, Young. Total–42.
Nays–Anderson, Bailey, Bain, Banks, Baria, Williams-Barnes, Bell (65th), Blackmon, Calhoun, Campbell, Clark, Clarke, Cockerham, Coleman, Denton, Dortch, Ellis, Evans (91st), Faulkner, Gibbs, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horan, Huddleston (30th), Hughes, Jackson, Johnson (94th), Karriem, Middleton, Myers, Paden, Perkins, Scott, Straughter, Sullivan, Sykes, Thomas, Walker, Watson, Wooten, Young. Total–42.
Jan 11, 2016: WLOX: Mississippi lawmakers react to folks crossing state lines for Powerball
"I don't see any difference I don't see any difference in bingo and the lottery," noted Representative Alyce Clarke-D.
"I don't see any difference I don't see any difference in bingo and the lottery," noted Representative Alyce Clarke-D.
Jan 8, 2016: WDAM: Lottery likelihood in Mississippi
State lawmakers turned down the opportunity to create a Mississippi lottery in February of 2015 when District 69 Representative Alyce Clarke’s House Bill 761 died in committee.
State lawmakers turned down the opportunity to create a Mississippi lottery in February of 2015 when District 69 Representative Alyce Clarke’s House Bill 761 died in committee.
Nov 17, 2015: WLBT: Gunn comes under fire over remarks about women lawmakers
House District 69 Representative Alyce Clarke agrees. She has been part of the state's governing body for more than 30 years.
House District 69 Representative Alyce Clarke agrees. She has been part of the state's governing body for more than 30 years.
Sept 14, 2015: MPB: Capitol City in Budget Crunch, Limited Tax Base a Challenge
But the request for $350,000 for law enforcement didn't get out of committee. Hinds County Representative Alyce Clarke.
But the request for $350,000 for law enforcement didn't get out of committee. Hinds County Representative Alyce Clarke.
Feb 27, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Gov. Bryant Gets GOP Foe as Filing Deadline Nears
Plavise Patterson, a businesswoman and community activist who ran for Jackson city council's Ward 5 in 2013, has qualified to run in Mississippi House District 69 along with incumbent Alyce Clarke. Corinthian Sanders, another perennial name on local ballots, will run for House District 72 against incumbent Kimberly Campbell.
Plavise Patterson, a businesswoman and community activist who ran for Jackson city council's Ward 5 in 2013, has qualified to run in Mississippi House District 69 along with incumbent Alyce Clarke. Corinthian Sanders, another perennial name on local ballots, will run for House District 72 against incumbent Kimberly Campbell.
Feb 26, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Uncertainty Looms for Wages, Schools, Health Care in Tax Cut Plan
Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, wanted to require the state to develop a state lottery before it enacts the tax cut. Smith's response to that and just about every Democratic proposal was the same: "If you vote for this amendment, you might as well vote against the bill."
Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, wanted to require the state to develop a state lottery before it enacts the tax cut. Smith's response to that and just about every Democratic proposal was the same: "If you vote for this amendment, you might as well vote against the bill."
Feb 11, 2015: WLBT: Lottery in Mississippi: What are the odds?
State Representative Alyce Clarke says the vote proved that citizens want a lottery here. She introduces bills for a lottery every year.
State Representative Alyce Clarke says the vote proved that citizens want a lottery here. She introduces bills for a lottery every year.
Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: No Legislation Is Dead Until It’s Dead
House Bill 750 and Senate Bill 2474, authored by two Jackson Democrats, Rep. Alyce Clarke, and Sen. Sollie Norwood, strengthen the existing anti-bullying law to identify students who are often targeted by bullying based on their disability, appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
House Bill 750 and Senate Bill 2474, authored by two Jackson Democrats, Rep. Alyce Clarke, and Sen. Sollie Norwood, strengthen the existing anti-bullying law to identify students who are often targeted by bullying based on their disability, appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
Jan 7, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Black Caucus calls on full funding for Miss. schools
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant told The Associated Press last week that he doesn't think MAEP would produce the education system the state needs, even if it were fully funded. "Republicans are very willing to fund things that work in education," Bryant said in the Dec. 30 interview. "We are unwilling to put money into a formula that has not proven to be effective and that appears to increase the administrative expenditures more than the classroom."
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant told The Associated Press last week that he doesn't think MAEP would produce the education system the state needs, even if it were fully funded. "Republicans are very willing to fund things that work in education," Bryant said in the Dec. 30 interview. "We are unwilling to put money into a formula that has not proven to be effective and that appears to increase the administrative expenditures more than the classroom."
Nov 25, 2014: Towleroad: Mississippi Says It Will Appeal Marriage Ruling As AFA Calls for Governor To Defy It
State Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has a gay son, praised Reeves' decision. Another Democratic state legislator, Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville, said simply, "You can't usurp a federal judge."
State Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has a gay son, praised Reeves' decision. Another Democratic state legislator, Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville, said simply, "You can't usurp a federal judge."
Nov 11, 2014: Bapist News Global: Baptist preacher breaks ranks on gay rights
Other personalities featured in upcoming television spots include Alyce Clarke, the first African-American woman to serve in the Mississippi legislature, who attends a Baptist church and has a gay son; Sergeant Justin Kelly, an openly gay Iraq War veteran; and a lesbian couple who are raising two children but under Mississippi law are not legally recognized as a family.
Other personalities featured in upcoming television spots include Alyce Clarke, the first African-American woman to serve in the Mississippi legislature, who attends a Baptist church and has a gay son; Sergeant Justin Kelly, an openly gay Iraq War veteran; and a lesbian couple who are raising two children but under Mississippi law are not legally recognized as a family.
Nov 10, 2014: Jackson Free Press: HRC Campaign Seeks to Bridge Faith and LGBT Advancement
Others who shared their stories through the campaign were Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, Rev. Stan Wilson, Jeremy and Kathryn Cole, Blossom Brown and Sergeant Justin Kelly. The HRC is spending $310,000 on the campaign, including commercials, which begin airing today.
Others who shared their stories through the campaign were Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, Rev. Stan Wilson, Jeremy and Kathryn Cole, Blossom Brown and Sergeant Justin Kelly. The HRC is spending $310,000 on the campaign, including commercials, which begin airing today.
Nov 9, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Some Miss. Baptists part of campaign for gay equality
Stan Wilson, pastor at Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, is being featured by the HRC in one of its six television ads. Other Mississippians featured in television spots are a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher Mary Jane Kennedy from Florence, state Representative Alyce Clarke, Hinds County couple Jeremy and Kathryn Cole, transgender woman Blossom Brown from Greenwood and Army Reserves veteran Justin Kelly from Greenville.
Nov 6, 2014: Jackson Advocate: Rep. Alyce G. Clarke visits her Alcorn State University
One of Alcorn State University's shining examples of how a quality education can nurture a stronger community is Rep. Alyce G. Clarke (shown touring her alma mater). After a long career as a nutritionist, in 1985 she took health advocacy to a whole new level as the first black female in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 69 in Hinds County.
May 20, 2014: SF Gate: Course aims to increase women in Miss. politics
On Thursday, they're meeting at the state Capitol with Gov. Phil Bryant, state Treasurer Lynn Fitch and other officials, including Democratic state Rep. Alyce Clarke of Jackson and Republican state Sen. Sally Doty of Brookhaven.
May 14, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Human Rights Campaign pushing for anti-discrimination law
Among those joining Griffin at the news conference were Democratic state Reps. Alyce Clarke and Jim Evans of Jackson and Rufus Straughter of Belzoni.
Feb 3, 2014: MPB: Details of Proposed Teacher Pay Raise Revealed
The committee's vice-chair Alyce Clarke of Jackson says the benchmark requirement could be a poison-pill in the bill. "If I had been involved in the crafting of the bill, I would have requested that all teachers receive a pay raise. It is my belief that if you spend a full with the students you need to get full pay for that," Clarke said.
Stan Wilson, pastor at Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, is being featured by the HRC in one of its six television ads. Other Mississippians featured in television spots are a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher Mary Jane Kennedy from Florence, state Representative Alyce Clarke, Hinds County couple Jeremy and Kathryn Cole, transgender woman Blossom Brown from Greenwood and Army Reserves veteran Justin Kelly from Greenville.
Nov 6, 2014: Jackson Advocate: Rep. Alyce G. Clarke visits her Alcorn State University
One of Alcorn State University's shining examples of how a quality education can nurture a stronger community is Rep. Alyce G. Clarke (shown touring her alma mater). After a long career as a nutritionist, in 1985 she took health advocacy to a whole new level as the first black female in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 69 in Hinds County.
May 20, 2014: SF Gate: Course aims to increase women in Miss. politics
On Thursday, they're meeting at the state Capitol with Gov. Phil Bryant, state Treasurer Lynn Fitch and other officials, including Democratic state Rep. Alyce Clarke of Jackson and Republican state Sen. Sally Doty of Brookhaven.
May 14, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Human Rights Campaign pushing for anti-discrimination law
Among those joining Griffin at the news conference were Democratic state Reps. Alyce Clarke and Jim Evans of Jackson and Rufus Straughter of Belzoni.
Feb 3, 2014: MPB: Details of Proposed Teacher Pay Raise Revealed
The committee's vice-chair Alyce Clarke of Jackson says the benchmark requirement could be a poison-pill in the bill. "If I had been involved in the crafting of the bill, I would have requested that all teachers receive a pay raise. It is my belief that if you spend a full with the students you need to get full pay for that," Clarke said.
Nov 4, 2013: Mississippi PEP: State Rep. Alyce Clarke’s view of budgeting: “We can find money for everything else.”
Mississippi drug courts are handling a growing number of cases, and officials say they help people improve their lives through treatment and accountability rather than imprisonment. But funding for the courts remains stagnant.
Mar 7, 2013: Mississippi Link: Sollie Norwood sworn in to Senate District 28 seat
Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has served since 1985, was the first black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature. She said she believes Norwood is a good man, and that she’ll make sure he works for the state’s women.
Dec 10, 2012: Mississippi Political Pulse: Rep. Alyce Clarke Plans to Re-Introduce Bill Creating Lottery
Supporters of a Mississippi lottery acknowledge that they have their work cut out for them.“I’ve tried it six different times, and I’m going to try it again this year,” said Mississippi Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson.
July 11, 2011: West Jackson: Happy Birthday to Representative Alyce Clarke
This past weekend, as everyone was out shopping for fireworks and groceries for the grill, Representative Alyce Clarke was celebrating her birthday.
Aug 28, 2008: Yall Politics: Letter from Reps Martinson & Janus to Rep. Alyce Clarke on Tyrone Ellis/Billy McCoy DNC expenditure
As you may know, recent events and subsequent news reports have highlighted to the public, and to members of the Management Committee, the possibility that certain travel advances were approved outside the usual Management Committee procedures outlined in the Rules of the House of Representatives.
Mar 3, 2003; Capitol Words: Tribute To Alyce Griffin Clarke
Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of Black History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the many accomplishments of distinguished African Americans in Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
Mississippi drug courts are handling a growing number of cases, and officials say they help people improve their lives through treatment and accountability rather than imprisonment. But funding for the courts remains stagnant.
Mar 7, 2013: Mississippi Link: Sollie Norwood sworn in to Senate District 28 seat
Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has served since 1985, was the first black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature. She said she believes Norwood is a good man, and that she’ll make sure he works for the state’s women.
Dec 10, 2012: Mississippi Political Pulse: Rep. Alyce Clarke Plans to Re-Introduce Bill Creating Lottery
Supporters of a Mississippi lottery acknowledge that they have their work cut out for them.“I’ve tried it six different times, and I’m going to try it again this year,” said Mississippi Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson.
July 11, 2011: West Jackson: Happy Birthday to Representative Alyce Clarke
This past weekend, as everyone was out shopping for fireworks and groceries for the grill, Representative Alyce Clarke was celebrating her birthday.
Aug 28, 2008: Yall Politics: Letter from Reps Martinson & Janus to Rep. Alyce Clarke on Tyrone Ellis/Billy McCoy DNC expenditure
As you may know, recent events and subsequent news reports have highlighted to the public, and to members of the Management Committee, the possibility that certain travel advances were approved outside the usual Management Committee procedures outlined in the Rules of the House of Representatives.
Mar 3, 2003; Capitol Words: Tribute To Alyce Griffin Clarke
Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of Black History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the many accomplishments of distinguished African Americans in Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
Alyce G. Clarke is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 69. She was first elected to the chamber in 1983.