Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, who won the former seat of Bobby Howell of Kilmichael in November, is new to the Legislature. When asked how the day had gone so far, he said he was surprised by the slow pace.
Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, who won the former seat of Bobby Howell of Kilmichael in November, is new to the Legislature. When asked how the day had gone so far, he said he was surprised by the slow pace.
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
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Moak blasts hospital bailout, bill sent back to commitee
Representative Jason White (R-West) and Representative Bobby Howell (R-Kilmichael) have authored legislation that would have Attala County's 19,000 taxpayers pick up the tab for keeping Montfort Jones hospital afloat through a 5 Million Dollar Bond Issue. HB 1418, passed in the House Ways and Means Committee, also provides authority for the hospital to seek bankruptcy protection under the legislation.
Representative Jason White (R-West) and Representative Bobby Howell (R-Kilmichael) have authored legislation that would have Attala County's 19,000 taxpayers pick up the tab for keeping Montfort Jones hospital afloat through a 5 Million Dollar Bond Issue. HB 1418, passed in the House Ways and Means Committee, also provides authority for the hospital to seek bankruptcy protection under the legislation.
Oct 11, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Palasini fiasco prompts calls for state oversight
“This points out a problem, and we’ll be looking into it,” said House Medicaid Committee Chairman Bobby Howell, R-Kilmichael.
“This points out a problem, and we’ll be looking into it,” said House Medicaid Committee Chairman Bobby Howell, R-Kilmichael.
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.