Oct 15, 2015: Vicksburg Post: Johnson leads candidates in contributions
In the legislative races, Republican State Sen. Briggs Hopson III led all candidates representing Warren County with $57,204.95 in contributions paid to the Committee to Elect Briggs Hopson. The committee reported $46,504.65. Hopson is unopposed.
In the legislative races, Republican State Sen. Briggs Hopson III led all candidates representing Warren County with $57,204.95 in contributions paid to the Committee to Elect Briggs Hopson. The committee reported $46,504.65. Hopson is unopposed.
Oct 2, 2015: Vicksburg Post: TanTec still running strong after 10 months
Flach, who oversees operations in the U.S., China and Vietnam, conducted a personal tour of the facility for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, state Sen. Briggs Hopson, staffers from both offices and members of the media.
Flach, who oversees operations in the U.S., China and Vietnam, conducted a personal tour of the facility for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, state Sen. Briggs Hopson, staffers from both offices and members of the media.
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June 30, 2015: Vicksburg Post: Process to change state flag could happen multiple ways
State Sen. Briggs Hopson III said whether the issue is taken up legislatively or via a statewide referendum probably won’t know until the legislature convenes again. “I think it’s something we will be discussing and it’s something worthy of discussing, but it’s premature right now,” he said. Mar 12, 2015: Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance: 11 Bad Bills: Anti-immigrant and xenophobic; All “DEAD”
SB 2805--Sen Briggs Hopson, R, Vicksburg “Photo ID to make claim for unemployment benefits” Mar 7, 2015: Daily Journal: Trust bill one step from governor
Sen. Briggs Hopson, R-Vicksburg, was successful in amending the bill to allow the trust on land to be 110 years instead of 360. Hopson still voted against the bill, but said at least a provision was needed to ensure large tracts of land were not kept off the market for decades or even centuries. |
Mar 5, 2015: Clarion Ledger: HB 153 prompts rare alliance, King of England reference
The original version of the bill set a 360-year deadline for both types of assets, but an amendment by state Sen. Briggs Hopson, R-Vicksburg, changed the measure.
The original version of the bill set a 360-year deadline for both types of assets, but an amendment by state Sen. Briggs Hopson, R-Vicksburg, changed the measure.
Feb 23, 2015: MissAppeal: Congratulations to Briggs Hopson, President-Elect of The Mississippi Bar
According to The Mississippi Bar website, Briggs Hopson of Vicksburg has been elected as the President-Elect, soon to be President of The Mississippi Bar.
According to The Mississippi Bar website, Briggs Hopson of Vicksburg has been elected as the President-Elect, soon to be President of The Mississippi Bar.
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 15, 2015: Vicksburg Post: Common Core reviews crisscross Legislature
It’s a structure that was logical enough for state Sen. Briggs Hopson III, R-Vicksburg, who was among 31 senators who voted for the measure. He was among 37 senators who voted against an amendment that would have blocked MDE from keeping Common Core in any form even had a commission recommended doing so.
It’s a structure that was logical enough for state Sen. Briggs Hopson III, R-Vicksburg, who was among 31 senators who voted for the measure. He was among 37 senators who voted against an amendment that would have blocked MDE from keeping Common Core in any form even had a commission recommended doing so.
Jan 30, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Chris McDaniel releases details on election reform bills, calls on chairmen to bring bills out of committees.
Both bills were double-referred, one to Appropriations Committee chaired by Senator Buck Clarke and the other to Judiciary A Committee chaired by Senator Briggs Hopson.
Both bills were double-referred, one to Appropriations Committee chaired by Senator Buck Clarke and the other to Judiciary A Committee chaired by Senator Briggs Hopson.
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Jan 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel says Lt. Gov. is bottling up his elections bills
McDaniel called a press conference Thursday at the Capitol to discuss his proposals and provide copies of letters he has sent to Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke and Judiciary Chairman Briggs Hopson III. Jan 12, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Felony voyeurism bill filed in state Senate Senate Bill 2018 creates a Community-Based Placement for At-risk Children Pilot Program. The bill, filed by Sen. Briggs Hopson-R-Vicksburg, says the purpose of the pilot program is to implement a plan for early intervention by the youth court to reach at-risk children and place the children in community-based homes under youth court supervision. Jan 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel says Lt. Gov. is bottling up his elections bills
McDaniel called a press conference Thursday at the Capitol to discuss his proposals and provide copies of letters he has sent to Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke and Judiciary Chairman Briggs Hopson III. Jan 12, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Felony voyeurism bill filed in state Senate
Senate Bill 2018 creates a Community-Based Placement for At-risk Children Pilot Program. The bill, filed by Sen. Briggs Hopson-R-Vicksburg, says the purpose of the pilot program is to implement a plan for early intervention by the youth court to reach at-risk children and place the children in community-based homes under youth court supervision. |
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Nov 5, 2014: Weidie Report: Mississippi Open House Seat Won’t Be Competitive
Outside of news about his successful business, Bomgar made the news when House Speaker Philip Gunn nominated him for the State Board of Education. Incredibly and despite his very impressive credentials, the Senate Education Committee voted 8-7 against his confirmation. Republican senators who voted against him were Videt Carmichael, Briggs Hopson and Chris Massey. He rejection was called a “travesty” by Forest Thigpen of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. I agree.
Outside of news about his successful business, Bomgar made the news when House Speaker Philip Gunn nominated him for the State Board of Education. Incredibly and despite his very impressive credentials, the Senate Education Committee voted 8-7 against his confirmation. Republican senators who voted against him were Videt Carmichael, Briggs Hopson and Chris Massey. He rejection was called a “travesty” by Forest Thigpen of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. I agree.
July 1, 2014: Daily Caller: Mississippi: Important Gun Laws Take Effect Today
House Bill 314, sponsored by state Representative Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) in the House and managed by state Senators Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg) and Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport) in the Senate, makes critical reforms to the state’s firearms preemption and emergency powers laws.
May 23, 2014: Youtube: Coffee with Senator Briggs Hopson (05-23-11)
The tenth week of this series starts off with our guest host Robyn Lea stepping outside of the environs of the Highway 61 Coffee House once again. This time we traveled just up the road a bit to the law offices of Teller, Hassell & Hopson to speak with the Mississippi State Senator from District 23, W. Briggs Hopson, III.
Apr 23, 2014: MADD: MADD Celebrates Mississippi’s Passage of Lifesaving Ignition Interlock Legislation
MADD thanks Speaker Phillip Gunn (a victim of drunk driving, read his story here), Representative Andy Gipson, Senator Briggs Hopson, and Representative Kevin Horan for their leadership and commitment to the passage of this very important piece of legislation that will protect the public from drunk drivers
House Bill 314, sponsored by state Representative Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) in the House and managed by state Senators Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg) and Sean Tindell (R-Gulfport) in the Senate, makes critical reforms to the state’s firearms preemption and emergency powers laws.
May 23, 2014: Youtube: Coffee with Senator Briggs Hopson (05-23-11)
The tenth week of this series starts off with our guest host Robyn Lea stepping outside of the environs of the Highway 61 Coffee House once again. This time we traveled just up the road a bit to the law offices of Teller, Hassell & Hopson to speak with the Mississippi State Senator from District 23, W. Briggs Hopson, III.
Apr 23, 2014: MADD: MADD Celebrates Mississippi’s Passage of Lifesaving Ignition Interlock Legislation
MADD thanks Speaker Phillip Gunn (a victim of drunk driving, read his story here), Representative Andy Gipson, Senator Briggs Hopson, and Representative Kevin Horan for their leadership and commitment to the passage of this very important piece of legislation that will protect the public from drunk drivers
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-23 Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg)
The 23rd was 43% AA district and voted for McCain by a slim 52-48 margin. However, Democrats couldn’t find a single candidate to run against him in 2011. Nevertheless, he is given a safer district by losing some black precincts to the surrounding AA-majority districts. It is now 62% McCain. Safe R.
SD-23 Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg)
The 23rd was 43% AA district and voted for McCain by a slim 52-48 margin. However, Democrats couldn’t find a single candidate to run against him in 2011. Nevertheless, he is given a safer district by losing some black precincts to the surrounding AA-majority districts. It is now 62% McCain. Safe R.
W. Briggs Hopson III is a Republican member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 23rd District since 2008.