July 30, 3016: Clarion ledger: David Blount: Bring state agencies back to Jackson: Letter
July 13, 2016: Washington Times: Mississippi editorial roundup
Evans’ column focused on the failure to get out of the starting gate a bill authored by Sen. David Blount, a Jackson Democrat, that might have provided better grocery shopping in economically distressed communities.
Evans’ column focused on the failure to get out of the starting gate a bill authored by Sen. David Blount, a Jackson Democrat, that might have provided better grocery shopping in economically distressed communities.
July 11, 2016: Makers: Is Susanna Blount Hillary Clinton's Youngest Delegate?
Despite her young age, 17-year-old Mississippi native Susanna Blount is very politically aware — first forming her own political opinions when Hillary Clinton ran in 2008.
"I was excited about the prospect of the first woman president," Blount says of being #WithHer, a support that has only increased over the years.
Now, eight years after meeting and taking a picture with the then-senator, Blount has been named what's believed to be the youngest Democratic delegate of the 2016 political cycle.
Here are 3 things you must know about this inspiring high schooler.
1. Susanna Blount is the impressive daughter of David Blount, Mississippi Senator (D-Jackson).
Despite her young age, 17-year-old Mississippi native Susanna Blount is very politically aware — first forming her own political opinions when Hillary Clinton ran in 2008.
"I was excited about the prospect of the first woman president," Blount says of being #WithHer, a support that has only increased over the years.
Now, eight years after meeting and taking a picture with the then-senator, Blount has been named what's believed to be the youngest Democratic delegate of the 2016 political cycle.
Here are 3 things you must know about this inspiring high schooler.
1. Susanna Blount is the impressive daughter of David Blount, Mississippi Senator (D-Jackson).
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Apr 21, 2016: Jackson Free Press: State Sneaks Special Judicial District Into Capitol Improvement Bill At Last Hour, Helping Kill It
"Major changes were made at the last minute in the final version of the bill that made it unacceptable," Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson. "Some of the changes that were proposed at the last minute had not been raised during the discussions during the session." Apr 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Pass a Slim Budget, Substantial Tax Cut, Slash Social Services
Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, asked Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, if tax cuts were being calculated into budget allotment when House Bill 1637 came to the Senate floor. That bill would draw funding from the general-fund budget for the Office of the Capital Post-Conviction Counsel. Mar 17, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Senate Seeks to End Possible Subsidy for 3 Mississippi Malls, Including Costco Help in Ridgeland
Sen. David Blount, a Jackson Democrat, says the program wastes money because it creates low-paying jobs and competitors for existing malls. |
Mar 11, 2016: Daily Journal: Tax cut proposal passes Senate
“This is D.C. math,” said Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson. “We are saying yes to everybody and everything and hoping it will work out in the end.”
“This is D.C. math,” said Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson. “We are saying yes to everybody and everything and hoping it will work out in the end.”
Mar 10, 2016: MBJ: Transfer of policy making for airports wins Senate passage
Sen. David Blount of Jackson was unconvinced. “This is nothing but a taking. If the state can take this from us they can take it from you,” Blount said, calling the debate a “property rights” issue. “In eminent domain you at least have to go to court and pay what the property is worth. This is a taking for nothing – not a nickel.”
Sen. David Blount of Jackson was unconvinced. “This is nothing but a taking. If the state can take this from us they can take it from you,” Blount said, calling the debate a “property rights” issue. “In eminent domain you at least have to go to court and pay what the property is worth. This is a taking for nothing – not a nickel.”
Mar 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: $577M tax cut plan passed by Senate committee
State Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, said the bill would have a dramatic impact on the state's budget.
State Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, said the bill would have a dramatic impact on the state's budget.
Feb 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Candidates Forced to Report Credit Card Expenses, Under New Bill
Democratic Sen. David Blount of Jackson says the bill is meant to close a loophole that allows candidates to only report the dollar amount of the expenses they pay with a credit card without specifying details.
Democratic Sen. David Blount of Jackson says the bill is meant to close a loophole that allows candidates to only report the dollar amount of the expenses they pay with a credit card without specifying details.
Jan 25, 2016: WDAM: Mississippi's election laws could get a makeover
Senator David Blount has been filing legislation to get online registration and early voting for the past few years. But he hasn't been successful. "Think probably there are some reluctance last year with it being an election year to make changes to elections in an election year," Blount noted. "But it's a new term so hopefully we can move them to passage the session."
Senator David Blount has been filing legislation to get online registration and early voting for the past few years. But he hasn't been successful. "Think probably there are some reluctance last year with it being an election year to make changes to elections in an election year," Blount noted. "But it's a new term so hopefully we can move them to passage the session."
May 14, 2015: Daily Journal: BILL MINOR: Some apparently targeting MAEP funding formula
State Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, a leading advocate for fully funding public schools, explained to his constituents that with the alternative alongside the citizen-backed proposal, a simple yes vote on 42 may not count. Blount explained that after voting yes, you must then choose “A” or “B” and the leading option must exceed 40 percent of the total number of votes cast overall in the election to count.
State Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, a leading advocate for fully funding public schools, explained to his constituents that with the alternative alongside the citizen-backed proposal, a simple yes vote on 42 may not count. Blount explained that after voting yes, you must then choose “A” or “B” and the leading option must exceed 40 percent of the total number of votes cast overall in the election to count.
Apr 15, 2015: NAACP Mississippi: Analysis: Democrats Disappointed for the Children
Campbell was one of three panelists speaking at a Jackson 2000 luncheon on Wednesday, April 8. She was joined by state Sens. David Blount and Sollie Norwood, also Democrats from Jackson.
Campbell was one of three panelists speaking at a Jackson 2000 luncheon on Wednesday, April 8. She was joined by state Sens. David Blount and Sollie Norwood, also Democrats from Jackson.
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Mar 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Kill Bill Vol. 3: Education, Entertainment, Elections
"It would allow the state to sell the property," said state Senate David Blount, D-Jackson, who handled the bill on the Senate floor. "It will never be used as a state building." Mar 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bill advances to allow sale of Hal & Mal's building
The House bill, filed by state Rep. Tom Weathersby, R-Florence, was to allow the sale of the Old Capitol Green project property, which included Hal & Mal's. The language added by the Senate is only Hal & Mal's. |
Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Jan 28, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Common Core killer unleashed to full Senate
Wright attended the meeting but was not allowed to speak despite a request for her comments by state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson.
Wright attended the meeting but was not allowed to speak despite a request for her comments by state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson.
Jan 14, 2015: Sun Herald: Alternative to school funding measure going on Mississippi ballot
"This is about pulling the rug out from under the people's initiative," said Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson
"This is about pulling the rug out from under the people's initiative," said Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Enabling Employers to Help Disabled People
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Everything from early voting to Saturday voting and online registration are sure to be brought up this session with the help of a legislator who has been working on election reform for years, Rep. David Blount, D-Jackson.
Everything from early voting to Saturday voting and online registration are sure to be brought up this session with the help of a legislator who has been working on election reform for years, Rep. David Blount, D-Jackson.
Sept 17, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Faulty Senate Race Calls for Election Change
Closed primaries are criticized because they "take away a freedom of choice Mississippians currently enjoy," State Sen. David Blount, a Democrat, said.
Sept 15, 2014: SF Gate: Blount to become Miss. archives director in Feb.
Blount earned a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi. She is married to state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, who recuses himself from voting on matters that affect the Department of Archives and History, including its budget.
July 18, 2014: Professional Medical Services: Rural Mississippi hospital to close its emergency department due to shrinking health insurance collections
Mississippi State Sen. David Blount has been advocating for the expansion of Medicaid programs in the state, explaining that many residents rely on emergency rooms for the majority of their healthcare needs. "The federal government is cutting or eliminating programs that pay hospitals for treating uninsured patients. This money is being redirected to fund the cost of Medicaid expansion," Blount said in a Clarion-Ledger editorial. "If our state does not expand Medicaid, these hospitals will lose federal payments and not receive the funds that replace them."
July 16, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Rural hospital emergency room closing
State Sen. David Blount has been a proponent of Medicaid expansion, saying that many Mississippians depend on emergency rooms because they lack reliable health care. "The federal government is cutting or eliminating programs that pay hospitals for treating uninsured patients. This money is being redirected to fund the cost of Medicaid expansion," Blount said in a Clarion-Ledger editorial. "If our state does not expand Medicaid, these hospitals will lose federal payments and not receive the funds that replace them."
July 3, 2014: David Blount: Clarion Ledger: Voting laws need updateApr 25, 2014: Yall Politics: Analysis of Economic Development Incentives effectiveness a bipartisan effort
State Rep. Brad Mayo, an Oxford Republican, and Sen. David Blount, a Jackson Democrat, may be on different sides of the political aisle, but they can agree on a good idea.Feb 28, 2014: State and Local Legal Blog: I am a David Blount fan
So now you are asking why I am a David Blount fan. Here’s why: Senator Blount had the character and self-actualization to come out in public and suggest that our legislators (including himself) may not read everything as carefully as they should before they cast that ballot.
Feb 26, 2014: Deep South Progressive: Mississippi Dem: I voted for ‘Turn Away the Gays’ because I didn’t know what was in it
A Mississippi Democratic state senator says he voted for a discriminatory law that would allow businesses to turn away gay customers because he “was not aware of this intention or possible result.” Sen. David Blount, who represents the 29th District, posted the message to his Facebook account this morning.
Jan 1, 2014: Mississippi PEP: Senator David Blount to push online voter registration bill.
Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, said he is crafting a bill for the 2014 Legislature, which begins Tuesday, to allow online voter registration.
Closed primaries are criticized because they "take away a freedom of choice Mississippians currently enjoy," State Sen. David Blount, a Democrat, said.
Sept 15, 2014: SF Gate: Blount to become Miss. archives director in Feb.
Blount earned a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi. She is married to state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, who recuses himself from voting on matters that affect the Department of Archives and History, including its budget.
July 18, 2014: Professional Medical Services: Rural Mississippi hospital to close its emergency department due to shrinking health insurance collections
Mississippi State Sen. David Blount has been advocating for the expansion of Medicaid programs in the state, explaining that many residents rely on emergency rooms for the majority of their healthcare needs. "The federal government is cutting or eliminating programs that pay hospitals for treating uninsured patients. This money is being redirected to fund the cost of Medicaid expansion," Blount said in a Clarion-Ledger editorial. "If our state does not expand Medicaid, these hospitals will lose federal payments and not receive the funds that replace them."
July 16, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Rural hospital emergency room closing
State Sen. David Blount has been a proponent of Medicaid expansion, saying that many Mississippians depend on emergency rooms because they lack reliable health care. "The federal government is cutting or eliminating programs that pay hospitals for treating uninsured patients. This money is being redirected to fund the cost of Medicaid expansion," Blount said in a Clarion-Ledger editorial. "If our state does not expand Medicaid, these hospitals will lose federal payments and not receive the funds that replace them."
July 3, 2014: David Blount: Clarion Ledger: Voting laws need updateApr 25, 2014: Yall Politics: Analysis of Economic Development Incentives effectiveness a bipartisan effort
State Rep. Brad Mayo, an Oxford Republican, and Sen. David Blount, a Jackson Democrat, may be on different sides of the political aisle, but they can agree on a good idea.Feb 28, 2014: State and Local Legal Blog: I am a David Blount fan
So now you are asking why I am a David Blount fan. Here’s why: Senator Blount had the character and self-actualization to come out in public and suggest that our legislators (including himself) may not read everything as carefully as they should before they cast that ballot.
Feb 26, 2014: Deep South Progressive: Mississippi Dem: I voted for ‘Turn Away the Gays’ because I didn’t know what was in it
A Mississippi Democratic state senator says he voted for a discriminatory law that would allow businesses to turn away gay customers because he “was not aware of this intention or possible result.” Sen. David Blount, who represents the 29th District, posted the message to his Facebook account this morning.
Jan 1, 2014: Mississippi PEP: Senator David Blount to push online voter registration bill.
Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, said he is crafting a bill for the 2014 Legislature, which begins Tuesday, to allow online voter registration.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-29 David Blount (D-Jackson)
The 29th was a 55% Obama black majority district in the Jackson area. It has been redrawn as a non-AA-majority 64% McCain district. Sen. Blount will likely lose to a Republican in this district. Likely R.
SD-29 David Blount (D-Jackson)
The 29th was a 55% Obama black majority district in the Jackson area. It has been redrawn as a non-AA-majority 64% McCain district. Sen. Blount will likely lose to a Republican in this district. Likely R.
Nov 2, 2007: Jackson Free Press: I Rescind My Endorsement of Democrat David Blount
Yesterday, someone e-mailed me a PDF of a campaign mailer that David Blount is sending out in his campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Richard White. Then I went home, and there were two copies of it sitting in my mailbox (good he can afford to send *two* glossy mailers to every household). What can I say? I'm horrified and dismayed that Blount is using cheap, "southern strategy" rhetoric to try to win this seat by appealing to Mississippians' basest instincts and fears about "immigrant"—and that he sent this crap to my home.
Yesterday, someone e-mailed me a PDF of a campaign mailer that David Blount is sending out in his campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Richard White. Then I went home, and there were two copies of it sitting in my mailbox (good he can afford to send *two* glossy mailers to every household). What can I say? I'm horrified and dismayed that Blount is using cheap, "southern strategy" rhetoric to try to win this seat by appealing to Mississippians' basest instincts and fears about "immigrant"—and that he sent this crap to my home.
David Blount is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 29th District since 2008. His present term of office is to end in 2016. Prior to being a state senator, he was employed at the office of the Secretary of State of Mississippi. (Eric Clark was then the Secretary of State.) In 2008, he defeated two other Democratic opponents to win the Democratic nomination for Senate seat #29 in Hinds County. He went on to defeat the incumbent senator, Richard White of Terry. Blount was re-elected in 2011 with 69 percent of the vote over a Republican opponent.