June 30, 2016: MBJ: House gives Bryant authority to use reserves
“It is our job to appropriate,” she said during what at times were heated exchanges with House Appropriations Chair Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville. “This body should not allow for a back-door ploy.”
“It is our job to appropriate,” she said during what at times were heated exchanges with House Appropriations Chair Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville. “This body should not allow for a back-door ploy.”
May 28, 2016: Daily Journal: Legislators act late on education funding
House Appropriations Chair Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the language was added because “if they need more money for instruction, they don’t need to be spending it on their association.”
House Appropriations Chair Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the language was added because “if they need more money for instruction, they don’t need to be spending it on their association.”
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Apr 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Pass a Slim Budget, Substantial Tax Cut, Slash Social Services
On Monday morning, some state agency budgets were still not finalized. Last weekend, both House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, said they had to cut about $73 million from earlier budget plans due to lower revenue estimates. Frierson and Clarke said many agencies would take reductions varying from 2 percent to 12 percent, the Associated Press reported. Apr 14, 2016: Sun Herald: Here's how Mississippi schools could get lawmakers' attention
But funding for public schools eludes our Legislature. HB 458, the bill that will decide how much schools will get, is headed to a conference committee. House conferees are Reps. John Moore, Charles Busby and Herb Frierson. Senate conferees haven't been named. Mar 29, 2016: Daily Journal: House removes Rehabilitation Services from merger
House Appropriations Chair Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, who offered the study committee proposal, did not include making the Department of Rehabilitation Services part of the study. |
Mar 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: $577M tax cut plan passed by Senate committee
House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson has warned against cutting taxes without making corresponding cuts in spending. He said the state has been "betting on the come" that revenue growth would cover tax cuts. That growth is not happening this year, with recent reports that the revenue shortfall from projections for the current year has increased to $42 million.
House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson has warned against cutting taxes without making corresponding cuts in spending. He said the state has been "betting on the come" that revenue growth would cover tax cuts. That growth is not happening this year, with recent reports that the revenue shortfall from projections for the current year has increased to $42 million.
Mar 8, 2016: Mississippi Gun News: MS House Seeks to Reign In Anti-Second Amendment Judges
H. B. No. 571 passed 78-42 by the following vote:Yeas–Aguirre, Arnold, Baker, Barker, Barnett, Barton, Beckett, Bell (21st), Bennett, Bomgar, Bounds, Boyd, Brown, Burnett, Busby, Byrd, Carpenter, Chism, Crawford, Criswell, Currie, Denny, Eubanks, Eure, Evans (45th), Formby, Foster, Frierson, Gipson, Guice, Hale, Haney, Henley, Hood, Hopkins, Horne, Huddleston (15th), Johnson (87th), Kinkade, Ladner, Lamar, Mangold, Massengill, McLeod, McNeal, Mettetal, Mickens, Miles, Mims, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Oliver, Patterson, Pigott, Powell, Read, Reynolds, Roberson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rushing, Sanford, Shirley, Shows, Smith, Snowden, Staples, Steverson, Touchstone, Tullos, Turner, Weathersby, White, Willis, Wilson, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total–78.
H. B. No. 571 passed 78-42 by the following vote:Yeas–Aguirre, Arnold, Baker, Barker, Barnett, Barton, Beckett, Bell (21st), Bennett, Bomgar, Bounds, Boyd, Brown, Burnett, Busby, Byrd, Carpenter, Chism, Crawford, Criswell, Currie, Denny, Eubanks, Eure, Evans (45th), Formby, Foster, Frierson, Gipson, Guice, Hale, Haney, Henley, Hood, Hopkins, Horne, Huddleston (15th), Johnson (87th), Kinkade, Ladner, Lamar, Mangold, Massengill, McLeod, McNeal, Mettetal, Mickens, Miles, Mims, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Oliver, Patterson, Pigott, Powell, Read, Reynolds, Roberson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rushing, Sanford, Shirley, Shows, Smith, Snowden, Staples, Steverson, Touchstone, Tullos, Turner, Weathersby, White, Willis, Wilson, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total–78.
Feb 25, 2016: Gulf Live: Mississippi faces $52 million Medicaid budget gap this year
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson also says one way to plug that hole, and to cover other deficits, is to use $66 million in lawsuit settlements announced by Attorney General Jim Hood.
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson also says one way to plug that hole, and to cover other deficits, is to use $66 million in lawsuit settlements announced by Attorney General Jim Hood.
Feb 24, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Senators barely pass plan raising reading requirements
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson said the Medicaid program needs another $52 million during the budget year that ends June 30.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson said the Medicaid program needs another $52 million during the budget year that ends June 30.
Feb 9, 2016: WLBT: Mississippi education leaders seek 8 percent budget increase
Mississippi's public schools, community colleges and universities are asking for an additional $372 million in the budget year beginning July 1, even as House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson says lagging state revenue makes large increases more unlikely than ever.
Mississippi's public schools, community colleges and universities are asking for an additional $372 million in the budget year beginning July 1, even as House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson says lagging state revenue makes large increases more unlikely than ever.
Jan 29, 2016: NewsMs: Speaker Gunn appoints committee chairs
Gunn appointed Herb Frierson of Poplarville to the Appropriations committee and and Jeff Smith of Columbus to Ways and Means.
Gunn appointed Herb Frierson of Poplarville to the Appropriations committee and and Jeff Smith of Columbus to Ways and Means.
Jan 13, 2016: Jackson Free Press: GOP, Dems Marking Territory
Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, stayed in the back of the chamber until what seemed like a pre-game warm-up ended with Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, delivering a perfectly sculpted nomination speech. Gunn claimed that his re-election was even more special than four years ago.
Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, stayed in the back of the chamber until what seemed like a pre-game warm-up ended with Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, delivering a perfectly sculpted nomination speech. Gunn claimed that his re-election was even more special than four years ago.
Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislative budget proposal would cut most budgets
State Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, has long been a proponent of performance-based budgeting for state government. He likens it to the movie “Moneyball,” where a cash-strapped pro baseball team used computerized player stats to build a winning team on the cheap.
State Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, has long been a proponent of performance-based budgeting for state government. He likens it to the movie “Moneyball,” where a cash-strapped pro baseball team used computerized player stats to build a winning team on the cheap.
Oct 16, 2015: Hechinger Report: Under pressure: Some Mississippi educators told to stay quiet on school funding battle
In early July, Republican Herb Frierson, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, summoned agency heads to Jackson for a brief meeting. Agency heads were told to begin identifying how they would cut budgets by 7.8 percent or raise fees if 42 passes, according to media reports.
In early July, Republican Herb Frierson, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, summoned agency heads to Jackson for a brief meeting. Agency heads were told to begin identifying how they would cut budgets by 7.8 percent or raise fees if 42 passes, according to media reports.
Sept 21, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Hold Shortened Set of Budget Hearings
The online information is new this year, and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the website gives the public greater access to details about how agencies propose spending money.
The online information is new this year, and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the website gives the public greater access to details about how agencies propose spending money.
Sept 14, 2015: MPB: Capitol City in Budget Crunch, Limited Tax Base a Challenge
Allen says federal, state, county, municipal and association offices, plus churches are tax exempt. There's no help from the legislature. House Appropriations Committee Chair Herb Frierson.
Allen says federal, state, county, municipal and association offices, plus churches are tax exempt. There's no help from the legislature. House Appropriations Committee Chair Herb Frierson.
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Aug 8, 2015: Grant Callen: Clarion Ledger: Callen: Tunica shows money won’t solve education woes
Rep. Herb Frierson, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, recently told all state agency heads to prepare for a 7.9 percent budget cut if this amendment passes. July 25, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Regional battle over BP money could be ameliorated
I spoke to House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson last week about the BP settlement. July 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: State agencies ordered to plan for massive cuts
House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson said that if ballot Initiative 42 passes in November, forcing lawmakers to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, he wants to have a plan to cut other agencies to come up with the $250 million or more it would require. |
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Mar 17, 2015: MPB: Mississippi College Board Makes Appeal for Faculty and Staff Raises
Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Republican Herb Frierson said they are looking at state revenue and should have an answer by the end of next week. Feb 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: House votes to strip MDOT of law enforcement duties
House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson was critical on the House floor of MDOT’s law enforcement unit. Feb 8, 2015: Sun Herald: Zuber, with more than $140,009, has biggest campaign fund among Coast delegation in Mississippi House
Rep. Herb Frierson outraised the rest of the Coast's state House delegation but Rep. Hank Zuber by far has the most cash on hand, according to reports filed at the end of January. Feb 5, 2015: WDAM: House bills give tax credits to solar panel home owners
HB 201, which is authored by Representative Herb Frierson (R- Dist. 106), would give a 50 percent credit for the first $50,000 "paid or incurred by a taxpayer for the cost of a solar electric energy system." For those with a solar thermal energy system, a 50 percent tax credit would be applied to the first $12,500. |
Feb 3, 2015: SFGate: House panel approves small bump in sales tax money to cities
The House debate illustrated the tensions of an election year. Lawmakers have some new money to spend, but after years of austerity, there are many different interests contending for it. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, warned that handing out money to cities for other purposes would harm lawmakers' ability to give more to schools.
The House debate illustrated the tensions of an election year. Lawmakers have some new money to spend, but after years of austerity, there are many different interests contending for it. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, warned that handing out money to cities for other purposes would harm lawmakers' ability to give more to schools.
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Jan 13, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi tax collections $91 million ahead of forecast at fiscal year midpoint
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said that's a small portion of the $6 billion budget, but the uptick shows economic conditions are improving. He also said legislators will consider a long list of funding requests from state agencies the next couple of months. Jan 8, 2015: Clarion Ledger: State revenue up $88 million
House Appropriations Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said the committee also plans to use $112.7 million set aside in the budget since the state has fully funded its " rainy day" fund. The state has about $400 million set aside in a "rainy day" fund, also referred to as a cash reserves. |
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Jan 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. moving toward more detailed state budget process
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said state agencies won't be guaranteed to receive money just because programs are performing well. He said legislators will still decide how to divvy up tax dollars, but they'll do so with more information at hand.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said state agencies won't be guaranteed to receive money just because programs are performing well. He said legislators will still decide how to divvy up tax dollars, but they'll do so with more information at hand.
Jan 5, 2015: Sun Herald: Rallies expected as Miss. lawmakers begin 3-month session
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said Monday that he has heard some legislative leaders discuss the possibility of giving all state employees a pay raise, but it's too soon to know whether the state can afford to do it. "Maybe we'll look at it. I don't know," Frierson said
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said Monday that he has heard some legislative leaders discuss the possibility of giving all state employees a pay raise, but it's too soon to know whether the state can afford to do it. "Maybe we'll look at it. I don't know," Frierson said
Nov 8, 2014: The State: Epps' star falls in Miss. after federal indictment
"Most of the time, I found him to be accurate and very consistent," said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville. "He presented himself well, just about any time you met with him. He was knowledgeable and easy to get along with.
"Most of the time, I found him to be accurate and very consistent," said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville. "He presented himself well, just about any time you met with him. He was knowledgeable and easy to get along with.
Sept 5, 2014: Newsms: "Larger Than Life": State Sen. Terry Brown Remembered After Losing Battle With Cancer
From Rep. Herb Frierson: I will miss Senator Terry Brown.
July 25, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Gunn, Reeves introduce performance-based budget plan
Under the leadership of Reeves, Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown (R-Columbus), Rep. Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale) and Rep. Herb Frierson (R-Poplarville), the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, and Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
From Rep. Herb Frierson: I will miss Senator Terry Brown.
July 25, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Gunn, Reeves introduce performance-based budget plan
Under the leadership of Reeves, Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown (R-Columbus), Rep. Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale) and Rep. Herb Frierson (R-Poplarville), the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn, Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, and with assistance of Appropriations chairmen Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, and Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, the Legislature has stopped relying on one-time funds to prop up the budget and spends recurring revenue on recurring expenses.
July 22, 2014: Y'all Politics: Speaker Philip Gunn to announce new budget proposal
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
Feb 23, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Votes on pay raises for state employees fodder for 2015 elections
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, told the Republican-majority House that budget writers have tried to find money for a state employee pay raise, but they've been unable to do it.
Feb 19, 2014: Gulf Live: Democrats push for pay raise for state employees in Mississippi budget wrangling
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said Democrats were playing "raw politics" by forcing several roll-call votes that required members to say yes or no to raises for various agencies.
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, told the Republican-majority House that budget writers have tried to find money for a state employee pay raise, but they've been unable to do it.
Feb 19, 2014: Gulf Live: Democrats push for pay raise for state employees in Mississippi budget wrangling
Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, said Democrats were playing "raw politics" by forcing several roll-call votes that required members to say yes or no to raises for various agencies.
Herbert "Herb" Frierson (b. July 19, 1958) is a Republican member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 106. He was first elected to the chamber in 1991. Representative Frierson is affiliated with the Sherrard Byrd Masonic Lodge #353, Chamber of Commerce, NRA and Ducks Unlimited.