May 26, 2016: NewsMs: Democratic leaders calling for special session
“Nobody knows what impact these changes could have,” Senator John Horhn said.
“Nobody knows what impact these changes could have,” Senator John Horhn said.
Apr 21, 2016: Jackson Free Press: State Sneaks Special Judicial District Into Capitol Improvement Bill At Last Hour, Helping Kill It
"Well, it is unfortunate that the bill died," Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, said by phone shortly after the Senate closed its session on April 20. "But it had changed so much from how it was originally drafted and introduced, and it's a situation where the Legislature wanted too much for little and was willing to give too little for too much."
"Well, it is unfortunate that the bill died," Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, said by phone shortly after the Senate closed its session on April 20. "But it had changed so much from how it was originally drafted and introduced, and it's a situation where the Legislature wanted too much for little and was willing to give too little for too much."
Mar 28, 2016: MBJ: Expect selection of new Jackson airports board right after bill signing
Sen. John Hohrn of Jackson said in an interview after Senate passage of the bill that the Authority board hired Banks solely to fight elimination of its policy making responsibilities.
Sen. John Hohrn of Jackson said in an interview after Senate passage of the bill that the Authority board hired Banks solely to fight elimination of its policy making responsibilities.
Mar 21, 2016: Mississippi Link: Bills Affecting the City of Jackson in the Mississippi Legislature
Sponsored by Senator Horhn and members of the Jackson delegation upon the recommendation of the Mayor and Jackson City Council, SB 2525 creates and funds the Capital Complex Improvement District (CCID) to include areas in Jackson where the state owns considerable property, including the JSU area, Downtown Jackson, the State Fairgrounds, Jackson Medical Mall area, and R & D Center.
Sponsored by Senator Horhn and members of the Jackson delegation upon the recommendation of the Mayor and Jackson City Council, SB 2525 creates and funds the Capital Complex Improvement District (CCID) to include areas in Jackson where the state owns considerable property, including the JSU area, Downtown Jackson, the State Fairgrounds, Jackson Medical Mall area, and R & D Center.
Mar 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: SUNSHINE WEEK: Top Mississippi Lawmakers: Email, Schedule Not for Public
The Democratic leaders of the two chambers — Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis and Sen. John Horhn of Jackson — did not respond to AP's records request. State law sets a seven-day response time.
The Democratic leaders of the two chambers — Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis and Sen. John Horhn of Jackson — did not respond to AP's records request. State law sets a seven-day response time.
Mar 10, 2016: MBJ: Transfer of policy making for airports wins Senate passage
Supporters of SB2162 had to overcome challenges and amendments from Jackson’s Senate delegation throughout an afternoon-long debate last week. As the shape of the voting became clear, Jackson’s Sens. John Horhn and David Blount cautioned backers to expect years of litigation.
Supporters of SB2162 had to overcome challenges and amendments from Jackson’s Senate delegation throughout an afternoon-long debate last week. As the shape of the voting became clear, Jackson’s Sens. John Horhn and David Blount cautioned backers to expect years of litigation.
Mar 5, 2016: MBJ: Horhn: Airport Authority hires lawyer in advance of airport control fight
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority has hired Phelps Dunbar lawyer Fred Banks Jr. to handle litigation that could arise over a possible state takeover of governance of Jackson’s airports, state Sen. John Horhn says.
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority has hired Phelps Dunbar lawyer Fred Banks Jr. to handle litigation that could arise over a possible state takeover of governance of Jackson’s airports, state Sen. John Horhn says.
Feb 4, 2016: MBJ: The Latest: Mississippi approves industrial incentives
State officials plan a number of incentives, financing some by borrowing about $275 million. Sen. John Horhn, a Jackson Democrat, says Hinds County would also contribute to the tire plant.
State officials plan a number of incentives, financing some by borrowing about $275 million. Sen. John Horhn, a Jackson Democrat, says Hinds County would also contribute to the tire plant.
Feb 3, 2016: WLOX: Two major economic development projects in the works for Mississippi
Senator John Horhn said the Hinds County project has been in the works for awhile now.
Senator John Horhn said the Hinds County project has been in the works for awhile now.
Jan 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Sen. Horhn: Feds Won't Let State Take Airport
However, state Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, believes that the dispute could hinge on the outcome of the national presidential election. "Ultimately, the decision will be up to the Federal Aviation Administration, who has to approve governance changes," Horhn said at Friday Forum at Koinonia Coffee House today. Jan 7, 2016: WLBT: Infrastructure tops the state chamber's legislative wish list
"You can't be fiscally responsible if you're talking about the kinds of cuts they're talking about while at the same time we have all the capital and public infrastructure needs," said Senator John Horhn-D. Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Also Tuesday the Senate named the four members of its Rules Committee — Tollison; John Horhn, D-Jackson; Josh Harkins, R-Flowood; and Tommy Gollott, R-Biloxi. Burton in his role as president pro-tem will chair the committee. Oct 8, 2015: SF Chronicle: Hinds County Courthouse could get a facelift
County officials will ask the 2016 state Legislature to include renovation of the courthouse in a bond bill. State Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, has agreed to file the bill, according to Hinds County supervisors. |
Feb 12, 2015: Miami Herald: Special education voucher plan passes Mississippi Senate
Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, asked Collins why the voucher program would be open to any family, regardless of income. He said poor families have a greater need for financial help. "I daresay that the private schools are not going to take many poor people," Horhn said. "They certainly aren't going to take (students) who have behavioral issues." 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 Jan 9, 2015: 3862 ONline: Local parents fight against Common Core
Senator John Horhn suggested that if they are successful in removing Common Core, the standards they would replace it with would be so close to what is already in place in Mississippi schools that there would be no positive change. |
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
Nov 19, 2013: Gulf Live: Report: State Sen. John Horhn shouted at officers during DUI stop
State Sen. John Horhn shouted at a Jackson police officer who arrested him on a DUI charge this past week, according to an incident report written by the arresting officer.
Nov 15, 2013: WDAM: State senator John Hohrn arrested for DUI
State senator John Hohrn has been arrested for DUI. According to Jackson Police, the arrest was made just before midnight Thursday just off Beasley Road, near Callaway High School.
State Sen. John Horhn shouted at a Jackson police officer who arrested him on a DUI charge this past week, according to an incident report written by the arresting officer.
Nov 15, 2013: WDAM: State senator John Hohrn arrested for DUI
State senator John Hohrn has been arrested for DUI. According to Jackson Police, the arrest was made just before midnight Thursday just off Beasley Road, near Callaway High School.
June 7, 2013: WLOX: Mississippi state senator robbed at gunpoint
Mississippi state Sen. John Horhn is shaken up but thankful for his life after he was robbed at gunpoint in the driveway of his northwest Jackson home Thursday night.
Mississippi state Sen. John Horhn is shaken up but thankful for his life after he was robbed at gunpoint in the driveway of his northwest Jackson home Thursday night.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-26 John Horhn (D-Jackson)
SD-27 Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson)
SD-28 Alice Harden (D-Jackson)
Now we get into the Jackson-area seats. I’ll make it simpler by doing a few at once. These 3 seats are AA-majority safe Dem seats in Jackson. They are 88%, 91%, and 75% Obama districts, respectively.
SD-26 John Horhn (D-Jackson)
SD-27 Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson)
SD-28 Alice Harden (D-Jackson)
Now we get into the Jackson-area seats. I’ll make it simpler by doing a few at once. These 3 seats are AA-majority safe Dem seats in Jackson. They are 88%, 91%, and 75% Obama districts, respectively.