Oct 9, 2016: Sun Herald: Mississippi voters approved a lottery 24 years ago, so where is it?
Mississippi voters approved a state lottery back in 1992, but the Legislature never followed up and has voted down all of the dozens of bills introduced to legalize the lottery. In the last session, Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, sponsored a bill that would allow Powerball tickets to be sold at the state’s casinos and Sen. Tommy Gollott, R-Biloxi, sponsored a lottery bill that would funnel lottery proceeds into education, roads and bridges in the state.
Mississippi voters approved a state lottery back in 1992, but the Legislature never followed up and has voted down all of the dozens of bills introduced to legalize the lottery. In the last session, Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, sponsored a bill that would allow Powerball tickets to be sold at the state’s casinos and Sen. Tommy Gollott, R-Biloxi, sponsored a lottery bill that would funnel lottery proceeds into education, roads and bridges in the state.
Jan 29, 2016: Gulf Live: Local legislators get powerful House committee chairmanships
The full list of coast chairman appointments:
The full list of coast chairman appointments:
- Local/Private -- Manley Barton, District 109, Jackson County
- Gaming -- Richard Bennett, District 120, Harrison County
- Transportation -- Charles Busby, District 111, Jackson County
- Technology -- Scott DeLano, District 117, Harrison County
- Marine Resources -- Casey Eure, District 116, Harrison County
- Interstate Cooperation -- Jeff Guice, District 114, Jackson County
- Investigation of State Offices -- Randall Patterson, District 115, Harrison County
- Conservation -- John read, District 112, Jackson County
- Drug Policy -- Patricia Willis, District 95, Harrison County
- Banking & Finance -- Hank Zuber, District 113, Jackson County
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Snowden accepted his nomination for the second-ranking representative position from fellow Reps. Scott Bounds and Richard Bennett.
Snowden accepted his nomination for the second-ranking representative position from fellow Reps. Scott Bounds and Richard Bennett.
July 8, 2015: WLOX: State lawmakers looking to discuss plan for BP settlement
Representatives Carolyn Crawford and Richard Bennett both call the coast home. So, when the oil spill happened, they practically had a front row view. Now that money is coming in from the settlement, they're taking it step by step.
Representatives Carolyn Crawford and Richard Bennett both call the coast home. So, when the oil spill happened, they practically had a front row view. Now that money is coming in from the settlement, they're taking it step by step.
May 5, 2015: Sun Herald: Business briefs (May 6)
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Post Legislative Briefing will be May 20 at Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi, 151 Beach Blvd.Among those participating will be House members Richard Bennett, Scott DeLano, Greg Haney, Sonya Williams-Barnes and Patricia Willis and Senators Tony Smith and Sean Tindell. Other Coast legislators have been invited to the session.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Post Legislative Briefing will be May 20 at Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi, 151 Beach Blvd.Among those participating will be House members Richard Bennett, Scott DeLano, Greg Haney, Sonya Williams-Barnes and Patricia Willis and Senators Tony Smith and Sean Tindell. Other Coast legislators have been invited to the session.
Apr 7, 2015: Seacoast Echo: Mayors ‘disappointed’ by Tidelands Fund allocations
Pass Christian is represented by two Republicans, Dist. 120 Rep. Richard Bennett, and District 121 Rep. Carolyn Crawford; and Democratic state Sen. Deborah Dawkins.
Pass Christian is represented by two Republicans, Dist. 120 Rep. Richard Bennett, and District 121 Rep. Carolyn Crawford; and Democratic state Sen. Deborah Dawkins.
Feb 13, 2015: Sun Herald: Control of Coast Coliseum could move to Harrison County
Coast legislators killed a bill in 2014 that would have given the Coliseum Commission oversight of the $7 million trust fund, said Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach.
Coast legislators killed a bill in 2014 that would have given the Coliseum Commission oversight of the $7 million trust fund, said Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach.
Feb 8, 2015: Sun Herald: Zuber, with more than $140,009, has biggest campaign fund among Coast delegation in Mississippi House
Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach: $3,100 raised, $60,420 on hand
Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach: $3,100 raised, $60,420 on hand
Jan 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: PEER: MS activities association lacks transparency
Also considering it is state Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, who said he had asked the legislative watchdog PEER Committee to investigate the association amid concerns he had about its operations. He is researching a bill to put the association under MDE oversight.
Also considering it is state Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, who said he had asked the legislative watchdog PEER Committee to investigate the association amid concerns he had about its operations. He is researching a bill to put the association under MDE oversight.
Nov 20, 2014: Pokerwebsites: Poker Laws in Mississippi
Rep. Richard Bennett put together a team back in April to do in-depth research on internet poker and present its findings by the end of this year. Once the report is released, we will be sure to mention the significant findings here.
Oct 29, 2014: WXXV: Inspection Stickers Could Become a Thing of the Past
State Representative Richard Bennett (R), District 120, says, “It’s a bill that needs to go away. There’s only five states besides Mississippi that even have inspection stickers anymore, and again, it’s something that’s costing tax payers $700,000 and it’s an obsolete program.”
Oct 27, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: Mississippi Coast lawmakers will reveal plans for next year's legislative session
Coast lawmakers will appear at a couple of pre-legislative session briefings on the Coast.
Wednesday, the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce will hold Breakfast with our State Representatives with State Reps. Carolyn Crawford and Richard Bennett
Sept 12, 2014: ESPN New York: Senator: Leagues staring at defeat
In the spring, Mississippi Rep. Richard Bennett put together a task force to see whether legalized sports betting is right for his state.
Aug 5, 2014; Biloxi Sun Herald: Four Coast lawmakers honored by pro-business group
Four Coast lawmakers received A's from a pro-business association. Rep. Greg Haney, R-Gulfport, Rep. Carolyn Crawford, R-Pass Christian, Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, and Manly Barton, R-Moss Point, were cited for their efforts in pro-business legislation from Mississippi’s Business and Political Education Committee. They are among the 60 representatives categorized as a business champion.
May 5, 2014: Cottonmouth: Rep. Richard Bennett's off to the races!
Rep. Richard Bennett (R - Long Beach) spent this weekend at the Kentucky Derby, traveling there via private jet. Like everyone else nowadays, he felt compelled to share this event via social media:
Apr 4, 2014: Mississippi Business Blog: Lawmaker’s task force to study viability of Internet gaming, sports betting in Mississippi
House Gaming Committee Chairman Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, has commissioned a task force of experts to look at the pros and cons of Internet gambling and sports betting in Mississippi, according to a story in Biloxi Sun Herald.
Feb 6, 2014: Slabbed: I’m very pleased to report
On the not so good news front it appears Representative Richard Bennett of Long Beach may have snookered the Sun Herald last month.
Rep. Richard Bennett put together a team back in April to do in-depth research on internet poker and present its findings by the end of this year. Once the report is released, we will be sure to mention the significant findings here.
Oct 29, 2014: WXXV: Inspection Stickers Could Become a Thing of the Past
State Representative Richard Bennett (R), District 120, says, “It’s a bill that needs to go away. There’s only five states besides Mississippi that even have inspection stickers anymore, and again, it’s something that’s costing tax payers $700,000 and it’s an obsolete program.”
Oct 27, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: Mississippi Coast lawmakers will reveal plans for next year's legislative session
Coast lawmakers will appear at a couple of pre-legislative session briefings on the Coast.
Wednesday, the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce will hold Breakfast with our State Representatives with State Reps. Carolyn Crawford and Richard Bennett
Sept 12, 2014: ESPN New York: Senator: Leagues staring at defeat
In the spring, Mississippi Rep. Richard Bennett put together a task force to see whether legalized sports betting is right for his state.
Aug 5, 2014; Biloxi Sun Herald: Four Coast lawmakers honored by pro-business group
Four Coast lawmakers received A's from a pro-business association. Rep. Greg Haney, R-Gulfport, Rep. Carolyn Crawford, R-Pass Christian, Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, and Manly Barton, R-Moss Point, were cited for their efforts in pro-business legislation from Mississippi’s Business and Political Education Committee. They are among the 60 representatives categorized as a business champion.
May 5, 2014: Cottonmouth: Rep. Richard Bennett's off to the races!
Rep. Richard Bennett (R - Long Beach) spent this weekend at the Kentucky Derby, traveling there via private jet. Like everyone else nowadays, he felt compelled to share this event via social media:
Apr 4, 2014: Mississippi Business Blog: Lawmaker’s task force to study viability of Internet gaming, sports betting in Mississippi
House Gaming Committee Chairman Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, has commissioned a task force of experts to look at the pros and cons of Internet gambling and sports betting in Mississippi, according to a story in Biloxi Sun Herald.
Feb 6, 2014: Slabbed: I’m very pleased to report
On the not so good news front it appears Representative Richard Bennett of Long Beach may have snookered the Sun Herald last month.
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