Aug 4, 2015: WJTV: The Latest: Many incumbent lawmakers clear path to new terms
Software company founder Joel Bomgar has won a closely watched House race in Madison County. Bomgar defeated Bruce Bartley in the Republican primary in a district centered in the eastern part of the city of Madison. Because there are no other candidates on the general election ballot, Bomgar will win election to the House for his first term. He replaces Rep. Rita Martinson, who retired.
Software company founder Joel Bomgar has won a closely watched House race in Madison County. Bomgar defeated Bruce Bartley in the Republican primary in a district centered in the eastern part of the city of Madison. Because there are no other candidates on the general election ballot, Bomgar will win election to the House for his first term. He replaces Rep. Rita Martinson, who retired.
Mar 27, 2015: NewMs: 20 Members of the Legislature Retiring
House: Reps. Bennett Malone, Johnny Stringer, Joe Warren, Bobby Howell, Rita Martinson, Ferr Smith, Mary Coleman, Cecil Brown, Chuck Espy, Brian Aldridge, Clara Burnett, Linda Whittington, Dennis DeBar, Hank Lott and Tommy Taylor
House: Reps. Bennett Malone, Johnny Stringer, Joe Warren, Bobby Howell, Rita Martinson, Ferr Smith, Mary Coleman, Cecil Brown, Chuck Espy, Brian Aldridge, Clara Burnett, Linda Whittington, Dennis DeBar, Hank Lott and Tommy Taylor
Mar 18, 2015: Madison County Journal: State rep back at work following destruction
Three days after fire destroyed the home of Billy and state Rep. Rita Martinson's home tucked away in a heavily wooded area on a dirt lane at the northern edge of town, smoke continued to rise from the ashes as an American flag - most of the stars and stripes unscathed - lay atop crisp, brown, singed shrubbery near where the front door was.
Three days after fire destroyed the home of Billy and state Rep. Rita Martinson's home tucked away in a heavily wooded area on a dirt lane at the northern edge of town, smoke continued to rise from the ashes as an American flag - most of the stars and stripes unscathed - lay atop crisp, brown, singed shrubbery near where the front door was.
Mar 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: State establishes Mississippi Musicians Day
The proclamation was introduced after two years of study by committee chair, Representative Rita Martinson. Brosia served as co-author of the bill.
The proclamation was introduced after two years of study by committee chair, Representative Rita Martinson. Brosia served as co-author of the bill.
Feb 6, 2015: WAPT: Speed limit increase push for Miss. interstates
State Rep. Rita Martinson said she already voted to pass the measure.
State Rep. Rita Martinson said she already voted to pass the measure.
Feb 6, 2015: MPB: MISSISSIPPI LAWMAKERS MOVE MUSIC AND THEATER TAX INCENTIVES
Speaking on the floor of the House, representative Rita Martinson of Madison says the goal is to attract artists to Mississippi, and stop local musicians leaving. "I am tired of letting Nashville, and Muscle Shoals and Atlanta and all these places capitalize on Mississippi's music," Martinson said.
Speaking on the floor of the House, representative Rita Martinson of Madison says the goal is to attract artists to Mississippi, and stop local musicians leaving. "I am tired of letting Nashville, and Muscle Shoals and Atlanta and all these places capitalize on Mississippi's music," Martinson said.
Feb 5, 2015: WTOK: House Approves Recording, Concert, Theater Incentives
House Tourism Committee Chairwoman Rita Martinson, a Madison Republican, says the measure will lure more recording and concerts to Mississippi.
House Tourism Committee Chairwoman Rita Martinson, a Madison Republican, says the measure will lure more recording and concerts to Mississippi.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
More sales taxes to cities. HB 1110, authored by Rep. Rita Martinson, R-Madison, would increase the diversion of state sales taxes to cities from 18.5 percent to 19.5 percent, an estimated increase of $30.8 million. The measure is expected to face an uphill battle, particularly in the Senate.
More sales taxes to cities. HB 1110, authored by Rep. Rita Martinson, R-Madison, would increase the diversion of state sales taxes to cities from 18.5 percent to 19.5 percent, an estimated increase of $30.8 million. The measure is expected to face an uphill battle, particularly in the Senate.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: A tax break for preppers? Subsidies for music? Bills move
HB907, which would provide subsidies for music recording, productions and concerts. Authored by House Tourism Chairwoman Rita Martinson, R-Madison, the bill had been passed by her committee on Wedensday. It would provide a 25 percent cash rebate for out of state companies that spend at least $15,000 on recording in Mississippi and in-state ones that spend at least $5,000, with up to $1 million in rebates granted a year.
HB907, which would provide subsidies for music recording, productions and concerts. Authored by House Tourism Chairwoman Rita Martinson, R-Madison, the bill had been passed by her committee on Wedensday. It would provide a 25 percent cash rebate for out of state companies that spend at least $15,000 on recording in Mississippi and in-state ones that spend at least $5,000, with up to $1 million in rebates granted a year.
Jan 28, 2015: WTOK: House Bill Would Subsidize Music Industry for Tourism
House Tourism Committee Chairwoman Rita Martinson, a Madison Republican, says the measure will lure more recording and concerts to Mississippi.
House Tourism Committee Chairwoman Rita Martinson, a Madison Republican, says the measure will lure more recording and concerts to Mississippi.
Jan 14, 2015: Madison County Journal: No 'lame duck' term for Martinson
State Rep. Rita Martinson said 2015 won't be a lame duck year for her as she hopes to push through a few pieces of legislation before ending a 24-year career as state representative.
State Rep. Rita Martinson said 2015 won't be a lame duck year for her as she hopes to push through a few pieces of legislation before ending a 24-year career as state representative.
Sept 18, 2014: Gulf Live: State Democratic operative Ike Brown says new Mississippi law doesn't apply to him
Attorney General Jim Hood, who is a Democrat, issued a nonbinding legal opinion in June that supported the new law. The opinion was in response to an inquiry by the law's author, Republican Rep. Rita Martinson of Madison, who asked Hood specifically whether the new law would ban Brown from participation in political party leadership roles. Hood said it would.
Sept 17, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Ike Brown responds to new state law
State Rep. Rita Martinson, R-Madison, who authored both bills, said the bill would keep Brown from returning to the state committee.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
District 57 is currently represented by Ed Blackmon, a Democrat and Republican Rita Martinson represents District 58.
Attorney General Jim Hood, who is a Democrat, issued a nonbinding legal opinion in June that supported the new law. The opinion was in response to an inquiry by the law's author, Republican Rep. Rita Martinson of Madison, who asked Hood specifically whether the new law would ban Brown from participation in political party leadership roles. Hood said it would.
Sept 17, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Ike Brown responds to new state law
State Rep. Rita Martinson, R-Madison, who authored both bills, said the bill would keep Brown from returning to the state committee.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
District 57 is currently represented by Ed Blackmon, a Democrat and Republican Rita Martinson represents District 58.