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Mar 15, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Regional Jackson airport commission moves forward
But state Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, asked "Why doesn't Rankin County builds its own regional airport instead of trying to take one?" Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: House Minority Leaders Named
Rep. Robert Johnson will take the assistant leader position. |
Dec 16, 2015: Daily Journal: House Democratic leader remains a question mark
Still, many said a minority leader is needed to serve as a spokesman for the opposition. Some names have emerged as a possible new Democratic leader, including Robert Johnson, D-Natchez; Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville; Nick Bain, D-Corinth and the aforementioned Holland and Baria.
Still, many said a minority leader is needed to serve as a spokesman for the opposition. Some names have emerged as a possible new Democratic leader, including Robert Johnson, D-Natchez; Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville; Nick Bain, D-Corinth and the aforementioned Holland and Baria.
Oct 19, 2015: ABC News: Mississippi Lawmaker Apologizes Over 'Black Judge' Comment
Democratic Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, who's also in the Black Caucus, said of Carpenter's comment about a judge: "This whole notion is just race baiting."
Democratic Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, who's also in the Black Caucus, said of Carpenter's comment about a judge: "This whole notion is just race baiting."
Mar 19, 2015: NewsMs: Vehicle Inspection Sticker Kicked to the Curb; Last Roadblock Removed
“We will be saving the state $720,000 a year. That’s how much it cost to operate the program,” explained House Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Johnson, III (D-Natchez) during Thursday’s floor debate.
“We will be saving the state $720,000 a year. That’s how much it cost to operate the program,” explained House Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Johnson, III (D-Natchez) during Thursday’s floor debate.
Mar 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bridges deteriorate as lawmakers seek temporary fix
"But there are casino roads projects that still are not complete, including some projects that have already been let that have not been completed," said House Transportation Commissioner Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez. "Some folks have been saying to just fold them into the transportation budget. But that starts becoming chaotic. The work is supposed to be under a priority system, so when we just start folding in other projects … This bill needs some work."
"But there are casino roads projects that still are not complete, including some projects that have already been let that have not been completed," said House Transportation Commissioner Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez. "Some folks have been saying to just fold them into the transportation budget. But that starts becoming chaotic. The work is supposed to be under a priority system, so when we just start folding in other projects … This bill needs some work."
Feb 28, 2015: Natchez Democrat:Moroney, Dearing run for Senate seat
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
Feb 20, 2015: Americans United: Jesus Takes The Wheel: Miss. Lawmakers Want To Exempt Church Bus Drivers From Certification
“This just allows small churches; some don’t have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus,” said House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Robert Johnson III, (D-Natchez), according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
“This just allows small churches; some don’t have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus,” said House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Robert Johnson III, (D-Natchez), according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
Feb 5, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 'Jesus Take the Wheel Act' passes House
"This just allows small churches, some don't have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus," said state Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, who chairs the Transportation Committee which had passed the bill earlier in the session.
"This just allows small churches, some don't have people with commercial licenses at all, and they can pick a person to drive the bus," said state Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, who chairs the Transportation Committee which had passed the bill earlier in the session.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
DEAD. Uber bills. SB 2564, by Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, and HB 1211 by Rep. Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, would have aided ride sharing networks such as Uber in Mississippi, and regulated them, including auto insurance requirements and background checks for drivers.
DEAD. Uber bills. SB 2564, by Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, and HB 1211 by Rep. Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, would have aided ride sharing networks such as Uber in Mississippi, and regulated them, including auto insurance requirements and background checks for drivers.
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers say the darndest things
"They're all dead." — House Transportation Chairman Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, introducing bills to name highways and bridges after people.
"They're all dead." — House Transportation Chairman Robert L. Johnson III, D-Natchez, introducing bills to name highways and bridges after people.
Jan 7, 2015: Natchez Democrat: Local legislators says education, state budget will dominate session
District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, said he believes the state budget will dominate the session. Johnson serves as a sub-committee chairman on the House appropriations committee, and the house and senate committees will have a joint meeting today. “We had $50 million above our estimated (revenue) in December, so we ought to be good moneywise,” he said. “The question that comes in is are we going to take care of some of our needs or are we going to work on tax cuts?”
District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III, D-Natchez, said he believes the state budget will dominate the session. Johnson serves as a sub-committee chairman on the House appropriations committee, and the house and senate committees will have a joint meeting today. “We had $50 million above our estimated (revenue) in December, so we ought to be good moneywise,” he said. “The question that comes in is are we going to take care of some of our needs or are we going to work on tax cuts?”
June 15, 2012: Grenada: North Central Mississippi leaders meet with legislature regarding rail service
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.
Robert Johnson III (born November 29, 1958) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 94th District, being first elected in 2004. He is a member of the Democratic party. Johnson is also a former State Senator (served 1993 to 2003).