June 29, 2016: MBJ: Holland says he plans to file retirement papers this week
Long-time state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, announced from the House floor Wednesday that he would file retirement papers by 5 p.m. Thursday.
Long-time state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, announced from the House floor Wednesday that he would file retirement papers by 5 p.m. Thursday.
Apr 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Pass a Slim Budget, Substantial Tax Cut, Slash Social Services
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, questioned Public Health Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, about how MDHS would survive the cut.
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, questioned Public Health Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, about how MDHS would survive the cut.
Apr 12, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Do-over unlikely for Mississippi anti-gay bill
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, was among lawmakers at a news conference calling on the legislative leadership to allow a vote on repealing the law, set to take effect July 1. Holland said numerous Republican lawmakers have told him, “I wish this thing would have never happened.”
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, was among lawmakers at a news conference calling on the legislative leadership to allow a vote on repealing the law, set to take effect July 1. Holland said numerous Republican lawmakers have told him, “I wish this thing would have never happened.”
Mar 31, 2016: CalvinAyre: No dice for state lottery proposal in Mississippi, senator says
Rep. Steve Holland believes the state is thirsty for lottery, saying “There is so much carnage just from people driving across state lines to get tickets,” according to the report.
Rep. Steve Holland believes the state is thirsty for lottery, saying “There is so much carnage just from people driving across state lines to get tickets,” according to the report.
Mar 29, 2016: Mississippi Today: State aims to ban payments to Planned Parenthood
"This is the biggest much ado about nothing I've seen all year and we've seen a lot of much ado about nothing," said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, a former chairman of the Public Health Committee.
"This is the biggest much ado about nothing I've seen all year and we've seen a lot of much ado about nothing," said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, a former chairman of the Public Health Committee.
Mar 8, 2016: Daily Journal: OUR OPINION: Entertainment district requires careful study
The legislation originally was written for the Gulf Coast counties, but when the language changed to include Hattiesburg, Rep. Steve Holland spoke up.
The legislation originally was written for the Gulf Coast counties, but when the language changed to include Hattiesburg, Rep. Steve Holland spoke up.
Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
The House reelected Andrew Ketchings as Clerk of the House. In his speech seconding Ketchings' nomination, Representative Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) said Ketchings "has brought more order to the inmates than anyone I've ever known."
The House reelected Andrew Ketchings as Clerk of the House. In his speech seconding Ketchings' nomination, Representative Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) said Ketchings "has brought more order to the inmates than anyone I've ever known."
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, is back for his ninth term. He said that while many things remain the same, the near-Republican supermajority in the House will be a change.
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, is back for his ninth term. He said that while many things remain the same, the near-Republican supermajority in the House will be a change.
Dec 28, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Random Social Issue Will Rile Miss. Legislators
In 2012, Democratic Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville introduced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." He grabbed national headlines and was subject to scornful accusations of being a bigot. But Holland, a funeral home director known for saying whatever he darn well pleases, said critics missed his point: He was satirizing anti-immigration rhetoric. The bill died an unceremonious death and the body of water that marks Mississippi's southern border kept its name.
In 2012, Democratic Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville introduced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." He grabbed national headlines and was subject to scornful accusations of being a bigot. But Holland, a funeral home director known for saying whatever he darn well pleases, said critics missed his point: He was satirizing anti-immigration rhetoric. The bill died an unceremonious death and the body of water that marks Mississippi's southern border kept its name.
Dec 12, 2015: Daily Journal: Talk of College Board change not forgotten
“There was no reason for the Board to fire such a good man…,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. “That was about structure. We need to change it.”
“There was no reason for the Board to fire such a good man…,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. “That was about structure. We need to change it.”
Dec 16, 2015: Daily Journal: House Democratic leader remains a question mark
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who like Moak is a House veteran, serving in the chamber since 1985, said he is not interested in the post.
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who like Moak is a House veteran, serving in the chamber since 1985, said he is not interested in the post.
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July 10, 2015: Daily Journal: Holland still supports current Mississippi flag
Outspoken Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, perhaps the state House member most vilified by conservatives, says he does not regret his vote in 2001 to keep the current, controversial state flag and still feels the same way today. Mar 29, 2015: Weidie Report: MESSY DIVORCE AT OLE MISS; AND THEN IT GOT WORSE
.However, there was real political interference when State Rep. Steve Holland started a petition calling on the college board to reconsider its decision on Jones and amazingly enough it was signed by a majority of the House. Holland’s petition was absurd and the lawmaker never needs much encouragement to act like a class clown. Mar 28, 2015: Clarion Ledger: The stuff lawmakers say
“As they would say in Russia: Toughsky-toughsky, boing, boing, boing.” — Rep. Steve Holland, on an insurance bill |
Mar 19, 2015: NewsMs: Vehicle Inspection Sticker Kicked to the Curb; Last Roadblock Removed
The Governor is expected to sign the bill and it would take effect July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. “What should we advise our constituents who want to save $5 between now and then? Just ride it out and pray,” asked Rep. Steve Holland (D-Tupelo) during a floor exchange with Johnson. “Just ride it out and pray,” Johnson echoed in agreement.
The Governor is expected to sign the bill and it would take effect July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. “What should we advise our constituents who want to save $5 between now and then? Just ride it out and pray,” asked Rep. Steve Holland (D-Tupelo) during a floor exchange with Johnson. “Just ride it out and pray,” Johnson echoed in agreement.
Mar 13, 2015: WTOK: Tempers Flare at Mississippi Capitol
A heated debate in the Mississippi House of Representatives got out of hand, with Democrat Rep. Steve Holland coming close to being escorted out of the chamber.
A heated debate in the Mississippi House of Representatives got out of hand, with Democrat Rep. Steve Holland coming close to being escorted out of the chamber.
Mar 11, 2015: WDAM: Lawmakers discuss election year's impact on legislative session
"We ought to just extend the budget in the third year and not even come back in an election year cause you would get a lot better run of things without the legislature in session during an election year," said Rep. Steve Holland.
"We ought to just extend the budget in the third year and not even come back in an election year cause you would get a lot better run of things without the legislature in session during an election year," said Rep. Steve Holland.
Mar 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Kill Bill Vol. 3: Education, Entertainment, Elections
"To bring forward legislation that would virtually create a laboratory for TB to be transmitted is unbelievable, said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who served as the House's public heath chair for over 20 years.
"To bring forward legislation that would virtually create a laboratory for TB to be transmitted is unbelievable, said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, who served as the House's public heath chair for over 20 years.
Mar 10, 2015: Sun Herald: House backs convention to mandate federal balanced budget
That measure passed, leaving Democrats fuming. When Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, wasn't recognized to present his amendment, he continued shouting at Gunn, who threatened to have him escorted from the chamber. About 20 House Democrats held a news conference later to complain about being cut off.
That measure passed, leaving Democrats fuming. When Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, wasn't recognized to present his amendment, he continued shouting at Gunn, who threatened to have him escorted from the chamber. About 20 House Democrats held a news conference later to complain about being cut off.
Feb 24, 2015: Sun Herald: Differing tax cut plans advance in Mississippi House, Senate
“I think it’s playing very loose with public policy,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. “We’ve always had extraordinary needs, and I think this philosophy is wrong-headed that you give it back to the people and it prospers the economy.”
“I think it’s playing very loose with public policy,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. “We’ve always had extraordinary needs, and I think this philosophy is wrong-headed that you give it back to the people and it prospers the economy.”
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers say the darndest things
"As they would say in Russia: Toughsky-toughsky, boing, boing boing." — Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, during floor debate on an insurance records retention bill.
"As they would say in Russia: Toughsky-toughsky, boing, boing boing." — Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, during floor debate on an insurance records retention bill.
Jan 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislature Explodes in Fight Over Public Education
State Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said GOP lawmakers had their "arms nearly twisted off at the shoulders" to vote for the ballot alternative, which drew rebuke from Speaker Philip Gunn, a Clinton Republican who attempted to quash that line of debate by telling Democrats to name names of legislators who may have acted improperly. Democrats declined to cite specifics.
State Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said GOP lawmakers had their "arms nearly twisted off at the shoulders" to vote for the ballot alternative, which drew rebuke from Speaker Philip Gunn, a Clinton Republican who attempted to quash that line of debate by telling Democrats to name names of legislators who may have acted improperly. Democrats declined to cite specifics.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers pass alternative ballot measure after debate
Holland said he, too, heard about coercion. He said at least two lawmakers "nearly had their arms twisted off at the shoulders" by the GOP leadership to vote for the alternative. House Speaker Philip Gunn banged his gavel and told Holland if he had information about misconduct, he's under obligation to report it for investigation. "I don't have an obligation to do anything except to express what I've heard," Holland said, "and that's what I'm doing."
Holland said he, too, heard about coercion. He said at least two lawmakers "nearly had their arms twisted off at the shoulders" by the GOP leadership to vote for the alternative. House Speaker Philip Gunn banged his gavel and told Holland if he had information about misconduct, he's under obligation to report it for investigation. "I don't have an obligation to do anything except to express what I've heard," Holland said, "and that's what I'm doing."
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
Some lawmakers "nearly had their arms twisted off at the shoulders" to vote for the measure, said state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, before Gunn slammed his gavel and ordered him to report information about misconduct instead of spread rumors. "I don't have an obligation to do anything except to express what I've heard," Holland said, "and that's what I'm doing."
Some lawmakers "nearly had their arms twisted off at the shoulders" to vote for the measure, said state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, before Gunn slammed his gavel and ordered him to report information about misconduct instead of spread rumors. "I don't have an obligation to do anything except to express what I've heard," Holland said, "and that's what I'm doing."
Dec 30, 2014: Washington Times: Tombigbee EPA change hits some hard
State Rep. Steve Holland, a Democrat from Plantersville and chairman of TEPA’s rate committee, understands and sympathizes with the businesses that have voiced their concerns and frustration about the hike.
State Rep. Steve Holland, a Democrat from Plantersville and chairman of TEPA’s rate committee, understands and sympathizes with the businesses that have voiced their concerns and frustration about the hike.
Dec 30, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Mississippi State House of Representative Steve Holland
State Rep. Steve Holland says he’ll seek a ninth term representing the 16th District. The 59-year-old Plantersville Democrat already has served 31 years representing Lee County and overcame a serious illness during last year’s legislative session.
State Rep. Steve Holland says he’ll seek a ninth term representing the 16th District. The 59-year-old Plantersville Democrat already has served 31 years representing Lee County and overcame a serious illness during last year’s legislative session.
Dec 29, 2014: Daily Journal: LEGISLATURE 2015: Elections will color 2015 Legislature
“There will be a lot of fodder put on the table during the session for the electorate to chew on,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, referring to a litany of issues that could include a debate over whether to expand Medicaid to cover the working poor as is allowed under the federal Affordable Care Act and various other issues.
“There will be a lot of fodder put on the table during the session for the electorate to chew on,” said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, referring to a litany of issues that could include a debate over whether to expand Medicaid to cover the working poor as is allowed under the federal Affordable Care Act and various other issues.
Dec 29, 2014: Y'all Politics: Democrat State Rep. Steve “Real Deal” Holland announces 2015 reelection bid
Citing 31 years of consecutive service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) announces today that, after much reflection and meditation, he is ready, able, healthy and prepared to offer again his longstanding commitment to serving to the people of District 16.
Citing 31 years of consecutive service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) announces today that, after much reflection and meditation, he is ready, able, healthy and prepared to offer again his longstanding commitment to serving to the people of District 16.
Dec 15, 2014: Monroe County Journal: Legislators touch on pre-session issues during legislative breakfast
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative breakfast Dec. 2 at the Gilmore Foundation Conference Center where Rep. Chris Brown, Sen. Hob Bryan and Rep. Steve Holland briefly spoke on what is, or should be, on the horizon in the 2015 legislative session.
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative breakfast Dec. 2 at the Gilmore Foundation Conference Center where Rep. Chris Brown, Sen. Hob Bryan and Rep. Steve Holland briefly spoke on what is, or should be, on the horizon in the 2015 legislative session.
Nov 25, 2014; Towleroad: Mississippi Says It Will Appeal Marriage Ruling As AFA Calls for Governor To Defy It
State Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has a gay son, praised Reeves' decision. Another Democratic state legislator, Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville, said simply, "You can't usurp a federal judge."
State Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has a gay son, praised Reeves' decision. Another Democratic state legislator, Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville, said simply, "You can't usurp a federal judge."
Oct 23, 2014: North Mississippi Daily Journal: Legislators to discuss education
The “Eyes on Education” forum will be held on Tuesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Foster Auditorium of the Lee County Library. It will feature Senate Education Chairman Gray Tollison, House Education Chairman John Moore and three lawmakers who represent parts of Lee County – Sen. Hob Bryan, Sen. Russell Jolly and Rep. Steve Holland.
Sept 27, 2014: WTVA: Tupelo/Lee County NAACP holds Freedom Fund Banquet
State Rep. Steve Holland was the keynote speaker. This year the group gave out a new Race Relations award. The Jack Reed Sr. award was awarded to Rob Hudson, McDonald's Corporation and Trent Kelly, District Attorney.
July 28, 2014: Talking Points Memo: MS Gov Blames Obama For Jump In Uninsured After Refusing To Expand Medicaid
Mississippi Democrats pounced on Bryant's comments. "It is sad how many out there need health care who are not getting it. I hear from them every day. We ought to be ashamed of ourselves for not taking the federal money to expand Medicaid," state Rep. Steve Holland (D) said.
July 27, 2014: Insurance News Net: Bryant: Obama to blame for drop in state's insured
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said, "It is sad how many out there need health care who are not getting it. I hear from them every day. We ought to be ashamed of ourselves for not taking the federal money to expand Medicaid."
July 16, 2014: Daily Journal: Highway 6 opening aimed for Monday
Other speakers, including state Sen. Nancy Collins, R-Tupelo, and state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, both praised the vision and planning in previous decades leading to the new highway’s construction.
May 29, 2014: Mississippi State University: Holland reminds Boys Staters: 'Education is a lifelong experience'
"Be thinkers as you go through life," State Rep. Steve Holland advised more than 380 Boys State delegates Thursday [May 29] at Mississippi State University.
Mar 14, 2014: Journal Politics: Teachers now in catbird seat in Legislature
In the end, the original proposal of Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, to offer a $5,000 raise, which is now the official position of legislative Democrats, still might become law.
Sept 30, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Rep. Steve Holland, Beastiality and North MS Politics–you can’t make this stuff up.
Anyone who walks the halls of the state capitol when the legislature is in session for any length of time can expect at some point to hear the loud boisterous showmanship of Lee County Democrat Rep. Steve Holland.
The “Eyes on Education” forum will be held on Tuesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Foster Auditorium of the Lee County Library. It will feature Senate Education Chairman Gray Tollison, House Education Chairman John Moore and three lawmakers who represent parts of Lee County – Sen. Hob Bryan, Sen. Russell Jolly and Rep. Steve Holland.
Sept 27, 2014: WTVA: Tupelo/Lee County NAACP holds Freedom Fund Banquet
State Rep. Steve Holland was the keynote speaker. This year the group gave out a new Race Relations award. The Jack Reed Sr. award was awarded to Rob Hudson, McDonald's Corporation and Trent Kelly, District Attorney.
July 28, 2014: Talking Points Memo: MS Gov Blames Obama For Jump In Uninsured After Refusing To Expand Medicaid
Mississippi Democrats pounced on Bryant's comments. "It is sad how many out there need health care who are not getting it. I hear from them every day. We ought to be ashamed of ourselves for not taking the federal money to expand Medicaid," state Rep. Steve Holland (D) said.
July 27, 2014: Insurance News Net: Bryant: Obama to blame for drop in state's insured
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said, "It is sad how many out there need health care who are not getting it. I hear from them every day. We ought to be ashamed of ourselves for not taking the federal money to expand Medicaid."
July 16, 2014: Daily Journal: Highway 6 opening aimed for Monday
Other speakers, including state Sen. Nancy Collins, R-Tupelo, and state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, both praised the vision and planning in previous decades leading to the new highway’s construction.
May 29, 2014: Mississippi State University: Holland reminds Boys Staters: 'Education is a lifelong experience'
"Be thinkers as you go through life," State Rep. Steve Holland advised more than 380 Boys State delegates Thursday [May 29] at Mississippi State University.
Mar 14, 2014: Journal Politics: Teachers now in catbird seat in Legislature
In the end, the original proposal of Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, to offer a $5,000 raise, which is now the official position of legislative Democrats, still might become law.
Sept 30, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Rep. Steve Holland, Beastiality and North MS Politics–you can’t make this stuff up.
Anyone who walks the halls of the state capitol when the legislature is in session for any length of time can expect at some point to hear the loud boisterous showmanship of Lee County Democrat Rep. Steve Holland.
Sept 11, 2013: MBJ: Ex-state lawmaker Thames dies in Jackson at 69
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, has served in the House since 1984 and worked with Thames for more than 20 years to find funding for mental health centers and shape agriculture policy. “He was an unbelievable public servant of the New Testament variety,” Holland said. “I’m about to get emotional because I loved that man. He’s probably the finest colleague I served with in 30 years.”
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, has served in the House since 1984 and worked with Thames for more than 20 years to find funding for mental health centers and shape agriculture policy. “He was an unbelievable public servant of the New Testament variety,” Holland said. “I’m about to get emotional because I loved that man. He’s probably the finest colleague I served with in 30 years.”
Jan 26, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Democrats Blast Proposed Changes to State Pensions
"My dear friend and new senator Nancy Collins has jumped into a hornets' nest, that's what she's done," said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. "The members of the House say 'No, no, no,' to changing benefits."
Feb 22, 2012: Jackson Free Press: The JFP Interview with Steve Holland
In a matter of 24 hours, Steve Holland went from seemingly being the director of "Punk'd: Mississippi Edition" to directing funerals.
Feb 9, 2012: Huffington Post: 'Gulf Of America' Would Replace 'Gulf Of Mexico' In Bill From Mississippi State Lawmaker Steve Holland [UPDATED]
The Associated Press reports that Holland submitted the bill as a tongue-in-cheek response to "anti-immigrant legislation that he finds mean-spirited and insignificant.
Jan 27, 2011: Youtube: Rep. Steve Holland Acting Like a Jerk
This is an exchange between Representative Steve Holland (Democrat - MS District 16), Chairman of the Public Health and Human Services Committee and Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Robinson, Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid that took place on January 26, 2011
"My dear friend and new senator Nancy Collins has jumped into a hornets' nest, that's what she's done," said Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville. "The members of the House say 'No, no, no,' to changing benefits."
Feb 22, 2012: Jackson Free Press: The JFP Interview with Steve Holland
In a matter of 24 hours, Steve Holland went from seemingly being the director of "Punk'd: Mississippi Edition" to directing funerals.
Feb 9, 2012: Huffington Post: 'Gulf Of America' Would Replace 'Gulf Of Mexico' In Bill From Mississippi State Lawmaker Steve Holland [UPDATED]
The Associated Press reports that Holland submitted the bill as a tongue-in-cheek response to "anti-immigrant legislation that he finds mean-spirited and insignificant.
Jan 27, 2011: Youtube: Rep. Steve Holland Acting Like a Jerk
This is an exchange between Representative Steve Holland (Democrat - MS District 16), Chairman of the Public Health and Human Services Committee and Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Robinson, Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid that took place on January 26, 2011
Daniel Steven Holland (born November 5, 1955, in Tupelo, Mississippi) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 16th district since 1985. He was also a contender for the Democratic nomination in Mississippi's 1st congressional district special election, 2008 but he lost the primary runoff to Travis Childers. He is of Dutch, Italian, and Native American descent. Holland is the son of Judge Sadie Holland, who was allegedly targeted in the2013 ricin letters incident. James Everett Dutschke, a suspect in the case, unsuccessfully ran against Holland in 2007.
In 2012, Holland submitted a Bill to the Mississippi Legislature to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico - for all official uses within the state - to the "Gulf of America"
In 2012, Holland submitted a Bill to the Mississippi Legislature to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico - for all official uses within the state - to the "Gulf of America"