June 17, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Sen. Terry Burton found not guilty of second DUI
State Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton, was found not guilty of a second DUI on Thursday when a Scott County judge ruled cough syrup and breath spray must have caused a "false positive" on the breath test he took after he wrecked.
State Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton, was found not guilty of a second DUI on Thursday when a Scott County judge ruled cough syrup and breath spray must have caused a "false positive" on the breath test he took after he wrecked.
June 16, 2016: Gulf Live: Jackson County Legislators receive an "A" on 2016 Education Report Card
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
May 16, 2016: WAPT: Mississippi Senate leader Burton charged with DUI
Republican Sen. Terry Burton of Newton was charged after running a sport utility vehicle off of Interstate 20 and hitting a sign Saturday night in Scott County, according to a statement Monday from a Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman, Capt. Johnny Poulos.
Republican Sen. Terry Burton of Newton was charged after running a sport utility vehicle off of Interstate 20 and hitting a sign Saturday night in Scott County, according to a statement Monday from a Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman, Capt. Johnny Poulos.
Apr 26, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi lawmakers cut funding for women's commission
"They receive a proportional cut, but we have them in the budget," said state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton.
"They receive a proportional cut, but we have them in the budget," said state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton.
Mar 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: SUNSHINE WEEK: Top Mississippi Lawmakers: Email, Schedule Not for Public
Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, R-Newton, sent a letter to the AP to deny the request for Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' schedule and email. Burton noted that state law says the Mississippi Senate may regulate public access to its records. He wrote that under that law, the Senate Rules Committee many years ago adopted a policy restricting public access to records of the lieutenant governor, an office that is both executive and legislative.
Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, R-Newton, sent a letter to the AP to deny the request for Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' schedule and email. Burton noted that state law says the Mississippi Senate may regulate public access to its records. He wrote that under that law, the Senate Rules Committee many years ago adopted a policy restricting public access to records of the lieutenant governor, an office that is both executive and legislative.
Feb 25, 2016: MBJ: After vote recount, third-grade reading bill fails Senate
Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, a Newton Republican, said Thursday that votes were miscounted and that Senate Bill 2157 lost on a 25-24 vote.
Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, a Newton Republican, said Thursday that votes were miscounted and that Senate Bill 2157 lost on a 25-24 vote.
Feb 4, 2016: MBJ: Telemedicine providers propose legislation on rules
Senate Bill 2071, authored by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, would make teleconferencing optional and not require a contract between a telemedicine practitioner and another physician.
Senate Bill 2071, authored by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, would make teleconferencing optional and not require a contract between a telemedicine practitioner and another physician.
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Feb 3, 2016: WLOX: Two major economic development projects in the works for Mississippi
"I know that there is an economic development projects that are time sensitive and in order to make things happen the way they need to happen we need to have that issue before the Legislature this week," noted Senator Terry Burton, Senate President Pro-Tempore. |
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Jan 11, 2016: WLOX: Mississippi lawmakers react to folks crossing state lines for Powerball
"A lot of people dreaming, that's what I see," added Senate President Pro-Tempore Senator Terry Burton-R. Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
On the Senate side, with the support of Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, the Senate elected Republican Senator Terry C. Burton of Newton as the new president pro-tempore. Jan 5, 2016: WTVA: Senate panel to to hear election challenge in District 37
The panel, named Tuesday, will be led by Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton. Other senators will be Rita Potts Parks, R-Corinth; Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson; Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven and Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall. Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
Longtime state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, was selected by other senators by acclamation, meaning without any opposition. Both Republicans and Democrats supported Burton. |
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Jan 5, 2016: NewMs: Senator Burton is New President Pro Tempore
The Mississippi Senate today unanimously elected Sen. Terry Burton as Senate President Pro Tempore.
The Mississippi Senate today unanimously elected Sen. Terry Burton as Senate President Pro Tempore.
Mar 11, 2015: WDAM: Lawmakers discuss election year's impact on legislative session
Republican Senator Terry Burton said he's seen years where the upcoming election has a stronger impact. But he said that's not the case this year. "We've had really good contemplative debate on the floor about the issues, rather than the politics," Burton noted.
Republican Senator Terry Burton said he's seen years where the upcoming election has a stronger impact. But he said that's not the case this year. "We've had really good contemplative debate on the floor about the issues, rather than the politics," Burton noted.
Feb 11, 2015: WLBT: Lottery in Mississippi: What are the odds?
Morals seem to be one reason some lawmakers are against it. But this is a state that makes big revenue from casinos. State Senator Terry Burton says casinos and lotteries are distinctly different.
Morals seem to be one reason some lawmakers are against it. But this is a state that makes big revenue from casinos. State Senator Terry Burton says casinos and lotteries are distinctly different.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
Reduction of concealed carry fees. SB 2394, by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, reduces the state fees for concealed carry gun permits from $100 to $80. The measure is one of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' top agenda items.
Reduction of concealed carry fees. SB 2394, by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, reduces the state fees for concealed carry gun permits from $100 to $80. The measure is one of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' top agenda items.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Contact lenses create debate in Legislature
State Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, a member of the committee, said his concern is that the state could get caught up in litigation if it passes such legislation.
State Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, a member of the committee, said his concern is that the state could get caught up in litigation if it passes such legislation.
Jan 28, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Hospital transparency bills gain momentum
A decrease in the fees charged for concealed carry gun permits. Senate Bill 2394, authored by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, is one of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ top legislative agenda items. The fee for a regular permit would drop from $100 to $80; the fee for a renewal from $50 to $40 and the fee for those 65 and older would drop from $25 to $20.
A decrease in the fees charged for concealed carry gun permits. Senate Bill 2394, authored by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, is one of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ top legislative agenda items. The fee for a regular permit would drop from $100 to $80; the fee for a renewal from $50 to $40 and the fee for those 65 and older would drop from $25 to $20.
Jan 20, 2015: NRA-ILA: Mississippi: Bills Filed in Jackson to Reduce Concealed Carry Permit Fees
This week, state Senator Terry Burton (R) filed Senate Bill 2394, NRA-supported legislation to reduce fees for both new and renewed concealed carry permits to $80 and $40, respectively. State Senator David Parker (R) also introduced a measure (Senate Bill 2226) to lower permit costs.
This week, state Senator Terry Burton (R) filed Senate Bill 2394, NRA-supported legislation to reduce fees for both new and renewed concealed carry permits to $80 and $40, respectively. State Senator David Parker (R) also introduced a measure (Senate Bill 2226) to lower permit costs.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi's Budget: Under '50 Feet of Crap'
Barker showed the clip of the film at the Jan. 7 appropriations meeting, in which he and Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, explained the procedure the Legislature will now use to create the state budget.
Barker showed the clip of the film at the Jan. 7 appropriations meeting, in which he and Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, explained the procedure the Legislature will now use to create the state budget.
Jan 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. moving toward more detailed state budget process
Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, said Mississippi enacted a 1994 law that required performance-based budgeting, but it was loosely enforced. He said agency leaders frequently ask for much more money than they need because they know requests are whittled during the months-long budgeting process.
Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, said Mississippi enacted a 1994 law that required performance-based budgeting, but it was loosely enforced. He said agency leaders frequently ask for much more money than they need because they know requests are whittled during the months-long budgeting process.
Aug 23, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Macon firm ticked about towing fee
“That’s flabbergasting it would be that much,” said state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton. “I don’t understand it.”
Aug 20, 2014: Meridian Star: Alzheimer's caregivers urged to 'Make Every Day Count'
A legislative forum will be held today to discuss state laws during the past two years that affect caregivers and Alzheimer's patients, she said. Sen. Terry Burton is among area state legislators who will be on hand to talk about laws that affect Alzheimer's families. Burton said he introduced a resolution during the most recent legislative term to organize a task force to look at the issue of caregiver support. It's not just for Alzheimer's caregivers, but also for other caregivers who have older parents, a spouse, or others who need help.
Aug 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Physicians: Puff out smoking in Mississippi
State Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, said "I don't think there ought to be smoking in office buildings, but in bars and restaurants, that's another thing." Burton said. Burton said he believes that if a person builds a building and invests his or her money in it, the owner ought to have a right to say what legal activity goes on there. "I don't have a problem in requiring people to post a sign saying 'smoking allowed here' so people will know before they go in," Burton said.
July 30, 2014: Madison County Journal: Legislators unveil plan to build better state with merit-based budgeting
The plan, dubbed "Building a Better Mississippi," was first pushed by Sen. Terry Burton (R-Newton) and Rep. Toby Barker (R-Hattiesburg), but now has the backing of House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. The plan was announced last week.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
The plan, spearheaded by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, and Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, initially will target the departments of corrections, education, health and transportation.
July 22, 2014: WTOK: Alderman Honored in Return from Pan American Championship
After picking up Kemp at the Jackson airport, the Alderman family drove east on I-20 toward Decatur. When they exited on Highway 15, they were met by a police escort that took them to the Decatur Courthouse where Kemp was greeted by Mississippi State Senator Terry Burton and Representative Randy Rushing who presented him an award of recognition for his achievements on the baseball field.
“That’s flabbergasting it would be that much,” said state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton. “I don’t understand it.”
Aug 20, 2014: Meridian Star: Alzheimer's caregivers urged to 'Make Every Day Count'
A legislative forum will be held today to discuss state laws during the past two years that affect caregivers and Alzheimer's patients, she said. Sen. Terry Burton is among area state legislators who will be on hand to talk about laws that affect Alzheimer's families. Burton said he introduced a resolution during the most recent legislative term to organize a task force to look at the issue of caregiver support. It's not just for Alzheimer's caregivers, but also for other caregivers who have older parents, a spouse, or others who need help.
Aug 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Physicians: Puff out smoking in Mississippi
State Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, said "I don't think there ought to be smoking in office buildings, but in bars and restaurants, that's another thing." Burton said. Burton said he believes that if a person builds a building and invests his or her money in it, the owner ought to have a right to say what legal activity goes on there. "I don't have a problem in requiring people to post a sign saying 'smoking allowed here' so people will know before they go in," Burton said.
July 30, 2014: Madison County Journal: Legislators unveil plan to build better state with merit-based budgeting
The plan, dubbed "Building a Better Mississippi," was first pushed by Sen. Terry Burton (R-Newton) and Rep. Toby Barker (R-Hattiesburg), but now has the backing of House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. The plan was announced last week.
July 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Republican legislative leaders unveil a plan to boost accountability at state agencies and spend taxpayer dollars on results.
The plan, spearheaded by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, and Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, initially will target the departments of corrections, education, health and transportation.
July 22, 2014: WTOK: Alderman Honored in Return from Pan American Championship
After picking up Kemp at the Jackson airport, the Alderman family drove east on I-20 toward Decatur. When they exited on Highway 15, they were met by a police escort that took them to the Decatur Courthouse where Kemp was greeted by Mississippi State Senator Terry Burton and Representative Randy Rushing who presented him an award of recognition for his achievements on the baseball field.
July 22, 2014: Y'all Politics: Speaker Philip Gunn to announce new budget proposal
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
Speaker Gunn will be joined by subcommittee members Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, Senate Appropriations Chairman Sen. Buck Clarke, President Pro Tempore Sen. Terry Brown, House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Greg Snowden and Director of Mississippi Legislative Budget Office Debbie Rubisoff.
Feb 13, 2014: WJTV: Scott County Superintendent, School Board Resign
“I will continue working with the State Board of Education to identify solutions that are best for the students in this district, and I thank Rep. Randy Rushing, Rep. John Moore and Sen. Terry Burton for their assistance,” Gov. Bryant said.
Aug 7, 2012: Y'all Politics: Sen. Terry Burton appointed to MS Home Corporation Oversight Committee
District 31 Senator Terry C. Burton was most recently appointed by Lt. Governor Tate Reeves to the Mississippi Home Corporation Oversight Committee, where his keen knowledge of government will be an asset.
“I will continue working with the State Board of Education to identify solutions that are best for the students in this district, and I thank Rep. Randy Rushing, Rep. John Moore and Sen. Terry Burton for their assistance,” Gov. Bryant said.
Aug 7, 2012: Y'all Politics: Sen. Terry Burton appointed to MS Home Corporation Oversight Committee
District 31 Senator Terry C. Burton was most recently appointed by Lt. Governor Tate Reeves to the Mississippi Home Corporation Oversight Committee, where his keen knowledge of government will be an asset.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-31 Terry Burton (R-Newton)
Not that he needed it after taking over 70% of the vote in 2011, but Sen. Burton gets helped by 11 points. This district is now a 77% McCain district (Safe R).
SD-31 Terry Burton (R-Newton)
Not that he needed it after taking over 70% of the vote in 2011, but Sen. Burton gets helped by 11 points. This district is now a 77% McCain district (Safe R).
Terry C. Burton (b. January 31, 1956) is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31. He was first elected to the chamber in 1991.