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.
Feb 27, 2015: Washington Times: Former Mississippi House speaker Tim Ford dies at 63
Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, who also was elected in 1979, recalled: “Before he became speaker, Tim was a jovial prankster. After he became speaker, he was still a light-hearted guy. He didn’t rule with an iron hand because that’s why we elected him.”
Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, who also was elected in 1979, recalled: “Before he became speaker, Tim was a jovial prankster. After he became speaker, he was still a light-hearted guy. He didn’t rule with an iron hand because that’s why we elected him.”
Feb 24, 2015: Daily Times Leader: Rep. Ellis talks legislation
The four-week event, which featured 8 a.m. question and answer sessions with local representatives and senators at City Hall, concluded Monday with a visit from Rep. Tyrone Ellis.
The four-week event, which featured 8 a.m. question and answer sessions with local representatives and senators at City Hall, concluded Monday with a visit from Rep. Tyrone Ellis.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers pass alternative ballot measure after debate
State Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, said local governments are "sick and tired" of raising the tax millage to pay for something the state government should be funding. "If we're not to make a commitment to educate our children up front," Ellis said, "then we are going to be last in everything we do."
State Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, said local governments are "sick and tired" of raising the tax millage to pay for something the state government should be funding. "If we're not to make a commitment to educate our children up front," Ellis said, "then we are going to be last in everything we do."
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
State Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, said local governments are "sick and tired" of raising the tax millage to pay for something the state government should be funding. "If we're not to make a commitment to educate our children up front," Ellis said, "then we are going to be last in everything we do."
State Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, said local governments are "sick and tired" of raising the tax millage to pay for something the state government should be funding. "If we're not to make a commitment to educate our children up front," Ellis said, "then we are going to be last in everything we do."