Sept 13, 2015: Hechinger Report: Across Mississippi, districts continue to merge. But is bigger any better?
Despite the lack of evidence that consolidation works, some legislators, like Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, believe it will continue to be introduced as a solution in a state brimming with cash-strapped schools.
Despite the lack of evidence that consolidation works, some legislators, like Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, believe it will continue to be introduced as a solution in a state brimming with cash-strapped schools.
Feb 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: House votes to strip MDOT of law enforcement duties
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, wanted to know exactly what would be transferred under the legislation.
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, wanted to know exactly what would be transferred under the legislation.
Jan 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislature Explodes in Fight Over Public Education
Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood said that the alternative amendment doesn't actually make reference to education funding and "completely undermines the effort and hard work of the citizens."
Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood said that the alternative amendment doesn't actually make reference to education funding and "completely undermines the effort and hard work of the citizens."
Jan 13, 2015: WAPT: Lawmaker proposes Mississippi apologize for slavery
Rep. Willie J. Perkins, Sr., a Greenwood Democrat, said the resolution would be a step in the right direction.
Rep. Willie J. Perkins, Sr., a Greenwood Democrat, said the resolution would be a step in the right direction.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
The issue cuts across racial lines, said Wooten and state Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood. Others said it also cuts across party lines, economic lines and geographic lines.
The issue cuts across racial lines, said Wooten and state Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood. Others said it also cuts across party lines, economic lines and geographic lines.
Jan 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Part of Ayers case settlement to end
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, asked Ribisoff whether the Legislature could continue funding for the program if it wanted to.
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, asked Ribisoff whether the Legislature could continue funding for the program if it wanted to.
Jan 8, 2015: Clarion Ledger: State revenue up $88 million
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, said he wanted to make sure the lawmakers will have an opportunity to transfer the $112.7 million set aside so it can be used as part of the 2016 year budget.
State Rep. Willie Perkins, D-Greenwood, said he wanted to make sure the lawmakers will have an opportunity to transfer the $112.7 million set aside so it can be used as part of the 2016 year budget.
Feb 4, 2013: Gulf Live: State Rep. Scott Delano, R-Biloxi, kills Mississippi sovereignty bill in committee
Democratic Rep. Willie Perkins of Greenwood said the bill deserved to die because it was "a slap in the face to the president." "Although I never liked Ronald Reagan, I tried to show due respect to him when he was president," Perkins said. "I just don't think this bill was showing respect to the president of the United States."
Democratic Rep. Willie Perkins of Greenwood said the bill deserved to die because it was "a slap in the face to the president." "Although I never liked Ronald Reagan, I tried to show due respect to him when he was president," Perkins said. "I just don't think this bill was showing respect to the president of the United States."