WAPT – “I will not pardon anyone,” Bryant says
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant has not issued any pardons during nearly eight years in office and said Wednesday that isn’t going to change now that he’s ending his term.
“I’m not considering any pardons. I don’t intend to have one pardon before I leave (as) governor, or after. I will not pardon anyone,” Bryant said. “I do have that power. I do not think it should be used. I’ve said this before, I don’t think any executive should have the power to wash away a crime just because you get elected as governor.”
WLOX – US Navy to name destroyer for Sen. Thad Cochran
The U.S. Navy will be naming a future guided-missile destroyer after the late U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran from Mississippi.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith praised the decision of Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer to name the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for her Republican predecessor…
…The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are built in shipyards in Pascagoula and Bath, Maine.
Congressman Thompson issues statement following first day of public Impeachment Hearings
Read below. pic.twitter.com/awnaKVv2HZ
— Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) November 14, 2019
McDaniel not running for US Senate in 2020
Liberal news site @MSTODAYnews was able to get @senatormcdaniel on the record as saying he will not be a challenger for the US Senate seat in Mississippi in 2020.#mssen #mselex https://t.co/hErd6DLhXe
— Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) November 13, 2019
Senate Democrats endorse Espy’s 2020 run
?Endorsement Alert! ?
The @DSCC just endorsed our campaign — one day after our launch. That’s proof we have what it takes to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith and finally bring change to Mississippi. Sign on to become a Founding Member of our campaign now. https://t.co/XAfPzgWBN8
— Mike Espy (@MikeEspyMS) November 13, 2019
Sen. Hyde-Smith meets with Sec. of Energy Nominee
Enjoyed visiting with Dan Brouillette, President Trump’s choice to lead @ENERGY in an era where the US is the world’s leading energy producer. Look forward to hearing more from him at his @EnergyGOP confirmation hearing on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/Q41TSSfIZ5
— U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (@SenHydeSmith) November 13, 2019
Gov. Bryant orders flags to half staff in honor of McCoy
I have signed an executive order to lower the flags in honor of former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, William J. (Billy) McCoy, who passed away. The flags shall be lowered beginning at sunrise on Thursday and ending sunset Friday. pic.twitter.com/GW2nK1uILr
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) November 13, 2019
State Democrat Sen. Blount praises new Republican SOS Watson on platform
Very pleased to read that new Secretary of State wants to remove state electoral vote requirement and further campaign finance reform. @MichaelWatsonMS https://t.co/ZV4bWsflZm
— David Blount (@SenDavidBlount) November 13, 2019
Secretary DeVos names New Members to National Assessment Governing Board – Mississippi State Superintendent Wright on the list
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the appointment of seven leaders from around the country to four-year terms as members of the National Assessment Governing Board.
This year’s slate includes six new members and one re-appointed member. The appointees’ terms officially began on Oct. 1, 2019, and will end on Sept. 30, 2023.
The appointees will help set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card…
…Carey Wright, chief state school officer: Wright is the state superintendent of education for Mississippi. Under her leadership, Mississippi has initiated education reforms that have resulted in unprecedented academic success and rising student achievement. In 2018, Quality Counts recognized Mississippi as one of the five most improved states in the nation.
WDAM – More than half of Mississippi’s schoolchildren didn’t score ‘kindergarten-ready’
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the Fall 2019 Kindergarten-Readiness Assessment results.
It showed that only 36.6% of students scoring ‘kindergarten-ready’ this year, which is similar to the percentage from the last four years.
“I taught pre-K, kindergarten and then I’m back in pre-K,” said Johanna Lebern, who teaches pre-K in Pearl. “And one of the things I noticed when I was in kindergarten was that we had a lot of kids coming to us that were not ready.”
Wildlife Management Area named for Gov. Bryant
I am humbled and honored with the naming of this amazing Wildlife Management Area. It will be dedicated, if not in name, in spirit to the Mississippi outdoorsmen and women who will forever enjoy it’s beauty and harvest. Thank you @MDWFPonline. https://t.co/IE3vYnm55S pic.twitter.com/bxhw4NDYzK
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) November 13, 2019
