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Senator Wiggins says there was no punishment in legislative redistricting

By: Frank Corder - March 28, 2022

The Jackson County state senator talks historic tax cut, redistricting, more with Y’all Politics. Watch the interview.

State Senator Brice Wiggins (R) joined Y’all Politics on Monday morning to recap conference weekend in the Mississippi Legislature.

Wiggins sits on both the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Legislative Reapportionment Committee.

The Coast Senator said he was pleased to see a compromise tax cut agreement on the state income tax, pointing out that the state could afford the historic tax reduction while also providing a historic teacher pay raise.

As for legislative redistricting, Wiggins noted that there was no “punishment” of lawmakers in the drawing of the new district maps as had been feared by some in the Senate chamber. He said the districts were drawn to reflect the shifting population in the state.

Watch the full interview with Senator Brice Wiggins below.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com