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ACLU of Mississippi Is Proud to Present the 2015 Legislative Score Card
A Measurement of Progress on Issues of Equity and Inclusion in Mississippi. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 2015 Legislative Score Card 7 Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform 8 Extend Equality to All Mississippians 11 Guarantee Freedom of Speech, Expression, Protecting Privacy & Public Access 17 Other Legislative Actions 18 Other Resolutions 18 The Scorecard 19 House of Representatives 20 Senate 25 Notes 27 Introduction Mississippi’s statistics about disparities in education, employment, health, incarceration and other equitable opportunities are all too familiar. Familiarity with the dismal indicators, however, cannot breed acquiescence. This does not have to be the legacy of our state. We do not need governmental leadership nor Mississippi’s citizens to accept being last. Instead, we need courageous leadership with an intentional commitment to equity, a willingness to change the narrative and genuine community engagement. Mississippi is Failing to Thrive. It is time we stop being last. www.aclu-ms.org 3 Mississippi has some of the highest equity disparities in the country. Poverty Mississippi continues to be the poorest state in the nation. • “While working hard, many of Mississippi’s families fall short of economic security. According to an analysis of data from the U.S. Census, approximately 42% of Mississippi’s working families are low-income and 22% of residents live in poverty.” (http://mepconline.org/category/policy-areas/income-working-families) • Alongside poverty, disparity continues to loom. For children the poverty rate is 35%, for senior citizens the poverty rate is 18% and for women the poverty rate is 25.9%. There are 253,000 Black children below 200% poverty. -
2009 9:30 A.M
AMESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATURE The Higher Education Appreciation Day–Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) was estab- lished by the Mississippi Legislature in 1988 to honor academically talented students and faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in promoting academic excellence. The Appreciation Day is our way of saying “thank you” for your commitment to the future of Mississippi. It is an honor and a privilege for the Legislature to recognize these honorees for their outstanding achievements. We wish them every success as they pursue their personal and professional goals. 22ND ANNUAL HEADWAE CORPORATE SPONSORS ATMOS ENERGY MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY AT&T MISSISSIPPI NISSAN – CANTON BANKPLUS NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIP SYSTEMS BANCORPSOUTH PUCKETT MACHINERY CHEVRON SANDERSON FARMS ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION JBHM EDUCATION GROUP TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD VALLEY SERVICES, INC. THE HONORABLE PHIL BRYANT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR STATE OF MISSISSIPPI CHAIR OF HEADWAE Congratulations HEADWAE Honorees! I am pleased to welcome all 72 of you and commend you on your academic achievements and for being selected as the outstanding student and faculty member at your institutions. HEADWAE was created to showcase the contributions many of you have made in improving aca- demic excellence. I, along with the Mississippi Legislature, the corporate community, and others involved in higher education are delighted to have the opportunity to recognize your academic and leadership achievements and celebrate the individual students, faculty and staff who embody academic excellence and commitment to the goals and missions at our institutions of higher learning. Through personal and aca- demic achievement, you demonstrate that a quality education can be found right here in Mississippi’s colleges and universities. -
2012 Political Contributions
2012 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2012 Lilly Political Contributions 2 Public Policy As a biopharmaceutical company that treats serious diseases, Lilly plays an important role in public health and its related policy debates. It is important that our company shapes global public policy debates on issues specific to the people we serve and to our other key stakeholders including shareholders and employees. Our engagement in the political arena helps address the most pressing issues related to ensuring that patients have access to needed medications—leading to improved patient outcomes. Through public policy engagement, we provide a way for all of our locations globally to shape the public policy environment in a manner that supports access to innovative medicines. We engage on issues specific to local business environments (corporate tax, for example). Based on our company’s strategy and the most recent trends in the policy environment, our company has decided to focus on three key areas: innovation, health care delivery, and pricing and reimbursement. More detailed information on key issues can be found in our 2011/12 Corporate Responsibility update: http://www.lilly.com/Documents/Lilly_2011_2012_CRupdate.pdf Through our policy research, development, and stakeholder dialogue activities, Lilly develops positions and advocates on these key issues. U.S. Political Engagement Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehensive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. -
MGGF CONTRIBUTIONS JULY 1, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015 Name State Candidate Amount Party Total STATE HOUSE Committee to Elect Danny Crawford AL Mr
MGGF CONTRIBUTIONS JULY 1, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015 Name State Candidate Amount Party Total STATE HOUSE Committee to Elect Danny Crawford AL Mr. Danny Crawford (R) $250 REP ALABAMA TOTAL $250 STATE SENATE Janet Nguyen for Senate 2018 CA Sen. Janet Nguyen (R) $1,500 REP Cafe Bernardo - In Kind Contribution CA Sen. Cathleen Gagliani (D) $152 DEM STATE ASSEMBLY Bill Dodd for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Bill Dodd (D) $2,500 DEM James Gallagher for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. James Gallagher (R) $900 REP Jimmy Gomez for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Jimmy Gomez (D) $1,500 DEM Alejo for Senate 2018 CA Assm. Luis A. Alejo (D) $1,000 DEM Karina Cervantez Alejo for Assembly 2016 CA Ms. Karina Cervantez Alejo (D) $1,000 DEM CALIFORNIA TOTAL $8,552 STATE HOUSE Cary Pigman for State House FL Rep. Cary Pigman (R) $500 REP Colleen Burton Campaign FL Rep. Colleen Burton (R) $500 REP Dan Raulerson Campaign FL Rep. Daniel D. Raulerson (R) $500 REP Eric Eisnaugle Campaign FL Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R) $500 REP Halsey Beshears Campaign FL Rep. Halsey Beshears (R) $500 REP Jake Raburn Campaign FL Rep. Jake Raburn (R) $500 REP Jason Brodeur for State Representative FL Rep. Jason T. Brodeur (R) $500 REP Jimmie Smith Campaign FL Rep. Jimmie T Smith (R) $500 REP Katie Edwards Campaign FL Rep. Katie A. Edwards (D) $500 DEM Neil Combee Campaign FL Rep. Neil Combee (R) $500 REP Tom Goodson Campaign FL Rep. Tom Goodson (R) $500 REP Keith Perry for State Representative FL Rep. W. Keith Perry (R) $500 REP FLORIDA TOTAL $6,000 STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Sam Olens for Attorney General GA Atty. -
2015 Senate Candidates District, Candidate, Party, County 1, James
2015 Senate Candidates District, Candidate, Party, County District, Candidate, Party, County District, Candidate, Party, County 1, James David Eubanks, R, Desoto 23, Briggs Hopson, R, Warren 38, Bente’ Hess Johnson, Ind 1, Chris Massey, R, Desoto 23, Bill Marcy, R, Warren 38, Daryl L. Porter Jr., D, Pike 2, David L. Parker, R, Desoto 24, David Jordan, D, Leflore 38, Dennis C. Quinn, R, Pike 3, Nickey Browing, R, Pontotoc 24, Earl G. Blackmon, Ind 38, Tammy Felder Witherspoon, D, 3, Christopher Stark, D, Pontotoc 25, William Billingsley, R, Madison Pike 4, Rita Parks, R, Alcorn 25, Will Longwitz, R, Madison 39, Mike Campbell, R, Lincoln 4, Eric Powell, D, Alcorn 26, John Horhn, D, Hinds 39, Sally Doty, R, Lincoln 5, J.P. Wilemon Jr., D, Tishomingo 26, Stephen Thompson, D, Hinds 39, Michael Smith, D, Lincoln 6, Mike Armour, R, Lee 27, Ponto Downing, R, Hinds 40, Angela Hill, R, Pearl River 6, Nancy Adams Collins, R, Lee 27, Hillman Frazier, D, Hinds 41, Reggie Blackledge, D, 6, Chad McMahan, R, Lee 27, Gerald Kucia, R, Hinds Covington 7, Hob Bryan, D, Monroe 28, Sollie Norwood, D, Hinds 41, Joey Fillingane, R, Lamar 7, Barry Strevel, R, Monroe 29, David Blount, D, Hinds 42, Johnny Ishmel Henry, D, Jones 8, Russell Jolly, D, Chickasaw 29, James Broadwater, R, Hinds 42, Chris McDaniel, R, Jones 9, Cristen Hemmins, D, Lafayette 29, Eclecius L. Franklin Sr, D, Hinds 43, Dennis DeBar, R, Greene 9, Gray Tollison, R, Lafayette 29, Kathryn Michell Drey Perry, D, 43, Philip Gandy, R, Wayne 10, Steve Hale, D, Tate Hinds 43, Towanna A. -
2011 Political Contributions
2011 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2011 Lilly Political Contributions 2 Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehensive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at both the state and federal levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. debate over health care and pharmaceutical innovation. As a company that operates in a highly competitive and regulated industry, Lilly must participate in the political process to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to its shareholders, and its overall responsibilities to its customers and its employees. Corporate Political Contribution Elected officials, no matter what level, have an impact on public policy issues affecting Lilly. We are committed to backing candidates who support public policies that contribute to pharmaceutical innovation and healthy patients. A number of factors are considered when reviewing candidates for support. The following evaluation criteria are used to allocate political contributions: • Has the candidate historically voted or announced positions on issues of importance to Lilly, such as pharmaceutical innovation and health care? • Has the candidate demonstrated leadership on key committees of importance to our business? • Does the candidate demonstrate potential for legislative leadership? -
Speaker Ryan and Leader Mcconnell: We Write to Share Some
Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: We write to share some of our reactions and concerns about the recently introduced American Health Care Act. First, we share your goal of repealing and replacing Obamacare as quickly as possible. Americans deserve the right to affordable and accessible healthcare and significant change is needed to reduce healthcare costs, making it affordable to be and stay healthy so that they can pursue a living, keep more money in their pockets, and focus on the priorities in their lives. There are many elements of the proposed bill that are encouraging as they address decades-old problems in our healthcare system, and embrace proven solutions like the expansion of HSAs. We especially applaud efforts to reform Medicaid. As state leaders that must balance our budgets each year we know first-hand that Medicaid has been growing at an unsustainable rate and is crowding-out spending on other priorities like education and public safety as well as hindering tax relief in our state. We look forward to continued conversations about the additional state flexibilities that must be incorporated into any Medicaid reform in this bill, in addition to future legislation. We affirm your goal of converting an open-ended entitlement to a program with a budget. This would be one of the most significant entitlement reforms in the nation's history. This bill offers a historic opportunity for reform, but without some changes to the bill we fear the opportunity might slip away. To fulfill the promises we made to our constituents in our states, we worry that the bill as introduced does not go far enough to address the immediate needs facing us in our Medicaid programs. -
FOR PLACEMENT ONLY -Is Year We Pay Tribute to Issues Facing Our Members
MISSISSIPPI 2015 LEGISLATIVE ROSTER FOR PLACEMENT ONLY -is year we pay tribute to issues facing our members. the man who has been the voice His guidance has always been of electric power associations in solid and, most of all, trusted. government for more than 28 A recognized champion for years. Richard Morgan is a true electric cooperatives, Richard ambassador for electric cooper- has earned the respect of atives and their members. He Mississippi’s elected officials at works on behalf of some 1.8 the state and national levels. million Mississippians, keeping With retirement on the their interests at heart when horizon, Richard’s involvement representing them before in the state legislature will end government leaders. at the close of the year. Please Richard’s passion for the join the electric cooperative cooperative philosophy and family in recognizing Richard extensive knowledge have been for his contributions toward instrumental in educating gov- improving the quality of life in ernment leaders on important Mississippi. “We dedicate our 2015 legislative roster to Richard Morgan to express gratitude for his service to our organization and his commitment to electric cooperative members. Richard’s proudest moments stem from helping people by working to keep their electric rates as low as possible, and their quality of service second to none. He is highly regarded in our industry, and his contributions ultimately benefit all electric power association members. As a statewide trade organization, we seek to be the uni/ed voice of all electric cooperatives in Mississippi, and we are thankful to have Richard lead our e.orts.” Michael Callahan - CEO Assisting Richard on our government relations team Paul Purnell Bill Wilkerson MISSISSIPPI 2015 LEGISLATIVE ROSTER Our cover art celebrates the beauty of a Mississippi sunrise, as well as the rural nature of our state. -
2014 Report of Political Financial Support
2014 2014 Lilly Political Contributions As a biopharmaceutical company that treats serious diseases, Lilly plays an important role in public health and its related policy debates. It is important that our company shapes global public policy debates on issues specific to the people we serve and to our other key stakeholders including shareholders and employees. Our engagement in the political arena helps address the most pressing issues related to ensuring that patients have access to needed medications—leading to improved patient outcomes. Through public policy engagement, we provide a way for all of our locations globally to shape the public policy environment in a manner that supports access to innovative medicines. We engage on issues specific to local business environments (corporate tax, for example). Based on our company’s strategy and the most recent trends in the policy environment, our company has decided to focus on three key areas: innovation, health care delivery, and pricing and reimbursement. More detailed information on key issues can be found in our 2014 Corporate Responsibility Update. Through our policy research, development, and stakeholder dialogue activities, Lilly develops positions and advocates on these issues. Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehen- sive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. debate over health care and pharmaceutical innovation. -
2012 Political Contributions
2012 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2012 Lilly Political Contributions 2 Public Policy As a biopharmaceutical company that treats serious diseases, Lilly plays an important role in public health and its related policy debates. It is important that our company shapes global public policy debates on issues specific to the people we serve and to our other key stakeholders including shareholders and employees. Our engagement in the political arena helps address the most pressing issues related to ensuring that patients have access to needed medications—leading to improved patient outcomes. Through public policy engagement, we provide a way for all of our locations globally to shape the public policy environment in a manner that supports access to innovative medicines. We engage on issues specific to local business environments (corporate tax, for example). Based on our company’s strategy and the most recent trends in the policy environment, our company has decided to focus on three key areas: innovation, health care delivery, and pricing and reimbursement. More detailed information on key issues can be found in our 2011/12 Corporate Responsibility update. Through our policy research, development, and stakeholder dialogue activities, Lilly develops positions and advocates on these key issues. U.S. Political Engagement Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehensive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. -
MGGF CONTRIBUTIONS JULY 1, 2016 - DECEMBER 31, 2016 Name State Candidate Amount Party Total STATE SENATE Glazer for Senate 2016 CA Sen
MGGF CONTRIBUTIONS JULY 1, 2016 - DECEMBER 31, 2016 Name State Candidate Amount Party Total STATE SENATE Glazer for Senate 2016 CA Sen. Steven M. Glazer (D) $2,500 DEM STATE ASSEMBLY Jordan Cunningham for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Jordan Cunningham (R) $1,400 REP Marc Steinorth for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Marc Steinorth (R) $2,000 REP Jim Frazier for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Jim Frazier (D) $2,500 DEM Raul Bocanegra for Assembly 2016 CA Assm. Raul Bocanegra (D) $2,500 DEM CALIFORNIA TOTAL $10,900 OTHER Colorado Ag Political Committee CO $550 NA Our Colorado Values CO $1,000 DEM Coloradans for Fairness CO $1,000 DEM Senate Majority Fund CO $1,000 REP Colorado Leadership Fund CO $1,000 REP COLORADO TOTAL $4,550 STATE SENATE Lee Anderson for Senate GA Sen. Lee I. Anderson (R) $500 REP Tyler Harper for Georgia GA Sen. Tyler Harper (R) $500 REP Friends of Blake Tillery GA Sen. Blake Tillery (R) $500 REP Ellis Black for Senate Inc. GA Sen. Ellis Black (R) $750 REP Friends of John Wilkinson GA Sen. John K. Wilkinson (R) $1,000 REP Cowsert for Senate GA Sen. William Cowsert (R) $1,000 REP STATE HOUSE Committee To Elect Bubber Epps GA Rep. Bubber Epps (R) $500 REP Committee to Elect Dale Rutledge GA Rep. Dale Rutledge (R) $500 REP Committee to Elect Emory Dunahoo State House GA Rep. Emory W. Dunahoo, Jr. (R) $500 REP Gerald Greene for State Representative GA Rep. Gerald E. Greene (R) $500 REP Committee to Elect Jan Tankersley GA Rep. -
Adams Co. Legislators House Members
ADAMS CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: DAVID GREEN ANDREW KETCHINGS PHILLIP WEST SENATE MEMBERS: BOB M. DEARING ROBERT JOHNSON ALCORN CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: RICKY CUMMINGS BILLY MCCOY HARVEY MOSS SENATE MEMBERS: TRAVIS LITTLE AMITE CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: DAVID GREEN ANDREY KETCHINGS BOBBY MOAK CLEM NETTLES SENATE MEMBERS: BOB M. DEARING ROBERT JOHNSON ATTALA CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: ROBERT CLARK BOBY HOWELL FERR SMITH MARY ANN STEVENS SENATE MEMBERS: TIM JOHNSON BENTON CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: JACK GADD GREG WARD SENATE MEMBERS: NICKEY BROWNING BILL MINOR BOLIVAR CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: CHARLIE CAPPS LINDA COLEMAN CHUCK ESPY JOHN HINES SENATE MEMBERS: JOHNNIE WALLS WILLIE SIMMONS NEELY CARLTON CALHOUN CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: JOEY GRIST SENATE MEMBERS: JACK GORDON GRAY TOLLISON CARROLL CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: BOBBY HOWELL WILLIE PERKINS MARY ANN STEVENS MAY WHITTINGTON SENATE MEMBERS: ROBERT HUGGINS CHICKASAW CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: BILLY BOWLES DAVID GIBBS SENATE MEMBERS: JACK GORDON CHOCTAW CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS CHARLIE SMITH SENATE MEMBERS: GLORIA WILLIAMSON GLENN HAMILTON CLAIBORNE CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: GREG HOLLOWAY CHUCK MIDDLETON SENATE MEMBERS: LYNN POSEY CLARKE CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: TOMMY HORNE ERIC ROBINSON OMERIA SCOTT JOE TAYLOR SENATE MEMBERS: BILLY THAMES CLAY CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: TYRONE ELLIS DAVID GIBBS ESTHER HARRISON CHARLIE SMITH SENATE MEMBERS: ENNIE TURNER COAHOMA CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: CHUCK ESPY CLAYTON HENDERSON JOHN MAYO SENATE MEMBERS: DELMA FURNISS COPIAH CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: JIM BARNETT GREG HOLLOWAY JOEY HUDSON JOE WARREN SENATE MEMBERS: LYNN POSEY ROBERT SMITH COVINGTON CO. LEGISLATORS HOUSE MEMBERS: BO EATON JOEY HUDSON JOE WARREN SENATE MEMBERS: ROBERT SMITH BILLY V.