Friday, January 13, 2012

Democrats call for shortened session

The newly-formed Democratic Trust sent out the following press release yesterday:

Jackson, MS- Brandon Jones, chairman of the newly formed Mississippi Democratic Trust, is recommending a cost saving proposal for the Mississippi Legislature.

In conferences with legislators, Jones has urged support for shortening the legislative session. Jones said, “During this budget crisis, it is important that lawmakers be more accountable than ever. Shortening the legislative session by ninety days would create an estimated $825,000 in cost savings that Mississippi needs for other critical programs.” Jones continued, “We are calling on the leadership in both chambers to make an immediate declaration to shorten the session and save taxpayer dollars.”

On November 8, 2007, then Lt. Governor Phil Bryant called on colleagues to shorten the 125 day session by 35 days to save an estimated $825,000. On January 10, 2008, Governor Haley Barbour and Senate President Pro Tempore Billy Hewes joined in the call for a shortened session. The resolution that eventually passed the Senate instead shortened the session to 104 days. The savings were estimated to be $500,000, according to Senator Hewes.

In an April 27, 2011 press release, Lt. Gov. Bryant reiterated his pledge as follows:

“In preparation for the next 120-day legislative session, the legislature did receive 9% more to cover the costs of the longer session. Just as I did four years ago, I would recommend to the new Legislature shortening the session to 90 days, thereby saving additional money to the taxpayer."

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The Mississippi Democratic Trust seeks to help elect Democratic candidates who will provide sensible and responsible leadership for Mississippi. The Trust supports effective policies to address legitimate economic, education, healthcare, and public safety issues in our State.

Brandon Jones, Chairman
Mississippi Democratic Trust"

Editorial comment: Hmmm.... I don't recall Mr. Jones calling for shortened sessions when he was drawing a paycheck as a member of the legislature.

Posted by Kingfish at 7:53 AM
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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well the domain was purchased in February of last year and as of yesterday morning the 'trust' wasn't registered as either a corporation, PAC or lobbyist with Hosemann's office.

No doubt this is little more than another mouthpiece for white yellerdog Donkeycrats unable to deal with their waning power. Not unlike the Better Mississippi Report or Cottonmouth.

January 13, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Anonymous said...

Chairman? Is there a BOD?

Hey Dorsey. Give Brandon a call and get yourself a title.

Then you can spit out some press releases too!

You could expand on your victims-are-at-fault for crime spiel.

January 13, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Anonymous said...

(January 2011) Democrats in Washington are calling for bipartanship and for more republicans to cross the aisle in the spirit of unanimity during a time when the country needs it most.

Wait.......that's a different subject. Or is it?

January 13, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Anonymous said...

They are doing an online push. Got two invites for the org on Twitter @mshousedems and @msdemtrust

January 13, 2012 at 9:33 AM

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