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Philip Gunn
@PhilipGunnMS
On Jan. 3, 2012, I became the 61st Speaker of the House of MS and the first Republican Speaker in 136 years.
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On December 18, 1972, he was flying in the first wave of B-52 bombers in Operation Linebacker II, bombing strategic military sites in Hanoi, North Vietnam. The bombing campaign was carried out from Dec 18-29. 2/3
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families & friends of Officers Branden Estorffe and Steven Robin & the Bay St. Louis community. We honor their sacrifice by upholding our state law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line daily to protect all Mississippians.
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Please join us this Sunday night for a discussion on Mississippi’s anti-trafficking efforts. It will be my honor to share the stage with some of our state’s finest boots-on-the-ground anti-trafficking advocates
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Join us this Sunday, October 23, @ 6 pm in Clinton, MS! Sandy Middleton, Executive Director of the Center for Violence Prevention, will be moderating a panel discussion about human trafficking, what is currently being done about it, and how you can get involved. #humantrafficking
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It was great to join for their inaugural MS Horizons Symposium. Workforce Development is a critical issue for Mississippi. I and are committed to continuing to work to create innovative solutions that address our state’s workforce needs.
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Speaker of the House and Workforce Champion @PhilipGunnMS kicked off day 3 of Horizons 2022 with his vision for building a stronger Mississippi.
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Thank you Neshoba County! Great to be with y'all once again & allowed the opportunity to share the good news of our state's recent accomplishments. We're headed in the right direction with important work left to do, but I firmly believe the best is yet to come for Mississippi
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Thank you for allowing me to join y’all today at your 91st annual conference. The collaborative spirit of your organization and service to MS cities & towns are invaluable to our State’s success.
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This Next Steps for Life legislation will address: More effective & well-funded child protection & foster care, More available & affordable adoption; Next-generation child support enforcement to hold fathers accountable, so mothers don't bear the burdens alone. 3/3
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To that end, I am forming the “Speaker’s Commission on Life,” to which I will appoint House members & experts on policy, women’s health, adoption and child protection. They will be charged with recommending “Next Steps for Life” legislation to be ready to take up in January. 2/3
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The day so many prayed for is here. HB1510 is law and Roe v. Wade is no more. With love for children and the women who bear them, we move forward to secure strong and lasting legal protections and cultural support for life, and a vibrant network of abortion alternatives. 1/3
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"As we honor their memory today, let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this nation.” - President Ronald Reagan
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Gov Reeves’ recent interviews caused confusion on the future of contraceptives in MS after a ruling on Dobbs. The scaremongering on the left intended to make pro-life states look extreme won’t work. Rest assured, wouldn’t move legislation banning contraceptives.
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The hard work of our teachers does not go unnoticed. The goal of #msleg is to set our teachers up for success, ensuring that every child in MS receives a quality education, leading to a better MS for all. Teachers, thank you for what you do every single day in the classroom.
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Thriving states have thriving metros areas. For MS to succeed, we need Jackson to succeed. Today I joined other state and local officials to announce details of the new Hinds County Public Safety Initiative. We hope this state effort will lead to a more secure and vibrant Jackson
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MS House Republicans led to protect the unborn with the passage of HB1510, now on review in Dobbs. Their efforts put us in a position to protect unborn lives. While I condemn the leak, I pray the Supreme Court will stand up for the sanctity of life and overturn Roe.
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ICYMI: Speaker of the House addresses key bills that were passed in the 2022 Legislative session, taking a look back at what was accomplished; personal income tax, teacher pay raise, Mississippi's economy, and more...
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I’m proud to be the author of HB1685 to provide a $3.5 Million tax credit to support the work of folks like Erin Kate Goode, Anja Baker & all Pregnancy Center heroes who work tirelessly every day to save lives. Honored to stand with them today to celebrate the bill becoming law.
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Thrilled to play a large role in the passage of this milestone legislation that will help conserve Mississippi’s beautiful natural resources for our future generations. This is a dream come true for sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts & all who love our great outdoors. #Legacy
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This important legislation is a reality because of the hard work & support of many in the MS legislature, including Reps. @tlamar44, @KinkadeBill, @cs_bounds, @PhilipGunnMS, Sens. Neil Whaley, @briggs_hopson, @SenatorJohnPolk, & Lt. Gov. @DelbertHosemann. bit.ly/3K4KoFj
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Congrats to @TaylorPowerSys for winning Inaugural Mississippi Makers Challenge for the Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi, the TM1000 power generator. It was great to be with Lex and the whole team today to celebrate.
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Looking forward to my first tee shot at #OtterCreek course. We’re enthusiastic about this partnership b/w & Robert Trent Jones. Pleased #msleg could play a role in making this happen.
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Today we unveiled the masterplan for the LeFleur's Bluff Education & Tourism Complex! ⛳️ This complex will feature Otter Creek Golf Course and several outdoor amenities including pickle ball courts, a clubhouse, driving range, and more. Read more: ow.ly/HM2Y50IIa1w
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Since COVID vaccines became available I’ve strongly encouraged them but have opposed mandates. I was proud to stand last week with my colleagues in #msleg to pass HB1509, which prohibits MS public entities from mandating COVID-19 vaccines.
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An excellent write-up on HB 1388.
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Governor @tatereeves signs Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act. #msleg The bill provides students with career pathways and career coaches. yallpolitics.com/2022/04/11/gov
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First responders risk their lives for us every day. I introduced HB779, which passed the #msleg this session, providing a $100,000 death benefit to families of first responders who die in the line of duty from COVID. We can never do enough to support the families of these heroes.
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I authored HB 1388 to support workforce development. It puts private-sector career coaches in K-12 schools to prepare students for today’s careers, streamlines our WFD efforts, and aligns them with employers’ needs. Thx to for his leadership in passing this bill.
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With the Dobbs decision coming, we must support Pregnancy Resource Centers that counsel pregnant women to choose life. Last week #msleg passed HB 1685, which will give a $3.5 MM tax credit for donations to PRCs. I’m proud of my legislative colleagues for supporting life.
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Last week #msleg passed HB 1029, the Broadband Accessibility Act, which will connect our citizens with greater opportunities by expanding broadband access to unserved areas of our state. I cannot thank enough for his leadership in passing this legislation.
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This session #msleg appropriated > $1.5 Billion in ARPA $$ to address water, sewer, broadband & healthcare needs - an enormous task done w/ the strong leadership of , Ch. John Read, V. Ch. Karl Oliver and our Senate colleagues. Thank you for your leadership.
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