Shane Barnett

Today, I announced three new Select Committees to study Education Freedom, PERS, and Voters’ Rights and to continue the work of the Capital and Metro Revitalization Select Committee named in 2024. The Mississippi House of Representatives has a strong track record of recognizing both challenges and opportunities within our state. We diligently study these issues, engage key stakeholders in meaningful dialogue, and cultivate widespread support to pass legislation that truly benefits Mississippians. Looking ahead, the House remains resolute in its pursuit of commonsense, conservative legislation, which is why you will see Education Freedom as the top priority in the House for the 2026 Legislative Session. We are committed to transforming the educational landscape in Mississippi to ensure that every child in our state has access to an education that caters to their unique needs and aspirations. A continued priority in the House is addressing the solvency of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. The House has proposed an annual dedicated stream of revenue for PERS for the last two years, and we will continue to evaluate opportunities that stabilize and secure our commitment to current and future state retirees. We will also be evaluating Voters’ Rights through early voting to boost participation and address barriers to suffrage for those who have served their time and desire to reengage with the community. Additionally, Mississippians have long requested a process for a ballot initiative to ensure they have a fair and accessible means of influencing state policy. Lastly, the Capital and Metro Revitalization Select Committee was incredibly successful in its work last Session, with five bills stemming from this committee becoming law. They will continue their efforts to improve our Capital City. After the conclusion of the 2024 Session, the House named four select committees that worked meticulously over the summer and fall, producing robust legislation for the 2025 Legislative Session. Once again, the House’s legislative priorities will be clear and informed from the start as we maintain our focus and energy on preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session.

Support has poured in for HB 1. Thank you to our state’s leading business champions, @MECStateChamber, @MSManufacturers, and @bipec, for applauding the House’s momentous effort to move the tax discussion to the forefront of the 2025 Legislative Session.

True story… He literally never even brought it up ever again. I waited for weeks, waiting for the shoe to drop. My father never even mentioned it again which was such a worse punishment than literally anything he could’ve done to me at the time. LOL

The fact our current administration has sent $3.8 Billion to Afghanistan is unacceptable. The fact this $$$ has been used to directly benefit and strengthen the Taliban is absolutely enraging. Funding our enemy with $Billions and leaving our borders open, hoping for the best…

Less than one month remains until the end of the 2024 legislative session in Mississippi! Here are some of the top legislative wins MARPAC has achieved over the last seven years 🏆👏

Interesting numbers….not even a close second

Mississippi’s outdoor recreation, forestry and agriculture industries employ more than 30% of the state’s workforce and contribute more than $15 billion to local economies.  conserve.ms

Mississippi’s revenue experts have raised the FY23 estimate to $7 Billion. We spent $5.8 Billion on government this year. Surely we can find room in this excess revenue to provide income tax relief to the working taxpayers of Mississippi.

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"Reducing the income tax simply makes Mississippi more attractive, it gets people back their hard-earned money, & it allows them to invest in businesses, and the reality is small businesses are the fabric of Mississippi. And NOW is the time for our leaders to do something bold."

Business leaders across Mississippi call for income tax elimination now. #msleg “Mississippi should be an early adopter [of income tax elimination], not a last actor,” the businesspeople contend. yallpolitics.com/2022/03/09/bus…

With these numbers, it's no wonder why Governor @tatereeves, Speaker @PhilipGunnMS and most others in the #msleg @MSGOP want to give money back to the taxpayers instead of increasing the size and scope of state government...

Mississippians do better under the @MSHouseOfRep Tax Freedom Act. Ask your Senator to work with the House to eliminate the income tax, cut the grocery tax and provide real relief on car tags.

State Rep. @tlamar44 outlines the @MSHouseOfRep income tax elimination, teacher pay raise plans. #msleg The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee believes both proposals to be a historic step for Mississippi. WATCH the interview -> yallpolitics.com/2022/01/13/sta…

There’s no place like Mississippi to hunt and fish. A dedicated conservation fund would result in a better habitat for all the state’s wildlife while also conserving the land. ​​Visit conserve.ms to find out how you can get involved. conserve.ms

@hurricanetoday What did he do…missed it?

What ChicagoMWeather just did is a fedral offense. Hoping that he gets punished in some way.

Blake Treinen, Insane 100mph Sinker. 😳

This would be a HUGE step in the right direction for our state! Thank you @tlamar44 for many hours/days of hard work on this issue. mississippitoday.org/2021/01/21/key…