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Lawmakers reject Hosemann’s budget over voter ID

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:52:28 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi senators rejected the secretary of state’s budget yesterday over an argument about paying lawyers to defend a proposed voter identification law. It’s probably just a temporary setback in setting an overall state spending plan for fiscal 2014, which begins July 1. Appropriations Chairman Eugene “Buck” Clarke, R-Hollandale, said he’ll bring the secretary [...]

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Hosemann touts voter ID study, releases proposed rules

MBJ Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:07:23 +0000

JACKSON — More than 98 percent of Mississippi voters who cast ballots in the general election have one form of acceptable photo identification included in Mississippi’s constitutional voter ID law, according to a survey conducted by Edison Research. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced the findings of what what he believes to be the largest [...]

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Hosemann thinks new voter ID law will hold up in court

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:13:57 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi’s photo voter identification law may survive legal challenges because the state has made plans to provide free ID cards in many locations, the secretary of state says. Republican Delbert Hosemann told lawmakers he expects the U.S. Justice Department to reject Mississippi’s law after reviewing it under the Voting Rights Act. “It’s likely [...]

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Hosemann studying Texas decision on voter ID

Associated Press — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:40:18 +0000

JACKSON — The Mississippi secretary of state’s office will studying a court ruling that struck down the Texas voter identification law to see if it might have an impact on Mississippi’s law. Pamela Weaver, a spokeswoman for Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal officials in Hosemann’s office, who have been [...]

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Hosemann slams recent Brennan Center study of voter ID

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:48:28 +0000

JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said yesterday a voter ID study issued last week misrepresents what’s happening in Mississippi. The study by the Brennan Center for Justice, at the New York University School of Law, estimated 48,000 low-income Mississippians could have trouble obtaining a government-issued photo identification that might eventually be needed to [...]

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Hosemann, staff trying to avoid problems with Justice over voter ID

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:38:13 +0000

JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he’s trying to answer all questions that might come up as Mississippi seeks federal approval for its proposed voter ID law. Republican Hosemann tells The Associated Press he and his staff are reviewing documents related to the Justice Department’s rejection of voter ID laws in Texas and [...]

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Hosemann trying to determine how many lack ID for voting

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:45:02 +0000

JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said yesterday he’s trying to determine how many people in Mississippi lack the type of photo identification that might eventually be needed for voting. In last November’s election, 62 percent of Mississippi voters approved a constitutional amendment that would require voters to show a driver’s license or other [...]

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Gov. Bryant to sign voter ID legislation today

Associated Press — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:29:55 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant plans a ceremony today to sign a voter ID bill. The measure will become law only if it is approved by the U.S. Justice Department. Because of Mississippi’s history of racial discrimination, federal approval is required for any change in election laws or procedures. House Bill 921 would require [...]

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Hosemann slams DoJ employee for alleged remarks

MBJ Staff — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:24:16 +0000

JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has addressed the comments allegedly made by a Department of Justice (DoJ) employee, calling her remarks “irresponsible.” Allegedly, DoJ employee Stephanie Gyamfi posted the following statements on the social networking site, Facebook: “They never do…disgusting and shameful. Hey, that should replace the state motto! “Mississippi: Disgusting and Shameful.”…forget the [...]

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Controversial voter ID bill heads to governor’s desk

Wally Northway — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:09:59 +0000

JACKSON — A Mississippi voter ID bill is headed to Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who has said he supports it as a way to protect the integrity of elections. The final version of the bill passed the Republican controlled House 79-39 yesterday, with strong opposition from black representatives. It would require voters to show a [...]

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