Phil Bryant

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

The bipartisan PEW research report issued comprehensive criminal justice reforms. We must be tough but also smart on crime. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I have also asked for a 5th objective for MS: Every Mississippian should be safe in his or her person and property. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I thank #msleg for their leadership in this arena. I am confident we can end this practice this year. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I need not emphasize importance of reducing reliance on using one-time money for recurring expenses. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I worked hard as Lt. Gov. to fill the Rainy Day Fund. We must do it again. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We must also save--continued discipline to the "98% Rule" will help get us there. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

MS must move toward a more accountable budgeting model. I appreciate #mselg action in moving to pilot this system. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We must also make certain every tax dollar is put to proper and legal use. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

To strengthen our resolve, I ask #msleg to modify state seal to reflect simple yet profound words, "In God We Trust". — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

This is the time to stand for our beliefs--our faith, our families, and our nation. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

Let me be clear, on this unfortunate anniversary of Roe v. Wade, my goal is to end abortion in Mississippi. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We are working to protect children, both born and unborn. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We are fighting teen pregnancy, and we've seen a decline of 10.3% reduction in our state's teen pregnancy rate. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

Every Mississippian should have the opportunity to be born into a mature, two-parent family. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

This will help save our state money--we are spending more than $4M each year on current assessments. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I also call on #msleg to fund $1.5 million for a pilot to examine using the ACT in lieu of other high school assessments. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

Through that program, we aim to add another 1,000 Board Certified Teachers who are early in their careers. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I want to increase the number of Board Certified teachers in MS 25 percent by 2018. Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates foundation will help... — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I call on #msleg to fully fund the National Board Certified Teacher program. This certification can mean a $6k raise for a teacher. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

I believe we should pay good teachers well. I hope to see merit pay in 70% of MS districts by 2018. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We must work to reduce high school dropout rate 10 percent by 2017, document 20% increase in literacy for 3rd grade by 2017. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

Even with these successes our work in education is far from finished. However, we must ensure that our existing reforms are well implemented — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

My FY15EBR includes an additional $22 million in new K-12 funding. Includes $16 million for school repairs without adding to admin costs. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

With these priorities, we have increased education spending. The total K-12 edu appropriation exceeds $2.3B--more than any of past 4 years. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We worked together to develop common sense reforms that will drive student success. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

We developed this agenda because we saw evidence of the struggles in Mississippi classrooms. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

Last year we enacted #MSEduWorks, the most transformational public education reforms in 30 years. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

One of Mississippi's creative artists is with us tonight. Acclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

@MSCreativeEcon will bring thousands of visitors to Mississippi. Let us have a homecoming and invite the world. — PolitiTweet.org

Phil Bryant @PhilBryantMS

In 2014, we will also focus on one of Mississippi's best assets--its creativity. We will celebrate with the Year of the Creative Economy. — PolitiTweet.org