Phil Hardwick

Mississippi Senate News Release Thursday, April 26, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones at 601-359-3232 or kjones@senate.ms.gov      District 21 Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones was elected this week Chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus for the 2012-14 term.      Jones had served as Interim Chairman of the Caucus from early March 2012 until being officially elected on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.      Jones plans to elevate the Caucus’ profile by not only dealing with state political issues, but involving local government officials from each member’s districts in legislative decisions that might affect them.      “I feel that under my direction, we will advocate for justice and equality in the interest of all who deserve fair representation,” Senator Jones said. “I am extremely humbled that the members had the confidence in me to serve as their chairman.”       The Legislative Black Caucus is the voice of minority law

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