Sen. Derrick T. Simmons
@SenDTSimmons
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Mississippi Senate Minority Leader • Chairman, Senate County Affairs Cmte • District 12 Senator in the MS Delta • Trial Attorney • Small Business Owner
Greenville, MS
Joined May 2011
It is baffling as it is infuriating that a man @tatereeves can be told-over and over again-that the state he has been elected to lead has nearly a dozen hospitals in danger of imminent closure, only to turn around and promote his so-called “new pro-life agenda” #expandmedicaid
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Three Star U.S. Army Lieutenant General Russel Honoré (ret) delivers an unflinching warning about the state of American democracy and what it means when politicians talk about deploying troops against U.S. citizens.
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More than a decade ago, I sat down with @MarcMaron in his garage to tape something new called a podcast. This time, he came to me to record his last episode. We talked about the power of conviction, decency in an age of division, and the true story of America. I’ll miss Marc’s
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Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons Commends MVSU’s Enhanced Safety Measures and Calls for Statewide Campus Security Action See my statement here:
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We must honor the full scope of our history—from the sacrifices of the Civil Rights Movement to the tragic death of Emmett Till that awakened a nation. Our path forward must be rooted in truth, justice, and equal opportunity for all Mississippians—not just selective remembrance.
Today, I signed a proclamation launching America250 Mississippi. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s founding, Mississippi is proud to join @SecRollins in honoring our past and looking to the future of our great state and nation.
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My statement on the Republican Budget Bill:
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BREAKING: President Obama has spoken. The big, beautiful bill has met its match.
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BREAKING: Hakeem Jeffries just declared that Democrats will embark on Project 2026: to stop the Republican driven nightmare that is happening now. Democrats are unified and ready to go. Let’s go.
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They’re outside the courthouse pouring baby oil on each other chile 👀
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Today, Medgar Evers would’ve turned 100. A true Mississippi civil rights hero. Happy Birthday, Mr. Evers, your legacy lives on. https://t.co/4ZMCIMWtns
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Rainy Day Excuses Won’t Protect Mississippians’ Health https://t.co/5jBz2bcv96
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Mississippi Failed to Restore Education Funding to Protect Our Children’s Future https://t.co/qiXKJnyPC2
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Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the families of our fallen heroes. Your loved ones’ legacies live on in our commitment to justice, liberty, and a better future for all. #MemorialDay
On this #MemorialDay, we join all Americans in remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. In defense of freedom, democracy, and unity, may their memory be a blessing to us all.
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The #msleg will likely convene in a special session this week to pass a $7B budget. Here’s a Joint Statement from me and House Minority Leader @RepRJohnson requesting immediate disclosure of the bills agreed upon. @MSSenateDems @MSHouseDems @MSTODAYnews @clarionledger @WJTV
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Special session - likely to start on Wednesday, May 28th.
mississippitoday.org
Because of GOP infighting, the Mississippi House and Senate could not reach a budget agreement earlier this year in regular legislative session.
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Happy Mother’s Day! Grateful for the two incredible women who make life so full—my mother and my wife. #HappyMothersDay2025 Love you both more than words can say.
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Derrick Simmons: Monday's Confederate Memorial Day recognition is awful for Mississippians https://t.co/xwmckNi3R9
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mississippitoday.org
Derrick Simmons writes that Mississippi officially celebrating Confederate Memorial Day is bad policy, bad governance and a deep stain on the values we uphold today.
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We saw what you can do in Jackson, MS...now the world will see...give them hell @ShedeurSanders! @Browns
#TheeILoveForever #NFLDraft2025
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