Rep. Shanda Yates

05/12/2026

Honored to be recognized as one of the 2026 Mississippi Top 100

Congratulations to Rep. Shanda Yates on being named to the 2026 Class of the Mississippi Top 100!

05/07/2026

Looking forward to serving on 2 of these committees and finding real solutions for real issues.

We are excited to announce the formation of six new House Select Committees to study key issues facing Mississippi and develop policy recommendations ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session. The newly established committees will focus on Government Efficiency, Property Taxes, Redistricting, Judicial Operations, Consolidation, and Specialty Schools.

The Mississippi House of Representatives has consistently demonstrated a willingness to take on complex issues with thoughtful study, serious discussion, and deliberate action. Our Select Committee process allows members to engage stakeholders, examine policy from every angle, and build informed, conservative solutions that serve the people of Mississippi.

As we prepare for the next legislative session, these six committees will focus on some of the most important structural and policy matters facing our state. Whether it is ensuring government operates more efficiently, evaluating our tax structure, strengthening our judicial system, or improving how specialized educational institutions serve Mississippi families, these committees will help shape meaningful legislation that reflects our commitment to responsible governance.

Following the success of previous Select Committees, which produced substantial legislation and meaningful reforms, the House is once again taking a proactive approach to governing. By beginning this work now, we will enter the next legislative session with clear priorities, well-developed policy solutions, and a continued focus on advancing commonsense conservative leadership for Mississippi.

04/21/2026

Enjoyed providing a legislative update at today’s CABA - Capital Area Bar Association - MS membership luncheon.

04/15/2026

The 2026 Legislative Session is a wrap! (mostly - we go back today at 1:00 pm for one last issue…)

03/10/2026

The spending a bit of his spring break at the The Capitol today 💙

03/06/2026

An amended version of SB 2103 passed the House unanimously this morning. Below are highlights of the amendment.

📌 $5,000 Teacher pay raise for all K-12 public school teachers
📌 $3,000 additional supplement for Special Needs Teachers
📌 $3,000 pay raise for Assistant Teachers
📌$6,000 supplement for Occupational Therapists and Licensed School Psychologists
📌 Sets the maximum salary for school superintendents
📌 Corrects the holiday payroll issue currently causing a 45-day pay gap
📌Corrections to PERS Tier 5:
• State employee retirement adjusted to 30 years from 35 years
• Retirement salary adjusted to high 4 years from 8 years
• Retirement age adjusted to 60 years old from 62 years old
• First Responders retirement adjusted to 25 years from 35 years

Today, the House stood firm to revive a teacher pay raise that our hardworking educators deserve. With a unanimous House vote this morning, Senate Bill 2103 was amended to include the House’s original teacher pay proposal of $5,000. Now let me be abundantly clear as there has been a lot of misinformation about the other components that were in House Bill 1126, our original teacher pay bill. Yes, there are additional measures in this bill and those measures include exactly this:

02/26/2026

11/18/2025

Enjoyed celebrating La Presa at yesterday’s ribbon cutting! 🍹🌮

11/02/2025

🚨DON’T FORGET!

Join us Monday, November 3, for a Meet & Greet panel discussion hosted by Capitol Police. The open discussion will consist of a panel of law enforcement, court, and state officials, including Chief Bo Luckey, Rep. Shanda Yates, CCID Judge James Holland, and representatives from the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office.

This is a great opportunity to hear important news and updates on policies that affect communities in the CCID. The discussion is open to the public.

Please use the attached QR code to submit questions ahead of time. ✅

⏰ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, November 3

📍Jackson Academy
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS

10/29/2025

Representatives Jonathan McMillan, Shanda Yates, Celeste Hurst, Jill Ford, and Clay Mansell joined community and business leaders at the Madison County Business League & Foundation Vision Awards Celebration!