New Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore chosen

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Senate has chosen a new President Pro Tempore.

Republican Sen. Gray Tollison was picked to become the new President Pro Tempore after Terry Burton’s resignation.

Tollison, of Oxford, has represented District 9 in the Senate since 1996.

He is also the chairman of the Education Committee.

“Sen. Tollison’s election by his peers to this leadership position shows the deep respect senators have for him,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. “His 24 years of experience in the Legislature and his passion for good public policy make him the right fit to serve as the ‘Senators’ Senator.’”