July 28, 2010 Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis and Majority Leader Mark Norris of Collierville don't always see eye-to-eye, but in this case they persuaded colleagues to dedicate funds to land acquisition instead of sending the money elsewhere this time. more...
July 25, 2010 But with strong backing from two Memphis-area state senators -- Democrat Jim Kyle and Republican Mark Norris -- some $16.5 million was included in the current year's budget. more...
April 7, 2010 State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) has been reappointed by Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey to serve on the West Tennessee River Basin Authority. more...
March 9th, 2010 Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says he and most Republicans would like the money returned to its intended use. more...
December 16, 2009 The financial support of AT&T is very much appreciated,” noted Senate Majority Leader, Mark Norris. more...
November 14, 2009 State Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, who serves as the senate’s majority leader, will deliver the keynote address. more...
September 8, 2009 "I'm concerned, for the sake of economic development and jobs in West Tennessee, that this project is being mishandled," said Norris, who represents the Memphis suburb of Collierville. more...
April 14, 2009 Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) will address a gathering of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission at a luncheon on Saturday during their two-day semi-annual conference in Memphis. more...
November 1, 2008 The West Tennessee River Basin Authority plans to expand its scope by joining efforts to improve habitat, recreation and access along the Mississippi River. more...
October 24, 2008 However, at the last board meeting in July, Sen. Mark Norris said a new report accuses Southern states of not protecting the Mississippi River from contamination. more...
October 10, 2008 State Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, actively supports the effort. more...
October 2, 2008 "The end result, some 15 years later, is what you see today," says Norris. "A stable river bank and miles of hiking trails for folks to enjoy for generations to come. more...
October 2, 2008 Tennessee Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) will join community members, leaders, historians, and conservationists for the dedication of the Randolph Bluff Historical Park along the Mississippi River in Tipton County this week. more...
February 19, 2008 Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, will join the efforts at 1 p.m. Saturday. more...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- State Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) will be one of the featured guest speakers at the Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee this week at Lipscomb University in Nashville. more...
October 23, 2007 ... Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris, of Memphis, for his role passing the funding for the state's largest-ever land conservation plan. more...
West
Tennessee River Basin Authority expands territory, adds two to board
September 10, 2007
In addition to adding territory, the basin authority enlarged its
board of directors to include two more legislators. Sen. Mark Norris
(R-Collierville) and Rep. Steve McDaniel (R-Parkers Crossroads) have
joined the board in recent weeks.
more...
State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) has been appointed to serve on the West Tennessee River Basin Authority. more...
June 9, 2007 "This is comparable to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park," said Norris, estimating the Plateau tracts will collectively be about a third the size of the Smokies. more...
April 5, 2005 Action by Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, prompted the EPA office in Atlanta to pay a site visit to the area in November of last year. more...
February 22, 2005 That’s because I was in Nashville for three days last week and spent some time with Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville. more...
January 26, 2005 Norris has been involved in the local sludge issue and organized a meeting in Gilt Edge last October. Norris also contacted EPA officials, which led to the inspection. more...
Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, kicked off the discussion at the meeting, which was organized by Detroit Road resident Helen Richardson. more...
August 12, 2004 Sen. Mark Norris also needs a pat on the back for his involvement in this issue. As an elected leader, he has stepped up to the plate and made sure the issue was placed front and center to those in charge in Nashville. That’s what representing the people is all about. more...
August 12, 2004 Norris pledged to find out why the rules have been stuck in committee and when the rules will be considered by the Tennessee Legislature “for the benefit of the rest of the state.” more...
Norris has said he is “concerned” about the situation and has been in contact with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). more...
July 16, 2004 Norris said he wanted to go see the sludge dumping site in northwest Tipton County which is operated by Add-Van Farms and owned by county resident Van Bringle. more...
